WHAT IS LANGUAGE?
EXPRESSIVE LANGUAGE: ABILITY TO USE LANGUAGE TO EXPRESS THOUGHTS AND IDEAS
RECEPTIVE LANGUAGE: ABILITY TO UNDERSTAND WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
INFORMATION PROVIDED FROM THE AMERICAN SPEECH-LANGUAGE HEARING ASSOCIATION
3RD GRADE :
Listening Listen attentively in group situations Understand grade-level material Speaking Speak clearly with an appropriate voice Ask and respond to questions Participate in conversations and group discussions Use subject-related vocabulary Stay on topic, use appropriate eye contact, and take turns in conversation Summarize a story accurately Explain what has been learned |
4TH GRADE:
Listening Listen to and understand information presented by others Form opinions based on evidence Listen for specific purposes Speaking Use words appropriately in conversation Use language effectively for a variety of purposes Understand some figurative language Participate in group discussions Give accurate directions to others Summarize and restate ideas Organize information for clarity Use subject area information and vocabulary (e.g., social studies) for learning Make effective oral presentations |
5TH GRADE:
Listening Listen and draw conclusions in subject area learning activities Speaking Make planned oral presentations appropriate to the audience Maintain eye contact and use gestures, facial expressions, and appropriate voice during group presentations Participate in class discussions across subject areas Summarize main points Report about information gathered in group activities |