Analyze information, ideas and opinions to form a relevant response to the speaker’s message
Combine sentences in an increasingly complex and organized manner to convey meaning.
Deliver effective oral presentations by o Establishing a clear focus with a sharp distinct controlling pointo selecting and using appropriate content, grammar and language o presenting relevant ideas that support the topic o presenting ideas in a logical order o utilizing appropriate technology to enhance or reinforce the message o employing effective delivery techniques: volume, pace eye contact, body language, enunciation o responding appropriately to the audience
Form a relevant response to the speaker’s message
Interact effectively in discussions by o maintaining the focus of the discussion by contributing relevant content o selecting and using appropriate language o asking relevant and clarifying questions o monitoring the response of participants and adjusting contributions accordingly o employing effective delivery techniques: volume, pace eye contact, emphasis, gestures, enunciation
Interact effectively in discussions by o staying on topic o being credible by providing evidence and/or examples o asking clarifying questions while striving for understanding o building on the ideas of others o engaging others to participate o speaking with enthusiasm, confidence and appropriate body language while making eye contact o pronouncing words clearly, carefully and loudly so others will hear, understand and be able to respond o demonstrating courtesy when others respond by providing others with attention and respect
Listen Actively and monitor one’s own understanding by asking pertinent questions, summarizing and/or reflecting on what is heard
Listen Actively and monitor one’s own understanding by asking probing questions, paraphrasing, summarizing and/or reflecting on the speaker’s message
Listen with civility to the ideas of others
Understand the relationship of words within sentences. (i.e. semantics; syntax)
Analyze a primary source for accuracy and bias and connect it to a time and place in United States history.
Analyze historical causation for a specific event.
Analyze the interaction of cultural, economic, geographic, political, and social relations for an American from whom we can learn.
Construct a biography of an American and generate conclusions regarding his/her qualities and limitations.
Differentiate between primary and secondary sources and evaluate the point-of-view of the author.
Explain why certain writings, oral traditions, material artifacts, architecture, and historic places have been maintained in the present and given for the benefits of future generations.
Synthesize a rationale for the study of individuals in United States history.
Combine sentences in an organized manner to convey meaning.
Combine words to form a complete thought
Interact effectively in discussions by o focusing on the topic o asking relevant questions o sharing experienceso building on the idea of others o Use appropriate volume while initiating and participating in conversationso engaging others to participate o initiate and respond appropriately to conversations and discussionso display appropriate turn-taking behaviors
Interact effectively in discussions by o focusing on the topic o asking relevant questions o sharing experienceso building on the idea of others o use appropriate volume while initiating answers and conversationo initiate and respond appropriately to conversations and discussionso display appropriate turn-taking behaviors
Interact effectively in discussions by o focusing on the topico asking relevant questionso sharing experienceso initiate and respond appropriately to conversations and discussions (K-2 only)o Display appropriate turn taking behavior
Listen actively to increase one’s own understanding by asking questions and/or retelling informatioN
Listen attentively and follow directions to perform a simple task
Listen attentively and follow directions to perform a task (multi-step oral directions, solving problems, following rules)
Listen politely to the ideas of others
Listen politely to the ideas of others by facing and keeping eyes on the speaker
Make connections and form a personal response to the speaker’s message
