QUALITY STANDARDS OF EFFECTIVE USE OF COMMUNICATION

MASTERY LEVEL OF WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

• Mature awareness of audience and task

• Clear, effective, and thoughtful articulation of a central purpose or thesis

• Exemplary organization and logical development of main ideas

• Descriptive and varied use of language and vocabulary

• Use of relevant, accurate, .and interesting details and/or visuals to support a main point

• Excellent, error‑free use of grammar, mechanics, transitional devices, sentence and paragraph structure

• Effective use of the writing process to produce increasingly improved drafts

• Compelling personal voice that engages the reader

• Insightful and/or original analysis of sufficiently limited topic

• Identifiable evidence of original and/or creative thought

• Planned process for feedback to support future learning, thinking, and growing

MASTERY LEVEL OF ORAL COMMUNICATION

• Mature identification of audience and task

• Clever introduction, clearly articulated thesis, and dynamic overview of purpose

• Exemplary organization and logical development of main ideas

• Persuasive support and/or defense of ideas in a public forum

• Thoroughly preparation

• Message enhanced by using body language, eye contact, pace, and vocal pitch in varied and appropriate ways

• Excellent, error‑free use of grammar and mechanics

• Orchestrated use of rich words and multiple examples to prove point(s)

• Use of appropriate and effective visual aids (charts, graphs, cartoons) to clarify message

• Original and/or creative presentation

• Keen awareness of and response to verbal and nonverbal cues from audience

• Conclusion that

• links main ideas to the introductory thesis

• Audience convinced and captivated throughout the presentation

• Planned process for feedback to support learning, thinking, and growing

MASTERY LEVEL OF MULTI‑MEDIA COMMUNICATION

• Mature identification of audience and task

• Resourceful gathering and use of materials to convey message

• Varied and effective use of skills and media to convey meaning

• Evidence of original and/or creative medium to convey a message

• Substantial impact of materials and message on audience

• Planned process for feedback to support future learning, thinking and growing

MASTERY LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE COMMUNICATION

• Sophisticated theme or message appropriate to audience

• Engaging use of personal talent to articulate theme

• Original, creative expression in delivery including body language, posturing and gestures, stage presence

• Sophisticated use of skills unique to the performance (dance, drama, music)

• Exciting personal connection between performer and audience