2nd_LA-ListenSpeak

 = 2nd Grade LA Listening and Speaking =  ·  Listens to part of story or discussion  ·  Responses are off topic  ·  Listens actively with a purpose  ·  Asks and answers relevant questions and makes contributions in discussions with guidance  ·  Listens critically to interpret and evaluate  ·  Asks and answers relevant questions and makes contributions in discussions
 * __ Listens attentively and is actively engaged __**
 * Performance Level 1 **
 * Performance Level 2 **
 * Performance Level 3 **

Performance Level 4
  ·  Listens critically and initiates discussions pertinent to topic   ·   Asks and answers questions to make connections  ·  Uses limited vocabulary to describe ideas, feelings, and experiences  ·  Tools, such as objects, pictures and charts are not referenced in presentation  ·  Retells limited information in a non-sequential order  ·  Uses relevant vocabulary to describe ideas, feelings, and experiences  ·  Uses tools, such as objects, pictures and charts with guidance <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Retells limited information in sequential order <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Uses relevant vocabulary to clearly describe ideas, feelings, and experiences <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Clarifies and supports spoken messages using tools, such as objects, pictures and charts <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Retells by summarizing or clarifying
 * __ Presents information in an organized and meaningful way __**
 * Performance Level 1 **
 * Performance Level 2 **
 * Performance Level 3 **

Performance Level 4
<span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Uses advanced vocabulary to clearly describe ideas, feelings, and experiences <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> · Selects most effective tools to clarify and support spoken messages Communicates effectively in a variety of situations __** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Shares experiences and ideas without making connections to those of others <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Uses limited vocabulary to express self <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Connects experiences and ideas to those of others with guidance <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Uses basic vocabulary to express self when addressing an audience <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Connects experiences and ideas to those of others consistently <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Adapts and chooses language appropriate for different audiences and purposes using correct volume and rate <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Speaks in complete sentences with correct subject verb agreement <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ** Performance Level 4 ** <span style="FONT-SIZE: 8pt; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol"> ·  Connects experiences and extends ideas extensively to those of others consistently ·  Uses advanced language when addressing a variety of audiences for different purposes
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 * Performance Level 1 **
 * Performance Level 2 **
 * Performance Level 3 **

** ELLs - English Language Learners
 * In addition to the above expectations, English language learners (ELLs) are expected to progress through the following language proficiency continuum. Language proficiency progress will be assessed in the spring and reported to the state using the Texas English Language Proficiency Assessment System.

Beginning
Beginning English language learners have little or no ability to understand or speak English in academic and social settings.

Intermediate
Intermediate English language learners have the ability to understand and speak simple, high-frequency English used in routine academic and social settings.

Advanced
Advanced English language learners have the ability to speak and understand, with support, grade-appropriate spoken English used in academic and social settings.

Advanced High
Advanced high English language learners have he ability to speak and understand, with minimal support, grade-appropriate spoken English used in academic and social settings.