The Circle of Learning

Speaking
Level 2

journal entry on class discussion about a newspaper article
photocopies of positive comments that the learner has written on a classmate's paper
pages photocopied from resources about another culture's forms of eye contact
script of dramatic speaking performed

Learners will improve the foundations of speaking for social skills development.

Discuss and identify purposes for speaking.
Communicate respectfully and appropriately according to audience and purpose.
- Express your own point of view and bias.
- Explain your personal opinion and feelings in a clear and respectful way.
- Express your thoughts, opinions, and ideas about ideas from various sources (e.g., talking with people, reading the newspaper, listening to the radio, watching television).
- Ask questions at appropriate times.
Adjust voice volume, tone, pace, body language, and vocabulary according to audience and speaking purpose.
- Explore cultural differences in terms of body language, eye contact and gesture.

Examples of applying this learning outcome outside the learning environment:
Family	Community	Work
Speak with another adult about a medical problem and tell him/her about what you saw on television regarding the same medical problem.	When speaking to a social worker, use respectful language and tone to convey your concerns.	Leave a telephone message for your supervisor about why you have to be absent. Make notes in advance to ensure that you leave your first and last name, your reason for being absent, and the date and time that you called.