3.13.H
The Standard
use an appropriate mode of delivery, whether written, oral, or multimodal, to present results.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for English Language Arts and Reading
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students choose a written, spoken, or combined format that fits their purpose and audience. They organize their research findings and share them clearly using words, visuals, audio, or other media.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student selects a format that fits the topic, purpose, and audience. The presentation includes clear findings, relevant details, and visuals or speaking choices that help others understand.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may choose a format because it is fun rather than because it fits the audience and purpose. They may read slides word for word, add unrelated pictures, or leave out key findings.
How to Assess It
- Give students a research question and three choices: poster, short speech, or audio recording. Ask them to choose one and write two reasons it fits the audience.
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give groups fact cards about an animal, then have them build a poster, record a report, or present orally for a chosen audience.
Ask, “How would you share playground safety findings with first graders, parents, and the principal?” Students explain how their format would change.
Play Format Match by pairing audience and purpose cards with poster, letter, speech, slideshow, or video cards, then defend each match.
Have students survey classmates about recess games, then present the results to the class using a chart and a one-minute explanation.
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