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Demonstrate public presentation/communication skills
Assessment Strategies
Presentation
Criteria
Identify organizational patterns of literary material
Introduce literature intentionally relating theme to the audience
Presenter verbally cites original creator and publishing information
Presenter focuses messaging within time parameters and environment
Presenter confidently demonstrates delivery skills, using voice, pace, gesture, eye contact, and posture to confidently communicate information
Presenter demonstrates communication strategies for informative, persuasive, and commemorative public speaking
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Apply critical thinking and analysis
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Analysis interprets literary elements of theme, tone, plot, and mood of text
Analysis identifies structure, intent, and communication of different genres including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction
Analysis identifies and evaluates rhetorical strategies in own and others’ presentations
Analysis identifies and evaluates rhetorical strategies in case studies
Analysis identifies historical, social, and cultural contexts of text
Analysis demonstrates ability to adapt communication strategies dependent on audience and cultural competency
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Examine cultural perspective in communication
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Analysis interprets literary elements of theme, tone, plot, and mood of text that is representative of cultural perspective of race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, age, physical and mental ability
Analysis explores personal cultural identity through representative texts
Analysis identifies culturally representative texts influence on audience engagement and message delivery
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Analyze diverse audiences
Assessment Strategies
Oral, Written, Graphic and/or Skill Assessment
Criteria
Analysis details audience demographics including race, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, gender, age, physical and mental abilities
Analysis adapts content and style depending on intended audience
Analysis uses language that is inclusive and respectful of diverse backgrounds and identities, avoiding stereotypes, bias, and derogatory phrasing
Analysis modifies organization, language, and style in response to unexpected situations or audience reactions
Analysis considers situational, psychological, and physical characteristics to adapt messaging based on textual conclusions