Standard 3: Language Arts Literacy

Language Arts Literacy Cumulative Progress Indicators (CPIs) for the end of the designated grade span

Place a "+" for an expectation that represents a strength & a "-" for a weakness

+ or -

STANDARD 3.4 (LISTENING) ALL STUDENTS WILL LISTEN ACTIVELY TO INFORMATION FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES IN A VARIETY OF SITUATIONS.

B.     Listening Comprehension

By the end of Kindergarten students will:

1.      Listen attentively to books teacher reads to class.

2.      Answer questions correctly about books read aloud.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 1, students will:

1.      Listen to make predictions about stories read aloud.

2.      Follow simple oral directions.

3.      Recall information from listening to stories, poems, television and film.

4.      Retell, reenact, or dramatize stories or parts of stories heard.

5.      Respond appropriately to questions about stories read aloud.

6.      Begin to track print when listening to a familiar text being read or when rereading their own writing.

7.      Ask questions for clarification and explanation of stories and ideas heard.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 2, students will:

1.      Follow one- and two- step oral directions.

2.      Develop a strong listening vocabulary to aid comprehension and oral and written language growth.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 3, students will:

1.      Follow two- to three- step directions.

2.      Listen to a story read aloud and/or information from television or film, and summarize main ideas.

3.      Paraphrase information shared by others.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 4, students will:

1.         Demonstrate competence in active listening through comprehension of a story, interview, and oral report of an event or incident

  2.         Develop listening strategies (e.g., asking questions and taking notes) to understand what is heard.

   3.         Demonstrate competence in active listening by interpreting and applying received information to new situations and solving problems.

  4.         Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation. 

5.         Describe how language reflects specific regions and/or cultures. 

6.         Follow three-and four-step oral directions.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 5, students will:

1.         Demonstrate competence in active listening through responding to a story, interview, or oral report (e.g., summarizing, reacting, retelling).

2.         Demonstrate competence in active listening by interpreting and applying received information to new situations and in solving problems.

3.         Ask pertinent questions, take notes, and draw conclusions based on information presented.

4.         Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation.

5.         Follow three-and four-step oral directions.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 6, students will:

 1.         Demonstrate competence in active listening through responding to a story, interview, or oral report (e.g. summarizing, reacting, retelling).

 2.         Demonstrate competence in active listening by interpreting and applying received information to new situations and in solving problems.

 3.         Ask pertinent questions, take notes, and draw conclusions based on information presented.

 4.         Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation.

 5.         Follow three and four-step oral directions.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 7, students will:

 1.         Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.

2.         Exhibit proficiency in integrating oral reading with listening, writing, and viewing.

 3.         Critique information heard or viewed.

 4.         Critique oral presentations using agreed-upon criteria for evaluation (e.g., rubric).

 5.         Ask probing questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions.

 6.         Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 8, students will:

 1.         Interpret a speaker's verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives.

 2.         Exhibit proficiency in integrating oral reading with listening, writing, and viewing.

 3.         Critique information heard or viewed.

 4.         Critique oral presentations using agreed-upon criteria for evaluation (e.g., rubric).

 5.         Ask probing questions to elicit information, including evidence to support the speaker’s claims and conclusions.

 6.         Paraphrase a speaker’s purpose and point of view.

7.         Make inferences based on an oral report or presentation.

Building upon knowledge and skills gained in preceding grades, by the end of Grade 12, students will:

 1.         Listen to summarize, make judgments, and evaluate.

 2.         Evaluate the credibility of a speaker.

 3.         Determine when propaganda and argument are used in oral forms.

 4.         Listen and respond appropriately to a debate.