NY Next Generation ELA 4SL4
The Standard
Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an understandable pace and volume appropriate for audience.
New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students report, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and descriptive details. They speak clearly at a pace and volume suited to the audience.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The presentation is organized and focused with relevant support. Delivery allows listeners to follow without straining or being rushed.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may include excessive details or lose sequence. They may use the same pace and volume for every room and audience.
How to Assess It
- Ask students to give a two-minute report or recount with a clear sequence and three relevant details. Score clarity, pace, and audience-appropriate volume.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Arrange fact or event cards and mark descriptive details before rehearsing.
Ask students how audience size affects pace and volume.
Play Speaker Coach with one content and one delivery goal.
Present a report about a class text or school event.
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