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Oral Communication
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Memorized Presentation | word-for-word delivery from memory |
| Nonverbal Communication | facial expressions, gestures, physical actions |
| Annotate | making notes in a text and questioning unfamiliar ideas while reading something new |
| Educational Media | Programs designed to instruct the viewer on a topic |
| Editing Software | programs that provide real-time grammar, punctuation, and style feedback |
| Digital Story | a collection of many types of files artfully arranged to tell one’s story |
| Compromise | coming to terms with a solution that benefits the group and includes ideas from both students |
| Interactive Whiteboard | an interactive, virtual space where anyone with access can draft writing, visuals, or other collaborative activities in real time |
| Impromptu Presentation | unplanned and unrehearsed |
| Sentence Stems | common sentence starters provided to students to use when generalizing, summarizing, or transitioning between ideas |
| Mediation | process of resolving disputes between parties with the assistance of a neutral third party, known as a mediator, who facilitates communication and negotiation to help the parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement |
| Keynote | Apple's presentation software |
| Tone of Voice (Oral Presentations) | the attitude of the speaker created by volume, speed, and pitch |
| Rhetorical Situation | context that shapes an argument: speaker, purpose, audience, context, and exigence; guides the author's language and persuasive choices |
| Context (Rhetorical Situation) | the social and historical circumstances in which a text is created and received |
| Online Shared Documents | online platforms where multiple students can create, edit, and comment on the same document in real time |
| Exigence (Rhetorical Situation) | the problem or situation that prompted the speaker to write the text |
| Google Slides | Google's presentation software |
| Entertainment Media | Visual and media elements purely for enjoyment of the audience. |
| Blog | an online journal used to share the author's thoughts or stories |
| Prezi | a more interactive presentation software |
| Online Discussion Board | digital platform where students and teachers can post, read, and reply to written messages |
| PowerPoint | Microsoft's presentation software |
| Extemporaneous Presentation | prepared and practiced but delivered with a natural, flexible tone |
| Listening Triangle | Student discussion involving 3 students: One serves as the speaker who addresses the prompt, one as the questioner who clarifies the speaker's explanation, and one as the note-taker who summarizes the discussion and provides feedback. |
| Scripted Presentation | entirely written and read aloud |
| Audience (Rhetorical Situation) | the intended recipient of a written or verbal communication |
| Speaker (Rhetorical Situation) | the author of the text |
| SPACE (Rhetorical Situation) | Speaker: Who wrote Purpose: What does the speaker want their audience to do or believe after engaging with the text? Audience: Who received Context: What was happening Exigence: motivate |
| Socratic Seminar | large-group discussion in which students use questions and talking points they have prepared in advance; often student-led and requires active listening in order to respond meaningfully |
| Media Literacy | the ability to analyze media messages to identify the sponsor's motive |
| Storyboard | a sequence of images or descriptions that represent the plot of a narrative |
| Digital Footprint | the trail of information about a person that exists online due to their internet activities |
| Wiki | online tool for creating and managing content collaboratively |
| Articulation | the clear and precise pronunciation of words |
| Canva | an online content creation tool |
| Informational Media | Media elements that seek to provide factual information to the audience |
| Problem-Solving | identify the issue and create a solution to move the group forward |
| Multimedia Presentation | presentations that incorporate sounds, images, videos, and text to impart the speaker’s message |
| Volume (ELA)) | the loudness or softness of a person's voice when speaking |
| Speaking Rate | the speed at which a person speaks, usually measured in words per minute |
| Fishbowl Discussion | set up by creating two circles, one within the other; the group inside the "fishbowl" participates in a discussion while the outside group listens, observes, and takes notes on feedback |
| Remixing | the practice of taking existing media content and reassembling, reinterpreting, or altering it to create new meaning or convey a different message |
| Multimedia Tools | applications that allow students to combine text, images, audio, video, and interactive elements to communicate ideas |
| Digital Graphic Organizer | a graphic organizer with interactive features; helps students visually structure their ideas, organize information, and plan their writing |
| Persuasive Media | visual and media elements that seek to convince the audience to feel or believe a certain message |