ORAL LANGUAGE", SCOPE AND SEQUENCE CHARTLyn Watts - Educational Consultant

LEVEL 1 '"Year PrepSPEAKING OBJECTIVES: Assessment Strategies:

SOCIAL TALKdeliver a message in person or by phonerelate experiences to classmateexpress personal needs and wantsdescribe self positivelydistinguish between asking and telling when formulating responsesparticipate in discussions by alternating role of speaker and listener

Teacher observationTeacher observationOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observation

TALKING TO LEARNrelate an experience with descriptive languagerelate experiences in a logical, organized mannerexpress ideas that will add to a class experience story, poem or word chartuse and expand a range of effective vocabularyformulate questions to obtain information and clarify meaningspeak with others to identify, explore and solve problemsrelate how a character, story or poem makes one feelidentify rhyming wordsrecall detailsidentify sound-symbol relationshipspredict outcome of a story, play, or event

Oral responseOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observationOral responseTeacher observationOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observation

FORMAL TALKspeak in complete thoughtsspeak using eye contact, poise, pronunciation, articulation, volume, inflectiondescribe self positivelymaintain focus on topicparticipate in several types of dramatic role playingspeaking before a group to present information and/or tell a storytell / create a story from a pictureretell a sequence of events or wordsuse singular and plural wordsuse noun, verb and pronounuse subject and verb agreement

Oral responseTeacher observationOral responseTeacher observationOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationOral responseOral responseOral response

Assessment Strategies:Teacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observationOral responseOral responseOral responseOral responseOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observation

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:actively listen for a variety of purposes including enjoyment and learningfollow directions to complete a taskexpand vocabulary through listening experiencesidentify sounds in school and surrounding environmentdemonstrate active listening in response to a story, poem or recordingparticipate in discussion by alternating between role of listener and speakerdiscriminate between loud and soft soundsrecall a sequence of soundsrecall a sequence of events or wordsidentify the initial sound of a word presented verballyassociate pictures and objects with their corresponding beginning soundsidentify the order (first, middle, last) that sounds make in a wordrecall details from a speaker, story or poemidentify rhyming wordsdistinguished reality from fantasy and sense from nonsense

LEVEL 2 ,....,Year OneSPEAKING OBJECTIVES: Assessment Strategies:

SOCIAL TALKexpress personal needs and feelingsshare personal experiences with classmatesselect appropriate opportunities for verbal contributionsdeliver a two-part messagedistinguish between asking and telling when formulating responses

TALKING TO LEARNparticipate in cooperative group settingscontribute relevant ideas to a group discussion and/or group writingparticipate in discussions by alternating roles of speaker and listenertell / create a story from a picturestate opinions and support his/her opinionsask appropriate questions to clarify meaningevaluate a book by identifying why he/she did/didn't like itcomplete sentences & use age-appropriate vocabularyrepeat simple directions in sequencegive simple directions in a sequential manner

Oral responseOral presentationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observations

Anecdotal recordTeacher observationTeacher observationOral response

. Oral responseTeacher observationOral presentationOral responseOral responseOral response

FORMAL TALKselect volume appropriate to the situationselect and orally read a book to the classorally share a book revieworally share individual writingparticipate in collaborative speaking activitiesretell a story from reading and/or writingexpress ideas in correct subject/verb agreementuse irregular word forms correctlyuse pronouns correctlypresent ideas in a sequential mannerrespond clearly and fluently using complete sentences

Teacher observationOral presentationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationOral presentationOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationOral response

Assessment Strategies:Oral responseTeacher observationTeacher observationOral responseTeacher observationAnecdotal recordOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationOral responseOral responseJournal writingTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationTestTeacher observationOral response

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:relate information heard to personal experiencesevaluate spoken messages by making reasoned interpretationsdemonstrate active listening through eye contact and body languageinterpret meaning through speaker's tone and inflectionparticipate in discussions by alternating roles of speaker and listenerparticipate in a cooperative group settingrecall details in a conversationrecall the details and/or sequence of an activity or eventdistinguish the beginning, middle, and end of an oral selectiondistinguish between events or situations which are realistic or imaginarydistinguish relevant from irrelevant comments in a discussionask appropriate questions to clarify meaning of an oral communicationformulate opinions based on information givenidentify sounds in school environmentfollow directions with locational words to complete taskrecall details from narrative or expository textidentify rhyming wordsreco gnize cause-and -effect relati onshi psdraw conclusions from information given orally

LEVEL 2 '"Year TwoSPEAKING OBJECTIVES:

SOCIAL TALKintroduce one person to anothername other persons first and oneself lastdemonstrate appropriate greeting/response when answering a telephone

TALKING TO LEARNinterview classmates or adults to gather informationrelate a personal experience using time order wordsgive an oral direction using time order wordsrespond to students' questions about what was sharedask relevant questions to collect informationshare original writing with othersparticipate in discussions by alternating roles of speaker and listenermaintain focus on a topic during class discussiondiscuss with others to explore and solve problemsparaphrase informationincorporate subject-area vocabulary into class discussionincorporate subject-area vocabulary into class discussionstate the topic of an oral selection/storysummarize information in sequence

FORMAL TALKspeak clearly and distinctly and stay on topicrespond in complete sentences with increasingly complex sentence structureexpress thoughts using developmentally correct grammarrecord a concise message on telephone equipmentread aloud with fluency and expressionparticipate in collaborative speaking activities: Choral reading, plays,role playing, puppet shows, and reciting of poemsfollow an oral presentation checklistparticipate in small group oral language activities to create an end productretell stories from writing, reading, and pictures with greater detailuse nonverbal cues for emphasis, including body language volume, eye contactrecall the steps to be followed in making an emergency telephone callspeak before a group to tell a story or to present informationinclude a clear opening and closing in an oral presentationpresent ideas in a definite sequencedemonstrate an awareness of pacing during an oral presentationdemonstrate originality and an awareness of risk taking in an oral presentation

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:

demonstrate active listeninglisten for a variety of purposeslisten to others and respond courteously to their ideas and opinionsdistinguish between relevant and irrelevant information in phone conversationsfollow directions given by a classmate to complete a taskfollow increasingly complex directionsparticipate in oral discussions by alternating the roles of speaker and listenerrecall details in sequenceidentify main idea and supporting detailssummarize informationdemonstrate comprehension of a variety of oral presentationsselect a variety of media to access information

Assessment Strategies:

Oral responseOral responsePurrecdotalrecord

Teacher observationAnecdotal recordOral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationConferenceTeacher observationTeacher observationOral responseConference

Anecdotal recordAnecdotal recordAnecdotal recordOral responseTeacher observationCreative presentationCreative presentationChecklistRecord student participationOral responseTeacher observationAnecdotal recordOral presentationChecklistOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observation

Assessment Strategies:

Teacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationsOral responseAnecdotal recordAnecdotal recordTeacher observationWritten responseOral responseOral responseStudent workTeacher observation

LEVEL 3 '"Year ThreeSPEAKING OBJECTIVES:SOCIAL TALKspeak politely in all situations using the four protocolsrelate fluently personal or original experiencesdisplay confidence/fluency while speaking to othersverbalize correct usage of "1" and "me" in sentencesask classmates clarifying questions and build on topics discussed

TALKING TO LEARNcontribute orally during class discussionrespond to classmates' questions about their ideas during discussionsexplain directions clearlyassume various roles in a cooperative groupcontribute to a classroom discussion on a subject area topic

FORMAL TALKenunciate clearly using complete sentences with adequate volumespeak with expressionpresent ideas in an organized mannerread own writing to an audience and respond to listeners' questionsparticipate in collaborative speaking activities: choral readings,plays, reciting poemsparticipate in various types of drama such as role playingretell a multi-paragraph story in sequencepresent ideas in an organized manner, keeping on topicuse appropriate grammar and standard Englishpresent a formal literature reading: a verse of a poeminterview others to gain informationplan and present selections from an original report to classmake an effective introductionmaintain focus on topic while delivering presentationmake an effective conclusionanswer classmates' questions about their presentation in sentence formatask clarifying questions about classmates' presentations in sentence formatread aloud with expression

Assessment Strategies:

Teacher observationTeacher observationiuaecdotalrecordTeacher observationOral response

Teacher observationJ\necdotalrecordOral responseTeacher observationOral response

Teacher observationTeacher observationOral presentationTeacher observationCreative presentation

Student project or pantomimeOral responseOral presentation}\necdotalrecordOral presentationStudent activityOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationOral responseOral responseOral presentation

LISTENING OBJECTIVES: Assessment Strategies:Teacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationPeer conferenceWritten story retellingTeacher observationStudent workTeacher observationStudent self-evaluationTeacher observationOral responseStudent activityWritten responseJournal

listen to original writings with otherslisten to a variety 'of literary genreslisten to a variety of speakersshow appropriate appreciation to classmates and other presentersactively listen to speakerslisten to a telephone message for specific informationrecall a story in sequencefollow sequential/multistep oral directionsuse note-taking skills to highlight specific/relevant points in a presentationlisten with a purposefocus on relevant informationask relevant questions to enhance comprehensionparaphrase a selection by including the main idea and important detailsformulate predictionsdistinguish between fact/opinion in an advertisementidentify how speaking styles are affected by culture and ethnicity

LEVEL 3 '" Year FourSPEAKING OBJECTIVES:

SOCIAL TALKrelate fluently personal or original experiencesuse social conventions to make formal introductionsexpress thoughts and feelings clearlyask pertinent questionsspeak audibly with expressionapply appropriate language for a situation using English language conventionsspeak politely in all situationscontribute orally to class discussionsparticipate in discussions by alternating roles of speaker and listenerspeak audibly with expression

TALKING TO LEARNrelate oral directions and/or instructionsconverse with peers to identity, explore and solve problemsshare original work with peersparticipate in a discussion on a given topicadhere to main topic in group discussionsummarize the key points of a discussionevaluate with appropriate questions and commentsuse critical thinking skills to draw an effective conclusionuse varied sentence structure and word choice

Assessment Strategies:

Teacher observationRole playingTeacher observationClass discussionTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationStudent participationTeacher observationTeacher observation

Cooperative activityTeacher observationPeer conferenceStudent participationStudent activityStudent participationTeacher observationTeacher observationOral presentation

FORMAL TALKspeak clearly with expressionuse vocabulary and language appropriately to grade leveluse nonverbal behaviors to support spoken messagesparticipate in collaborative speaking activitiesread orally with meaning and expressionidentity and explain purpose for speakingadapt vocabulary and method of delivery to audienceselect an appropriate format for presentationmaintain a clear focus on a central idea or topicformulate a clear openingelaborate details to support a central ideaconstruct a conclusion linked to a central idea or topicclearly attend to audience with good eye contact and gesturesapply pacing and intonation effectivelyuse visual aides to support spoken messages

Teacher observationOral presentationTeacher observationOral presentationRunning recordTeacher observationTeacher observationConferenceOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationOral presentationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observation

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:understand the difference between listening and hearingrecognize the specific purpose for listeninglisten courteously to a variety of speakersuse active listening skillslisten for a variety of purposes including enjoyment and acquiring informationseek new information from a variety of auditory sourcesrecognize diversity through oral languagefollow oral directionslisten to and compare/contrast a variety of literary modesdevelop note taking skills from an oral presentationevaluate a peer presentation based on pre-established criterialisten to and consider the comments of otherswrite sentences accurately from dictationlisten critically to a variety of speakers and/or artistic performanceslisten to gain information for a specific purposedevelop listening strategies to understand content presented verbally

Assessment Strategies:Oral responseSelf-evaluationTeacher observationTeacher observationTestJournalOral responseTeacher observationTestJournalPeer EvaluationPeer conferenceDictationConferenceTestQuiz

TALKING TO LEARNpresent organized ideas that adhere to the topic and are congruent with the purposesummarize and paraphrase previous information eliminating extraneous informationselect appropriate details in support of focuseffectively field questionscontribute verbally during a cooperative taskuse brainstorming to generate vocabularydistinguish between bias and point of viewdistinguish between fact and opiniondistinguish between fact and inferencedistinguish between literal and figurativedistinguish between information and persuasiondistinguish between information and entertainment

FORMAL TALKparticipate in collaborative speaking activities including choral reading of poemsconsider audience, purpose and format when preparing a presentationparticipate in a variety of speaking activities (giving andreceiving directions and instruction, paraphrasing,interviewing, debating,discussing, summarizing, persuading, introducing, and formally presenting)organize a speech to include an introduction and conclusion with appropriate transitionsdemonstrate creativity and originality in speaking presentationexpand/enrich speaking experiences in an area of personal knowledgeuse appropriate eye contact, gestures, body language, facial expressions, posture,phrasing, and visual aids-tG-suf>l:lm:t-sfJ€loohh--------------------------read aloud with expression, conveying the meaning and mood of a workvary sentence structure and include developmentally appropriate vocabularyreceive and use critical reflection and analysis to improve speaking abilityclarify, revise and adjust a presentation through interaction with audienceadapt vocabulary, delivery, and format to the audiencespeak clearly and loudly enough to be heard in large and small groups

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:

LEVEL 4 '"Year FiveSPEAKING OBJECTIVES:

SOCIAL TALKspeak clearly and fluently with appropriate expression and phrasingdiscriminate between standard and nonstandard English conventionsuse grade-appropriate word usagedemonstrate appropriate verbal and nonverbal communication with speakerselect, use and adjust listening strategies based on purpose of conversationempathise and respond to emotions from social conversation

identify a purpose for listeningtake notes on information given orally and through multimedia presentationsparaphrase main ideas and supporting details of an oral presentationmake predictions to understand what is heardcorrelate prior experiencelknowledge to listening activitieseliminate extraneous informationformulate relevant questions for the speakerfollow age--appropriate oral directionsselect, use and adjust listening strategies based on purpose of presentation:interview, multimedia presentation, debate, discussion, formal presentationperceive differences between voice, dialect and accentinterpret meaning by recognizing stressed words, anxiety and transitional wordsexplore speaker's choice of language y interpreting figurative languageevaluate knowledge and authority of the speakerrecognize the kind of listener interaction appropriate for different purposes

Assessment Strategies:

Oral responseOral responseOral responseTeacher observationTeacher observationOral response

Teacher observationOral presentationOral presentationTeacher observationTeacher observationPeer conferenceOral/written responseJournalClass discussionLearning logOral/written responseClass discussion

Teacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observationOral presentation

Oral presentationOral presentationStudent productTeacher observation

Teacher observationOral presentationPeer/teacher assessmentTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observation

Assessment Strategies:

Oral responseWritten responseWritten responseOral/written responseJournalStudent writing sampleTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observation

Oral responseOral responseOral/written responsePeer conferenceTeacher observation

LEVEL 4 ,..,Year SixSPEAKING OBJECTIVES: Assessment Strategies:

SOCIAL TALKshare interests, knowledge and talentsdevelop interpersonal skills for participating in active conversationrespond appropriately to communicatorsrelate ideas to personal experiences

Creative presentationAnecdotal recordTeacher observationTeacher observation

TALKING TO LEARNadhere to the topicexplain ideas in complete sentences, employing grade- appropriate vocabularyelaborate upon ideasuse clear concise and organized languageparticipate in discussions and conversations by entering in, taking turnsand responding to others' remarksparticipate in small- and large-group discussionsuse oral language skills to explore, negotiate, and solve problemsanalyze oral material that uses standard and non-standard Englishdistinguish information as either relevant or irrelevantdistinguish fact from opinion and propagandaidentify persuasive languageanalyze bias/viewpoint

Student self-evaluationTeacher observationOral responseChecklistTeacher observation

Teacher observationTeacher observationWritten responseWritten responseOral responseOral responseStudent work

FORMAL TALKprepare and present an oral presentation using a speaker's checklistset a purpose for speakingdetermine an effective format for speakingorganize information for an oral presentationapply understanding of grammar, usage and syntax while speakingattend to audience through good eye contact and gesturesspeak audibly using expression, pacing and intonationdevelop a variety of speaking styles according to audience and purposeuse effective interviewing techniquesuse visual materials in an oral presentation

Student presentationStudent presentationPeer conferenceChecklistChecklistOral presentationOral presentationStudent self-evaluationOral presentationCreative presentation

LISTENING OBJECTIVES: Assessment Strategies:

develop strategies to support active listeninglisten for a variety of purposeslisten to and respond to the criticism of peers in an oral presentationfollow directionsform questions in response to oral languagesummarize ideas from an oral presentationtake notes on key points from oral as well as multimedia presentationsevaluate significant literary elementsextend ideas by providing examplesapply listening skills to content areasexplore dialects and language though listening experiences

Story tellingWritten responsePeer conferenceSkill demonstrationStudent workJournalStudent workTestStudent writing sampleLearning logCreative presentation

LEVEL 5 ,.....Year Seven

SPEAKING OBJECTIVES:

SOCIAL TALKprovide peers with constructive praise and feedbackselect clear, concise languageshare interests, knowledge, and talentsapply personal experiences to social coinversationrespond politely to communicatorsacknowledge the views of others

TALKING TO LEARNparticipate in small and large group discussion for a variety of purposesconduct an interview: social, informative, literaryuse oral language skills to explore, negotiate, and solve problemsorganize informationadhere to topic or central ideaelaborate upon ideas using complete sentencesconstruct and broaden ideas and conceptsanalyze persuasive language for its effectivenessevaluate for bias/viewpointevaluate own and others' works based on a variety of criteria and recognize the varyingeffectiveness of different approachesapply oral directions for various tasksassess effectiveness of various media

FORMALTALKadjust to audienceuse nonverbal cues oftone, volume, gesture and eye contact to emphasize meaningset purpose for speakingdetermine an effective format: speech, debate, book share, in group discussionuse the conventions of spoken English, as appropriate, for a variety of situationsuse a variety of formats for presentationuse evaluative checklist when preparing speech/presentationdeliver formal presentation based on a given set of criteriarecite an expressive oral reading: prose, poetry, drama

LISTENING OBJECTIVES:

display active listening skillssupply an opposing viewpoint using supportive evidenceexplore dialects and language through listening experiencesidentify sound and rhythm in oral languagelisten for a variety of purposes: enjoyment, information, details and to make inferencesidentify purpose for listeningrelate new information to prior knowledge and experiencessummarize and explain the key points of an oral presentationdifferentiate between standard and non-standard Englishdistinguish between relevant and irrelevant informationdemonstrate comprehension of, and appropriate listener response toan oral report, discussion, and/or interviewtake notes on information given orallyidentify literary elements

Assessment Strategies:

Peer conferencePeer editingCreative presentationTeacher observationTeacher observationTeacher observation

PlnecdotalrecordOral presentationOral responseChecklistTeacher observationOral responseCreative presentationWritten responseJournalStudent work

Student workStudent work

Teacher observationOral presentationOral presentationChecklistOral responseOral presentationSelf-evaluationOral presentationTeacher observation

Assessment Strategies:

Oral responsePeer confidenceCreative presentationOral responseWritten responseOral responseJournalChecklistTestOral responseWritten response

Student workTest

LEVEL 5 r-.J Year EightSPEAKING OBJECTIVES:

SOCIAL TALKshare interests, knowledge, and talentsapply personal experience in speaking situationsprovide peers with constructive praise and feedbackmaintain discussion through verbal and nonverbal messagesuse conversation of spoken English, as appropriate, in a variety of situationsrespond politely and appropriately to communications and communicatorsacknowledge the views of others

TALKING TO LEARNparticipate in discussions and conversations by entering in, taking turns,exchanging information, responding to others' remarks, summarizing; and closingselect clear, concise, organized language while speakingform questions in response to oral/written languageorganize informationadhere to a topicemploy grade-level-appropriate vocabularyelaborate on ideascomprehend communication presentedadjust content of interview questions based on new information! answers

, demonstrate comprehension of oral communication

FORMAL TALKadjust to audienceuse oral language skills in discussions to explore, negotiate, and solve problemsset purpose for speakingdetermine a variety of effective formatsspeak before a group to express thoughts and ideas, convey an opinion,present information or tell a story that includes a clearly stated conclusion/opinion that is linked to the central idea/topicvary sentence structure/word choiceuse speaker's checklist when preparing speech! presentationspeak/read orally using appropriate articulation, pronunciation,volume, rate, intonation, eye contact, and gesturesuse a variety of formats for presentationuse visual aids/gestures as appropriate to support speakingperform expressive oral readings/recitation of prose, poetry, and dramaexpand vocabulary, explore dialects and concepts

Listening Objectives:follow directionsdisplay active listeningrelate images conceptualized during oral communicationdemonstrate ability to record exact messagescomprehend communication presented in dialectadjust content of interview questions based on new information! answersrecall significant details and sequence accuratelyevaluate the reliability/effectiveness of oral informationsummarize and explain information conveyed in an oral communication,accounting for the key idea and relationship of the parts to the wholedifferentiate between fact/opinion, fact/inference, literal! figurativeand informative/persuasion in oral communicationrelate ideas heard to personal experiencesdifferentiate between standard and non-standard Englishselect, analyze, and synthesize information from an oral communication

Assessment Strategies:

Creative presentationStudent self-evaluationWritten responseTeacher observationOral responseWritten responseTeacher observation

Teacher observation

Peer conferenceJournalChecklistPeer/teacher conferenceTeacher observationTeacher observationWritten responseTeacher observationWritten!oral response

Oral presentationTeacher observationPeer conferenceTeacher observationHolistically scoredoral presentation

ConferenceTeacher observationVideo taping

ChecklistVideo tapingTeacher observationStudent Work

Assessment Strategies:

Teacher observationTeacher observationLearning logWritten workWritten responseTeacher observationJournalStudent workLearning log

Written response

JournalWritten responseProject