B1. Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
Specific Expectations
Effective Listening Skills
B1.1
use effective listening skills, including expressing interest in what is being said at appropriate times, asking questions to encourage a speaker to elaborate, and responding to the contributions of others in group discussions, 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 comprehend information and messages communicated orally and non-verbally, determine the purpose of a text, construct meaning, seek clarification, and develop an appropriate response
Speaking Purposes and Strategies
B1.3
identify the purpose and audience for speaking in formal and informal contexts, and use appropriate speaking strategies, including paraphrasing and restating, 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 explain how these strategies help them understand or communicate ideas and meaning
Word Choice, Syntax, and Grammar in Oral Communication
B1.5
use appropriate word choice, including new vocabulary, varied adjectives and adverbs to elaborate, a variety of sentence types, and cohesive sentences during formal and informal communication, to support audience comprehension
