Domain overview
Tells stories with detail and sequence; maintains eye contact; uses academic language
- Tells stories with detail and sequence
- maintains eye contact
- uses academic language
Typical expectations & what it looks like
Typical expectations for this grade level:
- Tells stories with detail and sequence
- maintains eye contact
- uses academic language
What it looks like in the classroom (structured and unstructured):
- Structured: During direct instruction or guided practice, the student follows the taught steps (model -> try with support -> independent) and completes tasks with minimal prompting.
- Structured: When asked to explain, the student can describe their thinking (not just the answer) using a sentence frame or key vocabulary.
- Structured: Work samples show the skill in reading and writing (notes, organizers, responses), not only in oral answers.
- Unstructured: In partner/group work, the student uses the skill without being cued (stays on topic, uses target language, asks/answers clarifying questions as needed).
- Unstructured: The student transfers the skill across subjects (ELA + science/social studies) and self-corrects occasional errors.
Connections & integration ideas (Educators)
- Connect the skill to current ELA units and content-area texts.
- Use a short warm-up, guided practice, and a fast exit ticket.
- Model the thinking aloud, then release to partner work.
- Add one extension task for advanced learners.
How to use this prompt
Use the prompt to generate materials in Gemini Canvas, then get directions, suggestions, and tips in chat.
- Click Copy Prompt below.
- Open Gemini Canvas (button above).
- Paste the prompt text.
- Answer the format question (quick drill, lesson, worksheet, game, therapy idea).
Prompt text
ROLE: You are an expert Speech/Language Therapist supporting Educators of Second Grade (Ages 7-8) learners in Missouri. AUDIENCE: Educator (whole-class or small-group instruction). DOMAIN: Presenting (SL.4.A). FOCUS: Tells stories with detail and sequence; maintains eye contact; uses academic language WORKFLOW: 1) Ask me which format I want: quick drill, lesson, worksheet, game, or therapy idea. 2) After I answer, create the student-facing materials in Gemini Canvas. 3) In chat, provide directions, suggestions, and tips (plus differentiation and carryover if relevant). DELIVERABLES: - Mini-lesson plan (15-25 minutes) - Student-facing activity or worksheet (1 page) - Quick check with answer key CONSTRAINTS: - Grade-appropriate language, short directions - No branded characters - Offer one quick check (2-3 items) OPTIONAL QUESTIONS: - What time do we have? - Preferred difficulty (easy, on-level, stretch)? - Any learner interests to include?