Fifth Grade (5)
Communication Standards
COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 1.? The student uses listening and observation skills to
gain understanding.
1.1?? Focuses attention.
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Pays attention in
conversations or discussion while others are talking
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Identifies and exhibits
appropriate audience behaviors in varied settings (examples:
theatrical performances, classroom directions, presentations,
lessons)
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 1.? The student uses listening and observation skills to
gain understanding.
1.2
Listens and observes to gain and interpret
information.
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Interprets non-verbal
communication
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Identifies and
interprets visual information (examples: illustrations,
dance)
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Listens for,
identifies, and explains: purpose, main ideas and
details
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Summarizes, infers, and
interprets
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Evaluates speech and
media for fact or opinion, accuracy, organization of
ideas
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Follows oral
directions
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 1.? The student uses listening and observation skills to
gain understanding.
1.3?? Checks for understanding by asking questions and
paraphrasing.
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Asks questions to
clarify content and meaning including who, what, why, when, where,
and how
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Paraphrases
information
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Gives opinions about
what is being expressed
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COMMUNICATION STANDARD 2.? The student
communicates ideas clearly and effectively.
2.1?? Communicates clearly to a range of audiences for
different purposes.
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Communicates with
larger groups (examples: assemblies, committees)
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Designs presentations
based on needs of the audience
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Chooses form
appropriate for purpose and audience
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 2.? The student communicates ideas clearly and
effectively.
2.2?? Develops content and ideas.
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Chooses content which
relates to topic, audience, and purpose
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Selects material from
multiple sources
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Organizes information
in a logical sequence using smooth transitions
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Conveys ideas
clearly
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 2.? The student communicates ideas clearly and
effectively.
2.3?? Uses effective delivery.
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Speaks at an
appropriate volume and rate
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Speaks fluently,
expressively, and with confidence
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Makes eye
contact
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Uses appropriate facial
expression and body language
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 2.? The student communicates ideas clearly and
effectively.
2.4?? Uses effective language and style.
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Uses grammatically
correct language and varied sentences
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Uses vocabulary
appropriate to purpose and audience
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Uses respectful and
accurate language
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Begins to adapt style
to topic, audience, and purpose
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 2.? The student communicates ideas clearly and
effectively.
2.5?? Effectively uses action, sound, and/or images to
support presentations.
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Selects and uses visual
aids (examples: maps, diagrams) and appropriate media to illustrate
ideas
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COMMUNICATION STANDARD 3.? The student uses
communication strategies and skills to work effectively with
others.
3.1?? Uses language to interact effectively and responsibly
with others.
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Demonstrates
conversation skills: giving personal and group introductions,
obtaining and providing assistance, and giving clear oral
directions
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Distinguishes that
there are different purposes for speech (examples: to inform, to
persuade)
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Uses non-verbal
clues
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Uses responsible,
respectful language
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Varies language
depending on situation and audience
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 3.? The student uses communication strategies and skills
to work effectively with others.
3.2?? Works cooperatively as a member of a group.
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Assumes a variety of
roles
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Encourages
others
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Participates in or
leads group: contributes cooperatively, uses respectful language
and behavior, facilitates group results
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 3.? The student uses communication strategies and skills
to work effectively with others.
3.3?? Seeks agreement and solutions through
discussion.
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Acknowledges various
ideas and viewpoints
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Accepts responsibility
for personal actions
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Examines options and
consequences
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Suggests solutions and
initiates action
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COMMUNICATION STANDARD 4.? The student
analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal
communication.
4.1?? Assesses strengths
and need for improvement; assesses own and others? communication
strengths and needs and sets goals for improvement.
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Uses established
criteria to evaluate and set goals to improve one?s own and others?
presentations (examples: fact vs. opinion, credibility)
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COMMUNICATION STANDARD 4.? The student analyzes and evaluates
the effectiveness of formal and informal communication.
4.2?? Seeks and offers feedback; seeks
and uses feedback to improve communication; offers suggestions and
comments to others.
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Offers specific
constructive feedback based on established criteria
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Accepts and applies
feedback on own presentations when appropriate
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COMMUNICATION STANDARD 4.? The student
analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of formal and informal
communication.
4.3? Analyzes mass communication.
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Analyzes mass media for
purposes and some techniques (examples: stereotyping, celebrity
testimonial)
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Analyzes media for
fact, opinion, and credibility
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Analyzes media for
point of view and underlying assumptions
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COMMUNICATION
STANDARD 4.? The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness
of formal and informal communication.
4.4?? Analyzes how communication is used in career
settings.
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Analyzes purposes of
different kinds of communication in the workplace (examples: voice-
mail, debates, interviews)
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