160 likes | 269 Views
Designing Communication Objectives. Supporting Language Acquisition and Global Competencies. OUSD Mission Statement.
E N D
Designing Communication Objectives Supporting Language Acquisition and Global Competencies
OUSD Mission Statement “The Orange Unified School District, being committed to planning for continual improvement, will offer a learning environment of excellence, with high expectations, to provide each student with the opportunity to be able to compete in the global economy.”
Communication Objectives Defined A communication objective specifies how students will communicate their understanding of the content of a lesson. A communication objective includes: • A communication task: How students will communicate their learning(describe, explain, etc.) • The grammar/usage and/or academic vocabulary appropriate to fulfilling the communication task. Why is writing communication objectives important? To build a foundation for college and career readiness students must have ample opportunities to take part in a variety of rich, structured conversations. Common Core, ELA standards pg. 22
Designing Communication Objectives • Identify a content standard for the lesson. • Write a content objective based on the standard. • Analyze the content objective to determine which communication task, grammar/usage and/or academic vocabulary students will need in order to communicate their understanding of the lesson content in a clear, coherent way. • Create a communication objective that includes the communication task, grammar/usage, and/or the academic vocabulary.
Communication Objective Examples: Students will describe the length of an object using numbers and academic vocabulary. Usingsequencing words and past tense verbs, students will summarizea story. “The _________ I have identified in the _________ communication objective is _________. “ task vocabulary grammar
Communication Objective Sample Frames: Usingsequencing words and past tense verbs, students will summarizea story. Frames: Students will communicate by using (academic vocabulary)/(grammar/usage)in order to (task). Students will (task) by(grammar/usage) using (academic vocabulary). Communicating in (grammar/usage),students will (task) using (academic vocabulary).
2nd Grade Math Example Content Standard: Common Core Math Standards Measurement & Data: 2.MD.1 Measure the length of an object by selecting and using appropriate tools such as rulers, yardsticks, meter sticks and measuring tapes. Content Objective: Students will measure the length of an object.
2nd Grade Math Example Content Objective: Students will measure the length of an object. Communication Objective (with content) : Students will describethe length of different classroom objects using numbers and academic vocabulary. Communication Objective (without content) : Students will describethe length of an object using numbers and academic vocabulary. “The style of communication objective I prefer is _________ .” “My rationale for my preference is _________ .” content with without clarity context
3rd Grade ELA Example Content Standard: Common Core ELA Standards Key Ideas and Details: RL.3.2. Recount stories, including fables, folktales, and myths from diverse cultures; determine the central message, lesson, or moral and explain how it is conveyed through key details in the text. Content Objective: Students will recount Lon Po Po using key details from the text. “A communication task that would be appropriate for this content is _________.” “My justification for my thinking is _________.” explain cite describe
3rd Grade ELA Example Content Objective: Students will recount Lon Po Po using key details from the text. Communication Objective (with content): Using sequencing words and past tense verbs, students will summarizeLon Po Po. Or Communication Objective (without content): Using sequencing words and past tense verbs, students will summarizea story.
Designing Communication Objectives: • Identify a content standard for the lesson. • Write a content objective based on the standard. • Analyze the content objective to determine which communication task, grammar/usage and/or academic vocabulary students will need in order to communicate their understanding of the lesson content in a clear, coherent way. • Create a communication objective that includes the communication task, grammar/usage, and/or the academic vocabulary.
Creating Communication Objectives 2nd Grade Standard: RI.2.2. Identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text as well as the focus of specific paragraphs within the text. Content Objective: Students will identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text. 3rd Grade Standard: RL.3.3. Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events. Content Objective: Students will describe how a character’s actions contribute to the sequence of events. 3rdGrade Standard: 3.G.2. Partition shapes into equal areas. Express the area of each part as a unit fraction of the whole. Content Objective: Students will divide a circle into equal areas each expressed as a unit fraction of the whole. • Choose one of the content objectives above and write a communication objective.
Communication Objectives Tuning Protocol • Individuals or partners present Communication Objectives. • Audience asks “Clarifying Questions.” • Audience provides “Warm Feedback.” • During this time, the person presenting does not interact with the person giving feedback, they simply listen. • Audience provides “Cool Feedback.” • During this time, the person presenting does not interact with the person giving feedback, they simply listen. • Audience suggests “Next Steps.” • Individual or partners reflect on feedback. • Repeat process until all individuals or partners have shared.
Tuning Protocol Response Frames Clarifying “A clarifying question I have is _________.” “I am not clear about _________.” Warm “I liked the way _________.” “One aspect I liked _________.” Cool “You might consider_________.” “Have you thought about _________. “ I am wondering if _________.”