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STANDARD 3.3 (SPEAKING) Grade Two

Strands with Cumulative Progress Indicators

A. Discussion (small group and whole class)

  1. Elaborate on experiences and ideas.
  2. Begin to stay focused on a topic of discussion.
  3. Offer personal opinion related to topics of discussion.
  4. Wait their turn to speak.

B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing

  1. Ask for explanation to clarify meaning.
  2. Respond to ideas posed by others.
  3. Restate to demonstrate understanding.
  4. Identify a problem and simple steps for solving the problem.

C. Word Choice

  1. Use new vocabulary learned from literature and classroom experiences.
  2. Recognize and discuss how authors use words to create vivid images.

D. Oral Presentation

  1. Participate in a dramatization or role play.
  2. Begin to understand the importance of looking at a speaker.
  3. Talk about an experience or work sample in front of a small group.