• 2.1 The student will demonstrate an understanding of oral language structure.

    a) Create oral stories to share with others.

    b) Create and participate in oral dramatic activities.

    c) Use correct verb tenses in oral communication.

    d) Use increasingly complex sentence structures in oral communication.

    e) Begin to self-correct errors in language use.

  • 2.2 The student will expand understanding and use of word meanings.

    a) Increase listening and speaking vocabularies.

    b) Use words that reflect a growing range of interests and knowledge.

    c) Clarify and explain words and ideas orally.

    d) Identify and use synonyms and antonyms.

    e) Use vocabulary from other content areas.

  • 2.3 The student will use oral communication skills.

    a) Use oral language for different purposes: to inform, to persuade, to entertain, to clarify, and to respond.

    b) Share stories or information orally with an audience.

    c) Participate as a contributor and leader in a group.

    d) Retell information shared by others.

    e) Follow three- and four-step directions.

    f) Give three- and four-step directions.