Conversation/everyday Discourse

Curriculum details

Strand

Oral Language (listening and Speaking) (Strand 1)

Sub-strand

Conversation/everyday Discourse (1.1)

Content standard

B8.1.1.1 - Demonstrate use of appropriate language orally in specific situations

Indicator

B8.1.1.1.5 - Demonstrate appropriate turn taking for effective oral communication

Suggested placement

Term 1, Week 3 (Week 3 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference

English Language, Common Core Programme (JHS1-JHS3), 2023, p. 40

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- View turn taking in conversations (e.g. between friends, at a snack bar,) meetings (e.g. class/ club/ Student Representative Council meetings) and round table conferences (e.g. executives of societies/ clubs at a district conference).
- Use the different strategies to show turn taking (e.g. listening patiently while keeping eye contact/noting points for further clarification using a toy microphone, flag, word cards) in conversations and discussions on varied topics/issues.
- Use body language, gestures, eye contact, signal interest and attention through appropriate expressions and posture to involve others in the conversation.
- Demonstrate effective turn taking in everyday discourse and discussions on varied topics/issues.