K-7 Language Arts (2006) Learning Outcomes: Multi-grade Format
Prepared by Heather J. Johnson, Summer 2007
On behalf of the BC Rural & Small Schools Teachers’ Association
A1: Use oral Language for the purpose of positive interactions
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A1) use speaking and listening when engaging in exploratory and imaginative play to express themselves, ask for assistance, exchange ideas, experiment with new ideas or materials.
(Grades 1-7) use speaking and listening to interact with others for the purposes of…
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(Grades 1-5) contributing to a class goal (Grades 6-7) contributing to group success |
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(Grades 1-2) exchanging ideas on a topic (Grades 3-4) sharing ideas and opinions (Grade 5) sharing & explaining ideas, viewpoints, and opinions (e.g., debating) (Grade 6) discussing & comparing ideas & opinions (e.g., debating) (Grade 7) discussing & analyzing ideas & opinions (e.g., debating) |
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(Grades 1-3) making connections (Grades 4-7) improving & deepening comprehension |
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(Grades 1-5) completing tasks (Grades 6-7) completing a variety of tasks |
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(Grades 1-2) engaging in play |
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(Grades 3-5) solving problems (Grades 6-7) discussing concerns & resolving problems |
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(Grade 7) negotiating consensus or agreeing to differ |
A2: Use oral language for the purpose of effective communication
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A2) engage in speaking and listening activities to share ideas about pictures, stories, information text, and experiences.
(Grades 1-2) use speaking and listening to explore, express, and present ideas, information and feelings by….
(Grades 3) use speaking and listening to explore, express, and present ideas, information and feelings for different purposes by…
(Grades 4-7) use speaking to explore, express, and present a range of ideas, information, and feelings for different purposes and audiences, by…
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(Grade 1) generally staying on topic (Grades 2-7) staying on topic in a focused discussion |
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(Grade 1) using descriptive words about people, places, things and events (Grade 3) using descriptive and specific vocabulary |
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(Grade 2) reporting on a topic with a few supporting facts & details (Grade 3) presenting a central idea with supporting details (Grade 4) using details or examples to enhance meaning (Grade 5) using effective details, evidence, or examples to enhance meaning |
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(Grades 4-5) explaining and supporting a viewpoint (Grade 6) explaining and effectively supporting a viewpoint (Grade 7) explaining and effectively supporting viewpoints |
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(Grade 1) telling or retelling stories and experiences in a logical sequence (Grades 2-5) recounting experiences in a logical sequence (Grades 6-7) presenting in a clear, focused, organized, and effective manner |
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(Grades 1-3) sharing connections made (Grades 4-5) using an effective introduction and conclusion (Grades 6-7) using prior knowledge and/or other sources of evidence |
A3: Use oral language for the purpose of aiding comprehension
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A6) use oral language to explain, inquire, and compare.
(Grade 1) listen for a variety of purposes and demonstrate comprehension, by…
(Grade 2) listen attentively for a variety of purposes and demonstrate comprehension, by…
(Grade 3) listen purposefully to understand main ideas and information, by…
(Grades 4-5) listen purposefully to understand ideas and information, by…
(Grade 6) listen purposefully to understand and analyse ideas and information, by…
(Grade 7) listen critically to understand and analyse ideas and information, by…
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(Grade 1) retelling or restating (Grade 2) retelling or paraphrasing information shared orally |
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(Grade 1) following two-step instructions (Grade 2) following three and four-step instructions |
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(Grade 1) asking questions for clarification & understanding (Grade 2) asking for clarification & explanation (Grades 3-7) generating questions |
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(Grades 1-2) sharing connections made (Grades 3-7) visualizing and sharing |
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(Grade 3) identifying the main ideas and supporting details (Grade 4) summarizing main ideas and supporting details (Grade 5) summarizing & synthesizing main ideas and supporting details (Grades 6-7) summarizing & synthesizing |
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(Grade 4) identifying opinions and viewpoints |
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(Grades 4-7) ignoring distractions |
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(Grades 5-7) making inferences and drawing conclusions |
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(Grade 5) interpreting the speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages (Grades 6-7) interpreting the speaker’s verbal and nonverbal messages, purposes, and perspectives |
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(Grade 6) analyzing (Grade 7) analyzing and evaluating |
A4: Use oral language strategies for positive interactions
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A3) demonstrate use of social language to interact co-operatively with others and to solve problems.
(Grades 1-2) use strategies when interacting with others, including…
(Grade 3) use a variety of strategies when interacting with others, including…
(Grades 4-6) select & use strategies when interacting with others, including…
(Grade 7) select & use various strategies when interacting with others, including…
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(Grades 1-7) making and sharing connections |
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(Grades 1-7) asking questions for clarification and understanding |
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(Grades 1-7) taking turns as speaker and listener |
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(Grades 2-7) accessing prior knowledge |
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(Grades 4-7) paraphrasing to clarify meaning |
A5: Use oral language strategies for effective communication
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A4) demonstrate being a good listener for a sustained period of time.
(A5) demonstrate being a good speaker (including sustaining conversation on a familiar topic).
(Grades 1-2) use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including...
(Grade 3) use a variety of strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including…
(Grades 4-6) select & use strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including…
(Grade 7) select & use various strategies when expressing and presenting ideas, information, and feelings, including…
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(Grades 1-7) accessing prior knowledge |
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(Grade 1) organizing thinking by following a simple framework (Grade 2) organizing thinking by following a framework or rehearsing (Grades 3-7) organizing information / practicing delivery |
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(Grade 1) predicting some things the audience needs to know (Grade 2) predicting what the audience needs to know for understanding |
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(Grade 2) clarifying and confirming meaning (Grades 3-7) asking questions to clarify and confirm meaning |
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(Grade 2) adjusting volume and tone to the needs of the audience |
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(Grades 3-7) setting a purpose |
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(Grades 3-7) generating ideas |
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(Grades 3-7) making & sharing connections |
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(Grades 3-7) self-monitoring and self-correcting in response to feedback |
A6: Use oral language strategies to aid comprehension
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A8) connect what is already known with new experiences during speaking and listening activities.
(A9) ask questions to construct and clarify meaning.
(Grades 1-2) use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including…
(Grade 3) use a variety of strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including…
(Grades 4-6) select & use strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including…
(Grade 7) select & use various strategies when listening to make and clarify meaning, including…
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(Grade 1) preparing for listening |
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(Grades 1-7) focusing on the speaker |
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(Grades 1-3) asking questions (Grades 4-7) generating questions |
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(Grade 1) recalling ideas (Grade 2) recalling main ideas (Grade 3) recalling & summarizing (Grades 4-7) recalling, summarizing, & synthesizing |
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(Grade 2) making a prediction (Grades 3-7) making predictions about content before listening |
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(Grades 3-7) accessing prior knowledge |
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(Grades 3-7) listening for specifics |
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(Grades 3-7) visualizing |
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(Grades 3-7) monitoring comprehension |
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(Grades 5-7) drawing inferences and conclusions |
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(Grades 5-7) distinguishing between fact & opinion |
A7: Use enhanced vocabulary in oral language
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A7) experiment with language and demonstrate enhanced vocabulary usage.
(Grades 1-7) demonstrate enhanced vocabulary knowledge and usage
A8: Use oral language to increase understanding of text
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A2) engage in speaking and listening activities to share ideas about pictures, stories, information text, and experiences.
(Grades 1-3) engage in speaking and listening activities to develop a deeper understanding of texts
(Grades 4-7) use speaking and listening to respond, explain, and provide supporting evidence for their connections to texts
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(Grade 1) (e.g., presenting a personal collection, listening to the telling of a story from an oral tradition) (Grade 2) (e.g., listening to the telling of a story from an oral tradition, listening to information text from science or social studies) (Grade 3) (e.g., creative responses to texts)
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A9: Use oral language to develop higher thinking skills
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A8) connect what is already known with new experiences during speaking and listening activities.
(A9) ask questions to construct and clarify meaning.
(Grade 1) Use speaking and listening…
(Grade 2) Use speaking and listening to develop thinking, by…
(Grade 3) Use speaking and listening to extend thinking, by…
(Grades 4-7) Use speaking and listening to improve and extend thinking, by…
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(Grade 1) in group activities (including creative exploration and play) to develop thinking by identifying relationships and acquiring new ideas |
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(Grades 2-7) acquiring new ideas |
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(Grades 2-3) making connections (Grade 4) making connections and asking questions |
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(Grades 2-3) comparing & contrasting (Grade 4) comparing & analyzing ideas |
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(Grades 2-3) summarizing (Grades 6-7) summarizing & synthesizing |
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(Grade 3) inquiring (Grades 5-7) questioning & speculating |
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(Grades 4-7) developing explanations |
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(Grades 4-7) considering alternative viewpoints |
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(Grade 4) investigating problems and creating solutions (Grades 5-7) problem solving |
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(Grades 5-6) analyzing & evaluating ideas |
A10: Use oral language to reflect on and assess their speaking and listening
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A4) demonstrate being a good listener for a sustained period of time.
(A5) demonstrate being a good speaker (including sustaining a conversation on a familiar topic.)
(Grade 1) reflect on their speaking and listening to identify their strengths and to discuss attributes of good speakers and listeners
(Grades 2-7) reflect on and assess their speaking and listening, by…
(Grades 2-7) referring to class-generated criteria
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(Grade 2) setting a goal for improvement/ making a simple plan to work on their goal (Grades 3-7) setting goals and creating a plan for improvement |
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(Grades 3-7) taking steps toward achieving goals |
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(Grades 3-4) reflecting on and discussing peer and adult feedback (Grades 5-7) considering & incorporating peer and adult feedback |
A11: Use features of oral language to express oneself clearly
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A10) use meaningful syntax when speaking (e.g., include a subject and verb, and simple connecting words when needed.
(A11) speak clearly enough to be understood by peers and adults.
(Grades 1-5) use the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning, including…
(Grades 6-7) recognize and apply the features of oral language to convey and derive meaning, including…
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(Grade 1) using most words correctly and expressing ideas clearly |
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(Grades 2-7) text structure |
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(Grade 2) grammar and usage (Grades 3-7) syntax (i.e., grammar and usage) |
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(Grades 2-4) enunciation |
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(Grades 2-7) receptive listening posture |
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(Grade 3) sentence lengths and types (Grades 4-7) a variety of sentence lengths, structures, and types |
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(Grade 3) transitions (Grade 4) smooth transitions (Grades 5-7) smooth transition and connecting words |
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(Grades 4-7) nonverbal communication |
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(Grades 5-7) diction |
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(Grades 6-7) context (e.g., audience, purpose, situation) |
A12: Recognize structures and patterns of oral language
It is expected that students will…
(Kindergarten) (A12) demonstrate auditory discrimination and orally manipulate sounds in words (i.e., use phonological awareness).
(Grade 1) demonstrate phonological awareness, by…
(Grades 2-7) recognize the structures and patterns of language in oral texts, including…
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(Grade 1) identifying and creating rhyming words (Grade 2) rhyme |
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(Grade 1) identifying and creating alliteration (Grades 3-7) sound devices, such as rhyme, repetition, and alliteration |
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(Grade 1) segmenting the flow of speech into separate words |
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(Grade 1) using sound segmenting and sound blending of syllables and phonemes in words (Grades 2-4) word families |
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(Grades 2-4) root words |
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(Grades 2-7) structural sequencing cues |
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(Grades 3-7) idiomatic expressions |
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(Grades 5-7) literary devices |