Virginia SOL 2.C.2

2.C.2 is a Standards of Learning standard. These are the knowledge and skills expectations under it.

• 2.C.2.A

  Use topic specific language and vocabulary to communicate ideas.

• 2.C.2.A.i

  Speak audibly with appropriate pacing, prosody, and voice level.

• 2.C.2.A.ii

  Engage the audience by asking and/or responding to questions.

• 2.C.2.B

  Create and participate in oral language activities that include oral storytelling and dramatics.

• 2.C.2.C

  Retell information in an organized manner, focused on a key topic or experience.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students speak clearly, at an understandable pace and volume, using words that fit the topic. They tell or act out stories and retell information in order. They keep listeners involved by asking and answering relevant questions.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

Students give a clear, ordered retelling that stays on topic and uses accurate vocabulary. They speak loudly enough to hear, with natural expression and steady pacing. They ask or answer a relevant question and take part in storytelling or dramatics.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may think speaking louder means shouting, or that good pacing means speaking quickly. They may retell every detail instead of staying focused and organized. Some ask unrelated questions or use vague words instead of topic vocabulary.

04

How to Assess It

Give students three picture cards and one minute to retell the event in order using two topic words. Ask one follow-up question and note pacing, volume, and response.

1. 01

   Give pairs three story props to arrange, then act out and retell the story using beginning, middle, and end.

2. 02

   Ask, “How does your voice help listeners understand a funny, scary, or exciting part?” Students demonstrate and explain their choice.

3. 03

   Play Vocabulary Pass, where students pass a ball and add one topic-specific sentence to a shared oral story.

4. 04

   Have students present a classroom weather report, using weather terms, clear pacing, an audience question, and a relevant answer.

• 5.C.2

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 7.C.2

  The 7th Grade version of this standard.

• 10.C.2

  The 10th Grade version of this standard.

• 6.C.2

  The 6th Grade version of this standard.