Kansas State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 3

KS.2. Literature: The student responds to a variety of text.

2.1. The student uses literary concepts to interpret and respond to text.

2.1.1. The student identifies and describes characters' physical traits, basic personality traits, and actions. 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 2.1.1.

2.1.2. The student identifies and describes the setting (e.g., environment, time of day or year, historical period, situation, place) of the story or literary text. 5
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2.1.3. The student identifies plot sequence. 6
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2.2. The student understands the significance of literature and its contributions to human understanding and culture.

2.2.1. The student reads to connect personal experiences and ideas with those of other cultures in literature. 4
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 2.2.1.

2.2.2. The student compares and contrasts various languages, traditions, and cultures found in literature. 7
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2.2.3. The student makes connections between specific aspects of literature from a variety of cultures and personal experiences. 7
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KS.1. Writing: The student writes effectively for a variety of audiences, purposes, and contexts.

1.1. The student writes narrative text using the writing process.

1.1.1. The student chooses and writes about a narrowed and focused idea, and occasionally writes about a given prompt (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.1.

1.1.2. The student practices writing by using (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
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1.1.3. The student develops one clear main idea with supporting details (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.3.

1.1.4. The student discusses what constitutes plagiarism (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 9
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1.1.5. The student uses a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.5.

1.1.6. The student writes a piece with an introduction, body, and conclusion (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
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1.1.7. The student writes paragraph(s) with a topic sentence and supporting details (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 2
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1.1.8. The student shares emotions and feelings about the topic with an awareness of the reader (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.8.

1.1.9. The student recognizes and uses nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their writing (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 50
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1.1.10. The student chooses words and phrases appropriate for purposes and audiences (e.g. family, peers, teachers (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
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1.1.11. The student writes complete sentences that vary in length and that are easy to read aloud (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
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1.1.12. The student writes sentences with different beginnings (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
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1.1.13. The student recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.13.

1.1.14. The student begins to use dialogue (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
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1.1.16. The student capitalizes proper nouns as well as beginnings of sentences using correct punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 20
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1.1.17. The student uses correct noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, and subject/verb agreement (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 6
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1.1.18. The student correctly spells high frequency words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 6
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.18.

1.1.19. The student attempts to use correct paragraph divisions to reinforce the organizational structure (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 2
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.1.19.

1.2. The student writes expository text using the writing process.

1.2.1. The student chooses and writes about an idea and occasionally writes about a given prompt (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.1.

1.2.2. The student develops one clear main idea with supporting details (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.2.

1.2.3. The student writes by using (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) begins to incorporate information from varied resources and formally recognizes source (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 13
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1.2.4. The student expresses information in own words using details and complete sentences (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.2.5. The student discusses what constitutes plagiarism (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 8
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1.2.6. The student gives credit to the author, title, or Web site (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 8
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1.2.7. The student constructs a simple bibliography with author and title (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 8
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1.2.8. The student uses a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.8.

1.2.9. The student writes a piece with an introduction, body, and conclusion (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 11
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1.2.10. The student writes paragraph(s) with a topic sentence and supporting details (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 2
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1.2.11. The student begins to use transitions to allow ideas to flow smoothly within the writing piece (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.11.

1.2.12. The student writes feelings and thoughts about the topic with the purpose of informing the reader (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.12.

1.2.13. The student recognizes and uses nouns, verbs, and adjectives in their writing (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 50
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.13.

1.2.14. The student chooses words and phrases appropriate for purpose and audience (e.g. family, peers, teachers (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.14.

1.2.15. The student writes complete sentences that vary in length and are easy to read aloud (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.15.

1.2.16. The student writes sentences with different beginnings (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 5
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.16.

1.2.17. The student recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 5
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1.2.19. The student capitalizes proper nouns as well as beginnings of sentences and uses correct punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 5
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1.2.20. The student uses correct noun/pronoun agreement, verb tenses, and subject/verb agreement (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 12
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.2.20.

1.2.21. The student correctly spells high frequency words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 6
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1.2.22. The student attempts to use correct paragraph division to reinforce the organizational structure (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 2
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1.3. The student writes technical text using the writing process.

1.3.1. The student chooses and writes about a narrowed and focused idea, and occasionally writes about a given prompt (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.3.2. The student uses supporting details, which helps to clarify the main idea (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.3.2.

1.3.3. The student discusses what constitutes plagiarism (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 8
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1.3.6. The student uses a variety of prewriting strategies (e.g. webbing, brainstorming, listing, working in pairs or in cooperative groups (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 1.3.6.

1.3.7. The student writes paragraph(s) or list(s) about one idea (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 2
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1.3.8. The student writes a piece in sequential order (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising, N, E, T). 11
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1.3.9. The student begins to use simple transitions (e.g. first, second, third, finally (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.3.10. The student begins to write with an awareness of purpose and audience (e.g. letters, simple reports, directions, brochures (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.3.11. The student attempts to write with authority so the voice is not distracting (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.3.12. The student chooses words that are accurate and make the message clear (e.g. technical terms (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 11
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1.3.14. The student writes compact sentences or phrases that make the point clear (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 5
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1.3.15. The student capitalizes proper nouns and beginnings of sentences and uses correct punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 20
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1.3.16. The student uses correct grammar when writing sentences or phrases (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 5
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1.3.17. The student uses correct spelling even with more difficult words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 6
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1.3.18. The student uses graphic devices (e.g. charts, graphs, maps, illustrations, other text features (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: T). 14
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2.1.4. The student locates appropriate information (e.g., print, non-print). 13
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2.1.5. The student records information. 11
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2.1.6. The student organizes and shares information. 11
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2.1.7. The student evaluates relevant information. 11
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2.2.4. The student constructs a simple bibliography with author and title. 8
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1.3.4. The students ask questions for clarification. 11
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1.4. The effective listener remembers and applies content of the message. 6
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1.4.1. The students accurately complete a task. 12
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1.4.2. The students apply knowledge in a new context. 12
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1.4.3. The students remember significant details. 12
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1.5. The effective listener analyzes/evaluates the message.

1.5.1. The students predict various outcomes. 7
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1.5.2. The students draw appropriate conclusions with supporting details. 4
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1.5.3. The students identify the purpose of the message. 10
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1.5.4. The students describe exaggeration and distortion and their effects. 15
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1.5.5. The students begin to develop internal criteria to determine fact from fiction. 21
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1.5.6. The students use external criteria to determine fact from fiction. 49
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1.5.7. The students express and support personal evaluation of message, such as agreement or disagreement (one or two reasons given). 11
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1.6. The effective listener participates appropriately in small groups.

1.6.1. The students pay attention when others are speaking. 6
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1.6.2. The students avoid distracting or interrupting others. 6
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1.6.3. The students give verbal and nonverbal responses that indicate attention to the topic of discussion, such as asking relevant questions. 11
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1.6.4. The students repeat/summarize comments made by others. 10
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1.6.5. The students recognize the existence of differing viewpoints of others. 3
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2.3. The effective viewer understands visual messages.

2.3.1. The students answer increasingly complex questions related to visual messages. 1
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2.3.2. The students describe visual messages in detail. 1
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2.3.3. The students seek clarification. 1
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2.3.4. The students interpret the meanings of visual messages. 1
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2.4. The effective viewer remembers and applies content of visual messages.

2.4.1. The students use components of visual messages to complete tasks. 1
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2.4.2. The students remember significant details from visual messages. 1
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2.4.3. The students apply knowledge from visual message in new visual contexts and products, such as maps, dioramas, models, and computer-generated posters. 1
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2.5. The effective viewer analyzes/evaluates visual messages.

2.5.1. The students predict various outcomes. 1
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2.5.2. The students draw appropriate conclusions with supporting details. 1
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2.5.3. The students identify the purposes of visual messages. 1
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2.5.4. The students use external criteria to distinguish fact from fiction. 1
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2.5.5. The students identify the target of visual messages. 1
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2.5.6. The students develop internal criteria to determine real from manipulated images. 1
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2.5.7. The students describe the techniques used in visual messages to affect the viewer, such as exaggeration, distortion, and humor. 1
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2.5.8. The students express and support personal evaluation of messages by giving one or two reasons. 1
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KS.3. Speaking: Learners speak effectively for a variety of audiences, purposes, occasions, and contexts.

3.1. The effective speaker considers variables in the speaking situation (audience, purpose, occasion, and context) that affect the composition of his/her message. 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 3.1.

3.1.1. The students recognize characteristics of their audience, such as group size, gender, and age. 11
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3.1.2. The students recognize different purposes for speaking, such as to inform, persuade, and entertain. 11
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3.1.3. The students recognize if the occasion and context are formal or informal. 11
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3.2. The effective speaker participates in a variety of communication opportunities.

3.2.1. The students reply to questions with appropriate verbal and nonverbal response behavior, such as phrases, sentences, and courteous nonverbal cues. 7
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3.2.2. The students initiate oral communication during appropriate times and situations. 8
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3.2.3. The students prepare and present individual oral reports. 9
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3.2.4. The students prepare and present short narrative speeches. 9
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3.2.5. The students present short impromptu speeches based on classroom content, such as a one-minute description of how magnets work. 9
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 3.2.5.

3.3. The effective speaker produces a coherent message.

3.3.1. The students use a topic sentence or other appropriate organizational device as a basis for planning and developing an oral report. 5
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3.3.2. The students express thoughts using phrases and complete sentences. 6
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3.3.3. The students give information related to the topic. 12
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3.3.4. The students stay focused on the topic. 12
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3.3.5. The students organize details in logical order. 12
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3.3.6. The students use language that is clear. 12
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3.4. The effective speaker uses appropriate content for purpose, audience, occasion, and context.

3.4.1. The students vary information presented according to the purpose, audience, and situation. 12
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3.4.2. The students stay focused on purpose, audience, and situation. 14
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3.4.3. The students expand or limit content as needed or directed, such as use of examples, AV aids, and technology. 5
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3.4.4. The students adapt vocabulary for purpose, audience, and situation. 2
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3.4.5. The students use figurative language, such as simple analogies, common multiple meaning words, and familiar idioms. 39
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3.4.6. The students use syntax and vocabulary that represent age-appropriate oral language as opposed to written language. 4
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3.4.7. The students use language that reflects personal and authentic voice. 24
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3.5. The effective speaker demonstrates control of delivery skills.

3.5.1. The students maintain eye contact. 8
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3.5.2. The students vary vocal expression according to situation, such as volume, pace, and inflection. 24
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3.5.3. The students use appropriate pronunciation and clear articulation. 8
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3.5.4. The students use appropriate nonverbal behaviors (eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, posture, and proximity) according to the situation. 8
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3.5.5. The students use a natural, conversational vocal style when presenting a planned speech. 8
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3.6. The effective speaker participates appropriately in small groups.

3.6.1. The students contribute relevant information. 9
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3.6.2. The students seek relevant information through questions. 11
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3.6.3. The students respond politely to the ideas and opinions of others, such as taking turns and no put-downs. 9
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KS.4. Information Retrieval: The communicator will retrieve information from a variety of appropriate sources.

4.1. The effective communicator is knowledgeable of available sources.

4.1.1. The students differentiate between types of reference materials, such as an almanac, atlas, thesaurus, electronic source, magazine, or encyclopedia. 6
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4.2. The effective communicator uses sources from a variety of media and formats.

4.2.1. The students identify appropriate sources, such as reference materials, electronic sources, or experts.

4.2.2. The students recognize features of print sources, such as index, table of contents, glossary, and charts. 3
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4.2.3. The students recognize features of electronic sources, such as search terms and search engines. 5
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4.2.4. The students locate sources of information independently. 13
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4.3. The effective communicator collects, sorts, and selects sources and information.

4.3.1. The students gather information from three to four primary and secondary sources. 7
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4.3.2. The students sort/select information using graphic organizers or lists. 10
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4.4. The effective communicator analyzes/evaluates the sources and information.

4.4.1. The students analyze the usefulness of the source for purposes, audiences, occasions, and contexts. 4
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4.4.2. The students analyze the appropriateness of the source/information for purposes, audiences, occasions, and contexts. 4
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KS.5. Media Products: Communicators effectively use a variety of media to create products to communicate for a variety of audiences, purposes, occasions and contexts.

5.1. The effective communicator is knowledgeable about various methods that can be used to create aural and visual products.

5.1.1. The students identify various methods to create media products, such as computer generated graphics, two-or three-dimensional displays, and audio/video recordings. 2
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5.2. The effective communicator creates single-media and multimedia products.

5.2.1. The students create products that communicate a message, such as drug safety posters, audio book reports, three-dimensional displays, computer generated graphics, tables, and graphs. 11
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5.2.2. The students choose appropriate media for content, purpose, audience, occasion, and context. 11
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5.3. The effective communicator uses appropriate content for purpose, audience, occasion, and context.

5.3.1. The students use content consistent with the topic. 12
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5.3.2. The students use content that enhances the topic. 12
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5.3.3. The students include sufficient detail for the topic. 12
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1.3.5. The student determines meaning of words through knowledge of word structure (e.g., compound nouns, contractions, root words, prefixes, suffixes). 16
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1.4.4. The student generates and responds logically to literal, inferential, and critical thinking questions before, during, and after reading the text. 3
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1.4.5. The student uses information from the text to make inferences and draw conclusions. 2
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1.4.6. The student identifies text structure (e.g., sequence, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, description, cause-effect). 3
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1.4.7. The student sequences events and information in logical order. 6
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1.4.8. The student compares and contrasts information (e.g., topics, characters) in a text. 29
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1.4.9. The student links causes and effects in appropriate-level narrative and expository texts. 2
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1.4.10. The student retells main ideas or events as well as supporting details in narrative and expository texts. 6
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1.4.11. The student identifies the topic, main idea(s), and supporting details in appropriate-level texts. 33
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1.4.12. The student explains the author's purpose (e.g., to persuade, to entertain, to inform). 34
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1.4.13. The student establishes a purpose for reading or listening (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions, to be entertained). 9
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1.4.14. The student distinguishes between fact and opinion in various texts. 4
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