Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 answer simple "yes/no" questions.

·2 speak in complete sentences.

·3 use speech that is understood by most people in their environment.

·4 answer open-ended questions (e.g., "what did you do at school today?, tell me about…).

·5 retell a story, parts of stories, or an event.

·6 use many types of sentences to express needs and thoughts, and to give or ask for information.

·7 participate appropriately in conversations (e.g., turn-taking, staying on topic).

·8 show interest in and initiate conversation.

·9 engage in informal communication.

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 follow 1-2 simple oral directions in a sequence.

·2 listen to and understand age-appropriate stories read aloud.

·3 follow a simple conversation.

·1 interpret and apply meaning from listening.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe.

·1 use their senses to understand the world around them.

·2 observe for a specific purpose.

Entry Level / Kindergarten

Inquiry and Technology

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·1 pose questions to obtain ideas and information for authentic purposes.

·2 identify research tools.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·1 explore and use technology to access ideas and information for authentic tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 answer more complex "yes/no" questions.

·2 produce all English sounds with understandable speech.

·3 tell and retell stories and events in a logical order.

·4 express ideas with a variety of complete sentences.

·5 use most parts of speech (grammar) correctly.

·6 ask and respond to "wh" questions in small group settings (who, what, where, why, when).

·7 stay on topic and take turns in conversation.

·8 give directions.

·9 initiate conversations.

·10 practice appropriate verbal behaviors for a variety of audiences, purposes, and situations.

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 demonstrate listening comprehension in recalling information and responding to instruction.

·2 follow 2-3 directions in a sequence.

·3 interpret and apply meaning from listening.

·4 identify and apply appropriate listening behaviors in various situations and purposes.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe.

·1 use their senses to understand the world around them.

·2 observe for a specific purpose.

·3 construct meaning from observing nonverbal cues.

P1 / 1st Grade

Inquiry and Technology

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·1 pose questions to obtain ideas and information for authentic purposes.

·2 identify research tools.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·5 explore and use technology to access ideas and information for authentic tasks.

·6 explore and use technology as a means of communication.

Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 answer more complex "yes/no" questions.

·2 produce all English sounds using speech that is understood by unfamiliar listeners.

·3 ask and answer "wh" questions (e.g., who, what, when, where, why).

·4 use increasingly complex sentence structures in oral communications.

·5 clarify and explain words and ideas.

·6 give directions with 3-4 steps.

·7 use oral language for different purposes: to inform, to persuade, to entertain.

·8 stay on topic, take turns, and use appropriate eye contact during conversation.

·9 open and close conversation appropriately.

·1 practice appropriate verbal behaviors for a variety of audiences, purposes and situations.

·10 apply appropriate nonverbal techniques (e.g., gestures, facial expressions) to enhance communication.

·11 present information using appropriate delivery techniques (e.g., rate, tone, volume).

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 follow 3-4 oral directions in a sequence.

·2 demonstrate understanding of direction words (e.g., location, space, and time words).

·3 indicate understanding of a grade-level story read aloud by answering questions.

·4 identify and apply appropriate listening behaviors in various situations and purposes.

·5 apply listening skills for a variety of purposes.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe.

·1 observe for a specific purpose.

·2 construct meaning from observing nonverbal cues.

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·12 pose questions to obtain ideas and information for authentic purposes.

·13 identify research tools.

·14 use appropriate research tools to locate information and ideas for authentic tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·1 explore and use technology to access ideas and information for authentic tasks.

·6 explore and use technology as means of communication.

Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 speak clearly with an appropriate voice.

·2 ask and respond to questions from others.

·3 use clear and specific vocabulary in conversations and classroom discussions.

·4 use subject-related vocabulary.

·5 stay on topic, use appropriate eye contact, and take turns in conversation.

·6 summarize a story accurately.

·7 explain what has been learned.

·8 practice appropriate verbal behaviors for a variety of audiences, purposes and situations.

·1 apply appropriate nonverbal techniques (e.g., gestures, facial expressions) to enhance communication.

·2 present information using appropriate delivery techniques (e.g., rate, tone, volume).

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 listen attentively in group situations.

·2 comprehend grade-level content material.

·1 identify and apply appropriate listening behaviors in various situations and purposes.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe.

·1 observe for a specific purpose

·9 construct meaning from observing nonverbal cues.

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·3 pose questions to obtain ideas and information for authentic purposes.

·4 identify research tools.

·5 use appropriate research tools to locate information and ideas for authentic tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·1 explore and use technology to access ideas and information for authentic tasks.

·2 explore and use technology as means of communication.

Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 use words appropriately in conversation.

·2 use language effectively for a variety of purposes in different situations.

·3 understand some figurative language (e.g., "the forest stretched across…").

·4 participate in group discussions.

·5 present accurate directions to others.

·6 summarize and restate ideas.

·7 organize information for clarity.

·8 use subject area information and vocabulary (e.g., social studies)for learning.

·9 make effective oral presentations.

·10 recognize the purpose and effectiveness of both formal and informal messages.

·11 prepare and deliver formal presentations individually and/or collaboratively for specific audiences, purposes, and situations.

·12 apply speaking skills to conduct authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 listen to and understand information presented by others.

·2 form opinions based on evidence.

·3 listen for specific purposes.

·13 recognize the purpose and effectiveness of both formal and informal messages.

·4 apply listening skills to conduct authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe.

·1 observe for a specific purpose.

·2 construct meaning from observing nonverbal cues.

·3 apply observing skills to conduct authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·1 identify information and resources needed to address student-developed questions.

·2 take notes from research.

·3 use technology as a research tool to explore and gather ideas and information for authentic tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·1 use technology to access ideas and information.

·2 explore technology as a means of communication.

Academic Expectation 1.12: Students speak using appropriate forms, conventions, and styles to communicate ideas and information to different audiences for different purposes (expressing opinions, ideas and feelings, storytelling, drama, poetry, discussions, presentations, readers’ theater, debates, etc.).

·1 make planned oral presentations appropriate to the audience.

·2 maintain eye contact, use gestures, facial expressions, and appropriate voice during group presentations.

·3 participate in class discussions across subject areas.

·4 summarize main points.

·5 report about information gathered in group activities.

·6 adjust communication based on audience, purpose, and situation.

·7 prepare and deliver formal presentations individually and/or collaboratively for specific audiences, purposes, and situations, with and without technology and visual aids.

·8 use appropriate delivery techniques including correct and appropriate language, nonverbal cues, and visual aids.

·9 apply speaking skills to conduct and to respond to authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.4: Students make sense of the various messages to which they listen.

·1 listen and draw conclusions in subject area learning activities.

·2 apply listening skills to conduct and to respond to authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.3: Students make sense of the various things they observe

·1 observe for a specific purpose.

·2 construct meaning from observing nonverbal cues.

·3 apply observing skills to conduct authentic inquiry tasks.

Academic Expectation 1.1 Students use reference tools such as dictionaries, almanacs, encyclopedias, and computer reference programs and research tools such as interviews and surveys to find the information they need to meet specific demands, explore interests, or solve specific problems.

·1 develop questions to obtain ideas and information for authentic tasks.

·2 identify types of resources for a variety of tasks and select resources appropriate for specific tasks.

·3 explore research tools to gather ideas and information for a variety of authentic tasks.

·4 identify sources by title and author in written and oral products.

Academic Expectation 1.16 Students use computers and other kinds of technology to collect, organize, and communicate information and ideas.

·1 use technology to access ideas and information.

·2 explore technology as a means of communication.