1. Develop Listening Comprehension

Listen for Specific Information 1.1 demonstrate comprehension of specific information in simple directions, instructions, and short classroom presentations on personal and familiar topics; retell key events from a simple story read aloud

Listen to Interact 1.2 demonstrate understanding of clearly spoken, simple English on personal and familiar topics about personal information, interests, and experiences; participate in paired and small-group exchanges on familiar topics

2. Develop Fluency in Speaking

Speak to Interact 2.1 engage in simple spoken interactions on personal and familiar topics (e.g., weather, leisure activities, and places and services in the community; express likes and dislikes related to particular food, music, and recreational activities; play simple interactive games) 

Use Conversational Strategies 2.2 use a few familiar conversational expressions and simple non-verbal communication (e.g., “Can I help you?”; attention-getting expressions such as “Excuse me”, “Could I please have …” ; conversation closing expressions such as “It was nice to meet you”, “Sorry, I have to go now”) 

Speak for Academic Purposes 2.3 present ideas and information orally (e.g., identify a-v equipment; tell part of a story in a round-robin storytelling activity; retell key events from a photo montage or picture sequence) Teacher prompt: “Please tell the class five facts (or things) about your topic. Use your poster to help you explain.”

Unit One Speaking/Listening Skills

 Specific Expectations

By the end of this course, students will demonstrate: 

Effective Listening Skills

B1.1 

evaluate and use various effective listening skills to enhance comprehension, including paraphrasing, asking open-ended questions, making relevant responses in group discussions, and reflecting on what has been said, and use these skills in formal and informal contexts and for various purposes

Listening Strategies for Comprehension

B1.2 

select and use a variety of listening strategies before, during, and after listening to analyze and comprehend information communicated orally and non-verbally, seek clarification, and identify relevant evidence to support a response appropriate to the context

Speaking Purpose and Strategies

B1.3 

analyze the purpose and audience for speaking in formal and informal contexts, and select and adapt speaking strategies to communicate clearly and coherently

Oral and Non-Verbal Communication Strategies

B1.4 

identify and use oral and non-verbal communication strategies, including expression, gestures, and body language, and evaluate and compare the effectiveness of these strategies in supporting understanding or communication, including how their use may vary across cultures

Word Choice, Syntax, and Grammar in Oral Communication

B1.5 

use precise and descriptive word choice, including domain-specific vocabulary from various subjects, and cohesive and coherent sentences during formal and informal communication, to support audience comprehension