4th Grade Communication Expectations

1. The student uses listening and observation skills and strategies to gain understanding.

		1.1. Uses listening and observation skills and strategies to focus attention and interpret information.
		1.2. Understands, analyzes, synthesizes, or evaluates information from a variety of sources.
	2. The student uses communication skills and strategies to interact/work effectively with others.
		2.1. Uses language to interact effectively and responsibly in a multicultural context.
		2.2. Uses interpersonal skills and strategies in a multicultural context to work collaboratively, solve problems, and perform tasks.
		2.3. Uses skills and strategies to communicate interculturally.
	3. The student uses communication skills and strategies to effectively present ideas and one's self in a variety of situations.
		3.1. Uses knowledge of topic/theme, audience, and purpose to plan presentations.
		3.2. Uses media and other resources to support presentations.
		3.3. Uses effective delivery.
	4. The student analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of communication.
		4.1. Assesses effectiveness of one's own and others' communication.
		4.2. Sets goals for improvement.