TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.26.b.4

(4) Informing. The student expresses and responds appropriately to informative messages. The student is expected to:

• (A) research ideas and topics to acquire accurate information from a variety of primary, secondary, and technological sources;

• (B) use appropriate communication skills to request, provide, and respond to information in interpersonal conversations;

• (C) use appropriate verbal, nonverbal, and listening skills in interviews;

• (D) use appropriate information and effective critical-thinking skills in group decision-making and problem-solving processes;

• (E) plan and present an informative group discussion for an audience;

• (F) plan, research, organize, prepare, and present an informative speech;

• (G) rehearse speeches to gain command of ideas and information, reduce communication apprehension, develop confidence, and practice presentation skills;

• (H) use notes, manuscripts, rostrum, and visual and auditory aids appropriately in speeches;

• (I) use effective verbal and nonverbal communication in presenting informative speeches;

• (J) apply critical-listening skills to analyze, evaluate, and respond appropriately to informative group discussions and speeches; and

• (K) develop and use communication skills needed for academic achievement such as participating appropriately in class discussions, using active and critical-listening skills, and taking accurate notes.