Virginia SOL 6.C.2

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

• 6.C.2.A.i

  Clearly communicating information in an organized or succinct manner.

• 6.C.2.A.ii

  Providing evidence to support the main idea.

• 6.C.2.A.iii

  Using language, vocabulary, and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.

• 6.C.2.A.iv

  Using verbal communication skills, such as volume, tone, and enunciation to enhance the overall message.

• 6.C.2.A.v

  Using nonverbal skills, such as proper posture and stance, gestures, and eye movement to enhance the overall message.

• 6.C.2.A.vi

  Encouraging audience participation through planned interactions (e.g., questioning, discussion, gathering responses, and movement).

• 6.C.2.A.vii

  Referencing source material as appropriate during the presentation.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students give a brief, organized talk that reports information or states an opinion. They support the main point with evidence and identify sources when appropriate. They use audience-friendly language, clear delivery, purposeful body language, and planned ways for listeners to participate.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student opens with a clear main idea, presents relevant evidence in a logical order, and names sources when needed. The student adjusts word choice and style for the audience. Clear speech, steady posture, purposeful gestures, eye contact, and a planned question strengthen the message.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may list facts without connecting them to one main point. They may read slides word for word, speak too quietly, avoid eye contact, or use gestures that distract. Some mention evidence without naming the source or ask audience questions that do not support the topic.

04

How to Assess It

Have each student give a 60-second talk recommending one school improvement, with one claim, two supporting details, a named source, and one audience question. Check organization, evidence, word choice, volume, enunciation, posture, gestures, and eye contact.

1. 01

   Give groups claim, evidence, source, and audience-question cards to arrange, then deliver a two-minute talk using eye contact and purposeful gestures.

2. 02

   Ask students to write and share a recommendation for improving lunch, then explain how their language would change for classmates versus administrators.

3. 03

   Play a delivery challenge where students present one sentence using a drawn tone, volume, gesture, or eye-contact card while peers identify the skill.

4. 04

   Students present a school improvement proposal to a mock principal panel, using class survey results and inviting questions at the end.

• 5.C.2

  The 5th Grade version of this standard.

• 8.C.2

  The 8th 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.