Auditory Comprehension

Standard 16

    Student listens to, comprehends, and analyzes the structures of the language, as well as the content in oral discourse.

Descriptor

Student:

- Comprehends and analyzes the messages contained in oral discourse and responds to a variety of purposes such as engaging in social events, exchanging information, and sharing ideas.

- Listens to oral discourse and reacts verbally, nonverbally, physically, and/or in writing.
- ldentifies the intended purpose in an oral message and uses the information to:

- Is involved in activities such as:
 
• listening to live conversation in which the listener takes no part
• listening to the news, the weather forecast and other information on television programs
• listening and watching live performances
• listening to and watching a film or video
• listening to and going in musicals, recitals, and, concerts
• listening to records or cassettes
• listening to and following a lesson
• listening to lectures, public addresses, and demonstrations

Level 4 - Grades 10-12

Oral Communication

Standard 17

    Student understands and uses the vocabulary, definitions and operational procedures associated with computers and their peripherals as appropriate to his/her needs and interests.

Descriptors

Student:

- Participates in communicative settings (according to his/her abilities).
- Students' spoken language is syntactically acceptable according to acquired knowledge.
- Speaks in a formal or informal manner according to social settings, ages, attitudes, topic,
   and knowledge.
- Understands and accepts nonverbal language.

- Communicates in a variety of forms such as:

- Responds to instructions, statements, and questions providing acceptable answers.

Assessment:
 

scales checklists rubrics student make recording  recorded oral presentations video taped games role playing prescriptions

student/teacher conference tests (teacher-made. standardized) computer animation charts journals audio and/or video dramatization  study presentation  case study  profiles

 

Level 4 - Grades 10 -12

Reading  Comprehension Literary Appreciation

Standard 18

    Student uses reading as an active-thinking process to develop comprehension. critical thinking and metacognitive skills thorough intensive and continuous practice Men reacting verbally or nonverbally and/or writing.

Descriptors

Student:

- Is actively involved in the reading process as she/he brings his her past experiences and
   links them to those present in the reading.
- Adjusts his her reading strategies according to the reading purpose.
- Reacts verbally or in writing to the reading content to express comprehension, evaluation,
   and judgement.
- Analyzes and recalls story elements to develop reading comprehension skills by outlining or
   using story maps.
- Evaluates literary works and supports them according to literal, figurative, imaginative,
   abstract, or deep meaning given.
- Develops reading skills when extensjve and continuous practice is provided.
- Uses his/her metacognitive processes to complete a task successfully.

- Student uses different modes of reading according to his, her intended purpose such as:

- Student carries out specific tasks such as:
• using a dictionary or glossary
• identifying and recalling details
• summarizing
• identifying the main idea
• drawing inferences
• predicting outcomes
• distinguishing between fact and opinion
• recognizing figures of speech
• identifying author's corclusions
• working with the elements of poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction
• comparing differ comparing different types reading selections
• recalling events and their sequence
• evaluating author's purpose
• classifying ideas, people and events

- Reads to respond verbally or in writing to questions.
- Reads to prepare oral and or written reports.

Level 4 - Grades 10-12

Written Communication

Standard 19

    Student writes and uses the language for different purposes with a variety of strategies to convey messages and reinforce grammatical structures.

Descriptors

Student:

- Writes for various purposes and audiences.
- Takes dictation, summarizes, and uses vocabulary to reinforce grammatical aspects present
   in writing.
- Engages in writing to produce written or works acceptable in a variety of social and
   academic situations.
- Deals with process, content. syntax, grammar, mechanics, organization, word choice,
   purpose, and audience to produce a clear, fluent. effective, and acceptable piece of writing.
- Uses the computer for composing.
- Locates resources and information using abbreviations, Subject heading and numbers.
- Reads the introduction and preface to determine the purpose and scope of a book.

- Is involved in writing activities such as: independent reading, collaborative writing, and
   shared writing to produce effective writing pieces.
- Reinforces and practices punctuation and grammar rules when analyzing and discussing
   writing samples.
- Is engaged in writing activities such as:

Assessment:
 

scales  rubrics  writing logs  writing progress checklist  tests (teacher-made, standardized)  letters  biographies  anecdotes advertisements

poems  videos  student/teacher conferences  anecdotal records  journals  photographs  dictionary  portfolios  films

Level 4 - Grades 10-12

Cultural Awareness

Standard 20

    Student uses appropriate language to demonstrate empathy and under-standing of the impact of our culture in the global conscience nowadays.

Descriptors

Student:

- Demonstrates familiarity with cultural aspects/similar or different from our own. She/he is
   aware of these when communicating.
- Understands that cultures perceive situations from varying perspectives and evolve different
   patterns of interaction.
- Demonstrates awareness and respect for cultural differences, personal behaviors,
   appearances, attitudes, family and social values, traditions, and for the use of formal and
   informal expressions.
- Values contributions of other cultures to our culture.

- Student engages in activities in order to use the language to compare and contrast our culture with other cultures in aspects such as:

- Respects cultural differences in every setting.
- Engages in activities where cultural contributions to our culture area highlighted, thus,
   showing respect and using the language to express his/her opinions and feelings.
- Direct observation evidenced by anecdotal records.