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title: "ELA Speaking and Listening 9-12"
url: "https://books.hrgrvs.net/2/standards/93/ela-speaking-and-listening-9-12"
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# Speaking and Listening Standards 9-12

The anchor standards and high school grade-specific standards work in
tandem to define expectations---the former providing broad standards,
the latter providing additional specificity.

## Grades 9-10 students:

### Comprehension and Collaboration

1.  Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative
    discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
    partners on grades 9--10 topics, texts, and issues, building on
    others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

    a.  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.

    b.  Work with peers to set rules for collegial discussions and
        decision-making (e.g., informal consensus, taking votes on key
        issues, presentation of alternate views), clear goals and
        deadlines, and individual roles as needed.

    c.  Propel conversations by posing and responding to questions that
        relate the current discussion to broader themes or larger ideas;
        actively incorporate others into the discussion; and clarify,
        verify, or challenge ideas and conclusions.

    d.  Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives, summarize points
        of agreement and disagreement, and, when warranted, qualify or
        justify their own views and understanding and make new
        connections in light of the evidence and reasoning presented.

2.  Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media
    or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the
    credibility and accuracy of each source and noting any discrepancies
    among data or information.

3.  Identify and evaluate a speaker's point of view, reasoning, and use
    of evidence and rhetoric, identifying any fallacious reasoning or
    exaggerated or distorted evidence.

### Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

4.  Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly,
    concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of
    reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style
    are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.

5.  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.

6.  Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating
    command of formal English when indicated or appropriate and
    addressing intended audience needs and knowledge level. (See grades
    9--10 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)

## Grades 11-12 students:

### Comprehension and Collaboration 

1.  Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative
    discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse
    partners on grades 11--12 topics, texts, and issues, building on
    others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.

    a.  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.

    b.  Work with peers to promote civil, democratic discussions and
        decision-making, set clear goals and deadlines, and establish
        individual roles as needed.

    c.  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.

    d.  Respond thoughtfully to diverse perspectives or arguments;
        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.

2.  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 or information.

3.  Identify and 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.

### Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas

4.  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 or formal and
    informal tasks.

5.  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.

6.  Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating a
    command of formal English when indicated or appropriate and
    addressing intended audience needs and knowledge level. (See grades
    11--12 Language standards 1 and 3 for specific expectations.)