Virginia SOL 9.C.2

What students need to be able to do

• Report orally on a topic or text or present an opinion.
• Choose vocabulary, language, and tone appropriate to the topic, audience, and purpose.
• Use listening and speaking strategies effectively with awareness of verbal and nonverbal cues.
• Analyze the effectiveness of one's presentation, including introduction, central idea, organization, and conclusion.
• Memorize and accurately recite a short selection from a longer text demonstrating inflection and meaningful expression.