SHS3 English Language · Semester 1, Week 8

Conversation/communication

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Curriculum details

Strand
Oral Language (Strand 1)
Sub-strand
Conversation/communication (1.3)
Content standard
3.1.3.CS.1 - Demonstrate effective use of communicative strategies in a variety of speech situations. 3.1.3.LO.1 Use effective strategies to engage in extensive talk on both local and global issues.
Indicator
3.1.3.LI.2 - Ask and respond to critical questions about topical issues happening both locally and globally.
Suggested placement
Semester 1, Week 8 (Week 8 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.

Source document note

The official curriculum document has a fault in this entry, so the curriculum text above is transcribed exactly as printed:

  • sub strand name - p.173: this sub-strand is headed "3. CONVERSATION/COMMUNICATION" where the year-1 heading on printed p.31 and the scope-and-sequence both read "Conversation/Communication in Context". Transcribed as printed
Curriculum reference
NaCCA curriculum document, p. 173

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Building on What Others Say: In dialogues, learners question given structures in society and meaningfully interact with their peers on such local and global issues.
Pick & Speak:
- Learners, individually/in pairs/in groups, pick topic cards from a group of cards and speak to the issue written on the card.
- Learners communicate using words carefully by considering the gender, ethnicity, status, and preferences of other speakers.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- A list of level-appropriate topics for discussions
- Short passages or stories (e.g. page turners)
- Visuals, audio tapes, audio-visuals
- A list of level-appropriate topics for discussion (written on cards)
- Conversation practice games
- Wall pictures about different scenes, audio visuals about a particular situation or profession, short drama or role play by two or more characters
Assessment (3.1.3.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 3 Strategic reasoning; Level 4 Extended critical thinking and reasoning.