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Big Idea:
Oral language is a tool for communicating, thinking, and
learning. |
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3.3 A. Discussion |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How can discussion increase our knowledge and understanding of an
idea(s)? |
- Oral discussion helps to build connections to others and create
opportunities for learning. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Kindergarten |
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1.
Share
experiences and express ideas. |
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2.
Participate in
conversations with peers and adults. |
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3.
React to stories, poems, and songs. |
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3.3 B. Questioning (Inquiry) and Contributing |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
- When is it appropriate to ask questions?
- How do speakers express their thoughts and feelings? |
- Questioning and contributing help speakers convey their message,
explore issues and clarify their thinking. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Kindergarten |
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1.
Share in conversations with others. |
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2.
Use oral
language to extend learning. |
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3.3 C.
Word Choice |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How does the choice of words affect the message? |
- A speaker’s choice of words and style set a tone and define the
message. |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Kindergarten |
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1.
Use language to describe feelings,
people, objects, and events. |
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2. Suggest rhyming words during
word play, songs, or read-aloud. |
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3.3 D.
Oral Presentation |
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Essential Questions |
Enduring Understandings |
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- How does a speaker communicate so others will listen and
understand the message? |
- A speaker selects a form and organizational pattern based on the
audience and purpose |
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Cumulative Progress
Indicators |
Comments and Examples |
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By the end of Kindergarten |
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1.
Sing familiar songs and rhymes to
promote oral language development. |
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2.
Begin to use
social conventions of language. |
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