SL.7.4
Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
How this standard develops across Grades 6–8
The ELA strands share anchor standards, so the same skill appears at each grade with rising demand. Here is the full arc.
- SL.6.4Grade 6: Present claims and findings, sequencing ideas logically and using pertinent descriptions, facts, and details to accentuate main ideas or themes; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- SL.7.4Grade 7: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with pertinent descriptions, facts, details, and examples; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
- SL.8.4Grade 8: Present claims and findings, emphasizing salient points in a focused, coherent manner with relevant evidence, sound valid reasoning, and well-chosen details; use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
Where this sits in the school year
Our Grade 7 English Language Arts scope and sequence teaches SL.7.4 in Unit 8: Discussion, Presentation, and Conventions, weeks 30–32.
Decision-focused collaborative discussion; presenting salient findings with visuals; modifier repair, concision, and the coordinate-adjective comma. Conventions reinforced all year. See the full pacing guide →
Teaching Kits for this standard
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