| (a) |
Engage in partner, small-group, and whole-class discussion to accomplish a task (e.g., develop a class plan of action). |
| (b) |
Show an understanding of when to speak and when to listen when participating in conversations and in small and whole group discussions. |
| (c) |
Contribute to structured discussion and dialogues to explore perspectives, ideas, and issues and to complete tasks. |
| (d) |
Maintain conversations with classmates and adults and consistently follow guidelines for interacting (e.g., listening to others without interrupting, speaking respectfully to peers, using appropriate language and tone to disagree). |
| (e) |
Exchange ideas and concepts with teacher, peers, and adults. |
| (f) |
Ask questions to sustain and extend interactions. |
| (g) |
Prepare and give oral presentations (e.g., on a topic under study or of personal interest). |
| (h) |
Include appropriate beginning, middle, and ending in presentations (e.g., opening with a formal introduction, concluding with a summation). |
| (i) |
Adjust voice, tone, and language choices to a range of situations. |
| (j) |
Speak clearly and expressively in classroom presentations. |
| (k) |
Use body language and gestures, modification of voice, or facial expressions to respond to the audience. |
| (l) |
Present ideas effectively demonstrating an awareness of audience (e.g., attempt to make the material interesting and appropriate to audience and purpose). |
| (m) |
Perform role plays and dramatizations. |
| (n) |
Share ideas/knowledge in a clear manner, encourage the contributions of others, disagree courteously/sensitively, answer others' questions clearly and politely, and give reasons for opinions. |
| (o) |
Read aloud short poetry or process passages with expression and fluency. |
