Communication and Multimodal Literacies

Virginia SOL 7.C.2

Develop skills for speaking and presenting ideas effectively.

What students need to be able to do

  • Report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion clearly and succinctly.
  • Provide evidence to support main ideas, including pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples.
  • Adjust verbal and nonverbal communication skills appropriate to audience, topic, and purpose.
  • Respond to audience questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas.
  • Reference source material as appropriate during the presentation.
  • Memorize and recite a poem demonstrating inflection and meaningful expression.