Content Standard: G. Stylistic and Rhetorical Aspects of Writing and Speaking
Students will use stylistic and rhetorical aspects of writing and speaking to explore ideas, to present lines of thought, to represent and reflect on human experience, and to communicate feelings, knowledge, and opinions.
Common Assessment(s):

Performance Indicators Students will be able to:	Essential Elements			Suggested Performance Activities	Suggested Classroom Assessments	Vocabulary
1. Write pieces and make remarks that begin to use descriptive language that clarifies, enhances, and develops ideas.	See Spandel's Traits of ideas word choice sentence fluency			Students will practice writing and revising for the trait of Ideas.	Students will be assessed on "Ideas" using Fall/Spring Writing Prompts and/or teacher selected pieces of student writing. (See also ELA E3)	ideas details clarity
2. Write stories (or other pieces) that show a definite beginning (introduction), middle (body), and ending (conclusion).	See Spandel's Trait of organization			Students will practice writing and revising for the trait of Organization.	Students will be assessed on "Organization" using Fall/Spring Writing Prompts and/or teacher selected pieces of student writing. (See also ELA E3)	organization lead in middle ending
3. Write essays and make remarks that clearly state or suggest a central idea and provide supporting detail.	Paragraphing			Students will practice writing pieces on a particular subject and support their ideas with detail.	Students will be assessed on Six-Trait Rubric for "Informational Writing" using Fall/Spring Writing Prompts and/or teacher selected pieces of student writing. (See also ELA E3)	supporting details
4. Write pieces that show awareness of a variety of intended audiences and identifiable purposes.	.			Students will practice writing and revising stories for the traits of Voice, Word Choice, and Sentence Fluency.	Students will be assessed on "Voice," "Word Choice," and "Sentence Fluency" using Fall/Spring Writing Prompts and/or teacher selected pieces of student writing. (See also ELA E3)	voice word choice sentence fluency
5. Explain the various purposes of spoken communications.	inform explain/directions entertain persuade debate			Students will discuss and explain ways in which communication is used in their daily lives.	Teacher observation.	.
6. Explain how speakers use physical gestures and eye contact and use this knowledge in their own  presentations.	.			Students will view various speakers and discuss the use of physical gestures, eye contact, etc. Students will practice applying these to their own presentations.	Oral presentation with self evaluation.	.
7. Use a variety of media and technological resources to make creative and expository oral presentations.	.			Students will practice giving oral presentations using information gathered through the media and/or technology.	Students will give an oral presentation incorporating the use of media and technology.	.