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Using the State Curriculum: Reading/ELA, Grade 5

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Listening:

Reading/ELA:

Listening

Standard 6.0 Listening

Students will demonstrate effective listening to learn, process, and analyze information.

Indicator

  • 1. Demonstrate active listening strategies
Objectives
  1. Attend to the speaker
  2. Ask appropriate questions
  3. Contribute relevant comments
  4. Relate prior knowledge

Indicator

  • 2. Comprehend and analyze what is heard
Objectives
  1. Determine speaker's purpose
  2. Identify how the language of the presentation contributes to effect and meaning
  3. Elaborate on the information and ideas presented
  4. Draw conclusions based on the information presented
  5. Determine speaker's attitude through verbal and non-verbal cues such as tone of voice, inflections, and facial expressions

Indicators/objectives that include assessment limits are assessed on MSA *New Standards identifies the need for students to process 1 million words per year to maintain academic progress.

11/15/07