Virginia SOL 6.C.2

What students need to be able to do

• Report orally on a topic or present an opinion clearly and succinctly.
• Provide evidence to support the main idea in oral presentations.
• Use language, vocabulary, and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
• Use verbal communication skills such as volume, tone, and enunciation to enhance the message.
• Use nonverbal skills such as posture, gestures, and eye movement to enhance the message.
• Encourage audience participation through planned interactions.
• Reference source material as appropriate during presentations.