Georgia 3.P.CP.2.c
The Standard
Vary tone, pace, and nonverbal gestures as appropriate to purpose and audience. (I/C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Practices (P) · Collaboration & Presentation
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students choose how their voice and body should support a message. They speak differently when informing classmates, entertaining younger children, or making a serious request.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student speaks clearly, uses a fitting speed and expression, and makes purposeful eye contact or movements. The student can explain why those choices fit the listeners and goal.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may think louder always means better speaking. They may rush when nervous, use distracting movements, or keep a playful delivery for a serious message.
How to Assess It
- Have each student say, “Please help keep our classroom clean,” first to kindergarteners and then to the principal. Ask what they changed and why.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Students draw audience and purpose cards, then record a 20-second message using voice and body choices that fit both cards.
Play two readings of the same paragraph, then ask: Which delivery fits a bedtime story, and what details prove it?
Play Delivery Charades: students read one sentence for a secret audience and purpose, while classmates guess both and cite clues.
Students prepare a 30-second morning announcement, choosing a speed, expression, and movements that suit the whole school audience.
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