B1. Oral and Non-Verbal Communication
Specific Expectations
Effective Listening Skills
B1.1
analyze various effective listening skills, including understanding when to ask relevant questions and how to respond to the contributions of others in group discussions, and use these skills 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 communicated orally and non-verbally, seek clarification, and develop a relevant response appropriate to the context
Speaking Purposes and Strategies
B1.3
identify the purpose and audience for speaking in formal and informal contexts, and choose appropriate speaking strategies 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 analyze the ways in which these strategies support understanding or communication, including how their use may vary across cultures
Word Choice, Syntax, and Grammar in Oral Communication
B1.5
use precise and descriptive word choice, including varied adjectives and adverbs to elaborate, a variety of sentence types, cohesive sentences, and the active or passive voice as appropriate during formal and informal communication, to support audience comprehension
