2/26 class notes

Our IWBAT was the ability to analyze how verbs define a text’s purpose and effectiveness. A document was shared with us through google classroom called Speaking & Listening Goals

1. Come to discussions prepared, having read and researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence from texts and other research on the topic or issue to stimulate a thoughtful, well-reasoned exchange of ideas.
2. Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish individual roles as needed.
3. Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that probe reasoning and evidence; ensure a hearing for a full range of positions on a topic or issue; clarify, verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions; and promote divergent and creative perspectives.
4. Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives; synthesize comments, claims, and evidence made on all sides of an issue; resolve contradictions when possible; and determine what additional information or research is required to deepen the investigation or complete the task.
5. Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) in order to make informed decisions and solve problems, evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies among the data.
6. Evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use of evidence and rhetoric, assessing the stance, premises, links among ideas, word choice, points of emphasis, and tone used.
7. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence, conveying a clear and distinct perspective, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks.
8. Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest

9 .Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. (See grades 11-12 Language standards 1 and 3 here for specific expectations.)  

In our groups we were asking to find all the verbs in document. Groups were asked to pick what verbs were most important some were evaluate, prepare, clarify, propel, respond, synthesize, and clarify. We discussed a podcast called Serial  and talked about it using the important verbs from earlier. We also discussed Stuff You Should Know and The Best of Mike & Mike. Our playlists will consists of us finding 4 films, 2 new to us, and one book. It will be organized by genre or artist and our goals involve speaking and listening. Our podcast groups can consist of 1-5 people.

This can help us outside of class because no matter what you do or where you end up going after high school you will need communication skills. These rules can help us communicate and listen to others better.