Kansas State Standards for Language Arts: Grade 4

KS.1. Reading: The student reads and comprehends text across the curriculum.

1.2. The student reads fluently.

1.2.1. The student uses knowledge of conventions (e.g., question marks, exclamation points, commas, apostrophes, colons, semi-colons, dashes) to read fluently at instructional or independent reading levels. 21
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1.2.2. The student reads expressively with appropriate pace, phrasing, intonation, and rhythm of speech. 20
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1.2.3. The student uses knowledge of sentence structure to read fluently at instructional or independent reading levels. 2
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1.2.4. The student uses a variety of word-recognition strategies (e.g., practicing words in isolation, practicing reading words in text, orthographic patterns) to read fluently. 24
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1.2.5. The student adjusts reading rate to support comprehension when reading narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive texts. 24
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1.3. The student expands vocabulary.

1.3.1. The student determines the meaning of words or phrases by using context clues (e.g., definitions, restatements, examples, descriptions) from sentences or paragraphs. 24
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1.3.2. The student identifies and uses synonyms, antonyms, homophones, and homographs to determine the meaning of words. 12
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1.3.3. The student uses a dictionary or a glossary to determine an appropriate definition of a word or uses a thesaurus to expand vocabulary. 6
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1.3.4. The student determines meaning of words through knowledge of word structure (e.g., compound nouns, contractions, root words, prefixes, suffixes). 14
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1.3.5. The student determines the meaning of figurative language by interpreting similes, metaphors, and idioms. 20
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1.3.6. The student identifies the connotation and denotation of new words. 24
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1.4. The student comprehends a variety of texts (narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive).

1.4.1. The student identifies characteristics of narrative, expository, technical, and persuasive texts. 7
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1.4.2. The student understands the purpose of text features (e.g., title, graphs/charts and maps, table of contents, pictures/illustrations, boldface type, italics, glossary, index, headings, subheadings, topic and summary sentences, captions) and uses such features to locate information in and to gain meaning from appropriate-level texts. 29
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1.4.3. The student uses prior knowledge and content to make, revise, and confirm predictions. 4
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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. 13
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1.4.5. The student uses information from the text to make inferences and draw conclusions. 4
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1.4.6. The student identifies text structure (e.g., sequence, problem-solution, comparison-contrast, description, cause-effect). 29
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1.4.7. The student compares and contrasts information (e.g., topics, characters' traits, themes, problem-solution, cause-effect relationships) in one or more appropriate-level text(s) and identifies compare/contrast signal words. 29
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1.4.8. The student links causes and effects in appropriate-level narrative and expository texts. 7
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1.4.9. The student retells main ideas or events as well as supporting details in appropriate-level narrative, expository, and technical texts. 24
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1.4.10. The student identifies the topic, main idea(s), and supporting details in appropriate-level texts. 29
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1.4.11. The student identifies the author's purpose (e.g., to persuade, to entertain, to inform). 24
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1.4.12. The student establishes a purpose for reading or listening (e.g., to be informed, to follow directions, to be entertained). 4
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1.4.13. The student follows directions explained in technical text. 3
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1.4.14. The student distinguishes between fact and opinion in various types of appropriate-level texts. 3
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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, personality traits, and feelings, and explains reasons for characters' actions and the consequences of those actions. 6
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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. 12
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2.1.3. The student identifies or describes the major conflict in a story and how it is resolved. 2
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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 describes aspects of history and culture found in works of literature. 4
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2.2.2. The student compares and contrasts various languages, traditions, and cultures found in literature. 4
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2.2.3. The student makes connections between specific aspects of literature from a variety of cultures and personal experiences. 5
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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). 10
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1.1.2. The student writes using (1) personal experience (2) observations (3) prior knowledge (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 20
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1.1.3. The student maintains focused ideas with supporting details, which give the reader important information that he/she could not personally bring to the text (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 11
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1.1.4. The student identifies what constitutes plagiarism (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 28
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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). 14
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1.1.6. The student writes a piece with a clear introduction, reasonable body, and conclusion (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 14
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1.1.7. The student uses transitions to allow ideas to flow smoothly within the writing piece (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 15
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1.1.8. The student writes in an expressive and individualized style with an awareness of the reader (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 14
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1.1.9. The student uses specific nouns, powerful verbs, and vivid adjectives in writing (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 5
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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). 6
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1.1.11. The student writes grammatically correct sentences that vary in length and structure to make the reading pleasant and natural (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 7
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1.1.12. The student writes sentence beginnings that relate to and build upon previous sentences (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 7
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1.1.13. The student recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 7
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1.1.14. The student uses dialogue appropriately (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 10
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1.1.16. The student uses standard writing conventions with accuracy so that meaning is clearly conveyed (e.g. capitalization, punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 29
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1.1.17. The student writes with correct grammar and usage that contributes to clarity, (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 7
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1.1.18. The student uses correct spelling even with more difficult words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 6
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1.1.19. The student uses correct paragraph divisions to reinforce the organizational structure (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 2
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1.2.6. The student identifies references for all information used or reproduced from sources (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 8
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1.2.7. The student constructs a simple bibliography with author, title, publisher, year, and/or Web site name (Ideas and Content: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 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, P). 19
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1.2.9. The student writes a piece with a clear introduction, reasonable body, and conclusion (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 14
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1.2.10. The student writes paragraph(s) with a topic sentence that includes supporting details in a logical order (typically 3-5 sentences (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 2
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1.2.11. The student uses transitions to allow ideas to flow smoothly within the writing piece (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 2
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1.2.12. The student begins to write to convey emotion and personality to inform the reader (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 14
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1.2.13. The student uses specific nouns, powerful verbs, and vivid adjectives in writing (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 5
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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, P). 6
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1.2.15. The student writes grammatically correct sentences that vary in length and structure and makes the reading pleasant and natural (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 7
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1.2.16. The student writes sentence beginnings that relate to and build upon previous sentences (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 2
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1.2.17. The student recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 2
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1.2.19. The student uses standard writing conventions with accuracy so that meaning is clearly conveyed (e.g. capitalization, punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: (N, E, T, P). 3
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1.2.20. The student uses writing that includes grammar and usage, which are correct and contribute to clarity (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 6
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1.2.21. The student uses correct spelling even with more difficult words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 16
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1.2.22. The student uses correct paragraphing to reinforce the organizational structure (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 5
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1.3.7. The student writes paragraph(s) or list(s) about one idea (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 2
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1.3.8. The student writes a piece in logical and/or sequential order (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 14
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1.3.9. The student uses transitions to connect points within the piece (e.g. next, after, then (Organization: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 14
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1.3.10. The student writes with an awareness of purpose and audience (e.g. letters, simple reports, directions, brochures, electronic text (Voice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 6
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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, P) . 9
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1.3.12. The student selects words that convey the writer's message clearly and precisely (e.g. technical terms (Word Choice: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 3
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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, P). 7
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1.3.15. The student uses standard writing conventions (e.g. capitalization, punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 25
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1.3.16. The student uses correct grammar and usage that contributes to clarity (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T) . 7
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1.3.17. The student spells familiar and most unfamiliar words correctly and uses available resource (e.g. dictionary, spell check (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T). 6
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1.3.18. The student uses graphic devices that are supportive of the text (e.g. charts, graphs, maps, illustrations, other text features (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: T) . 4
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1.4.15. The student writes sentence beginnings that relate to and build upon previous sentences (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 2
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1.4.16. The student recognizes an incomplete thought (fragment (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 3
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1.4.17. The student begins to write purposeful dialogue (Sentence Fluency: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P). 17
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1.4.18. The student uses standard writing conventions with accuracy so that meaning is clearly conveyed (e.g. capitalization, punctuation (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 25
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1.4.19. The student writes with correct grammar and usage, which contributes to clarity (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 7
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1.4.20. The student uses correct spelling even with more difficult words (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 6
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1.4.21. The student uses paragraph division to reinforce the organizational structure of the text (Conventions: prewriting, drafting, revising: N, E, T, P) . 5
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2.1.4. The student locates appropriate information (e.g., print, non-print). 10
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2.1.5. The student records information. 2
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2.1.6. The student organizes and presents information in both oral and written forms. 14
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2.1.7. The student categorizes relevant information from multiple sources into major categories (e.g., topics, subtopics). 18
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2.2.4. The student constructs a simple bibliography with author, title, publisher, year, and/or website name. 8
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1.5. The effective listener analyzes/evaluates the message.

1.5.1. The students predict various outcomes. 5
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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. 3
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1.5.4. The students describe exaggeration and distortion and their effects. 2
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1.5.5. The students begin to develop internal criteria to determine fact from fiction. 2
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1.5.6. The students use external criteria to determine fact from fiction. 4
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1.6. The effective listener participates appropriately in small groups.

1.6.3. The students give verbal and nonverbal responses that indicate attention to the topic of discussion, such as asking relevant questions. 10
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1.6.4. The students repeat/summarize comments made by others. 17
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1.6.5. The students recognize the existence of differing viewpoints of others. 7
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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.

2.3.2. The students describe visual messages in detail.

2.3.3. The students seek clarification. 11
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2.3.4. The students interpret the meanings of visual messages.

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. 11
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2.4.2. The students remember significant details from visual messages.

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. 9
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2.5. The effective viewer analyzes/evaluates visual messages.

2.5.1. The students predict various outcomes.

2.5.2. The students draw appropriate conclusions with supporting details.

2.5.3. The students identify the purposes of visual messages.

2.5.4. The students use external criteria to distinguish fact from fiction.

2.5.5. The students identify the target of visual messages.

2.5.6. The students develop internal criteria to determine real from manipulated images.

2.5.7. The students describe the techniques used in visual messages to affect the viewer, such as exaggeration, distortion, and humor.

2.5.8. The students express and support personal evaluation of messages by giving one or two reasons.

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.

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. 10
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3.1.3. The students recognize if the occasion and context are formal or informal. 10
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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. 11
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3.2.2. The students initiate oral communication during appropriate times and situations. 7
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3.2.3. The students prepare and present individual oral reports. 6
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3.2.4. The students prepare and present short narrative speeches. 7
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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. 6
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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. 7
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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. 9
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3.3.4. The students stay focused on the topic. 9
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3.3.5. The students organize details in logical order. 10
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3.3.6. The students use language that is clear. 10
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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. 10
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3.4.2. The students stay focused on purpose, audience, and situation. 10
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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. 15
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3.4.4. The students adapt vocabulary for purpose, audience, and situation. 10
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3.4.5. The students use figurative language, such as simple analogies, common multiple meaning words, and familiar idioms. 25
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3.4.6. The students use syntax and vocabulary that represent age-appropriate oral language as opposed to written language. 6
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3.4.7. The students use language that reflects personal and authentic voice. 6
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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. 10
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3.5.3. The students use appropriate pronunciation and clear articulation. 10
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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. 7
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3.5.5. The students use a natural, conversational vocal style when presenting a planned speech. 10
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3.6. The effective speaker participates appropriately in small groups.

3.6.1. The students contribute relevant information. 13
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3.6.2. The students seek relevant information through questions. 22
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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. 4
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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. 3
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4.2.2. The students recognize features of print sources, such as index, table of contents, glossary, and charts.

4.2.3. The students recognize features of electronic sources, such as search terms and search engines. 8
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4.2.4. The students locate sources of information independently. 10
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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. 3
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4.3.2. The students sort/select information using graphic organizers or lists. 4
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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. 11
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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
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 5.2.2.

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. 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 5.3.1.

5.3.2. The students use content that enhances the topic. 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 5.3.2.

5.3.3. The students include sufficient detail for the topic. 11
Suggested Titles for Kansas Language Arts State Standard 5.3.3.