Standards Addressed
Grades 5 - 7
Grades 5 - 7
Grades 5-7
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard
Benchmarks:
A - Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and draw logical
inferences from presentations and visual media.
C - Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including
voice modulation and enunciation.
D - Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience,
setting and purpose.
E - Present ideas in a logical sequence and use effective introductions and
conclusions that guide and inform a listener’s understanding of key ideas.
F - Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials
and technology.
Writing Conventions Standard
Benchmarks
A. Use correct spelling conventions.
B. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work.
C. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing.
Writing Process Standard
Benchmarks
B. Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing
tasks.
D. Use revision strategies to improve the overall organization, the clarity and
consistency of ideas within and among paragraphs and the logic and
effectiveness of word choices.
E. Select more effective vocabulary when editing by using a variety of
resources and reference materials.
H. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate
format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.
Writing Applications Standard
Benchmarks
D. Produce informational essays or reports that convey a clear and accurate
perspective and support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and
explanations.
E. Use persuasive strategies, including establishing a clear position in
support of a proposition or a proposal with organized and relevant evidence.
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard
Benchmarks:
A - Use effective listening strategies, summarize major ideas and draw logical
inferences from presentations and visual media.
C - Vary language choice and use effective presentation techniques, including
voice modulation and enunciation.
D - Select an organizational structure appropriate to the topic, audience,
setting and purpose.
E - Present ideas in a logical sequence and use effective introductions and
conclusions that guide and inform a listener’s understanding of key ideas.
F - Give presentations using a variety of delivery methods, visual materials
and technology.
Writing Conventions Standard
Benchmarks
A. Use correct spelling conventions.
B. Use conventions of punctuation and capitalization in written work.
C. Use grammatical structures to effectively communicate ideas in writing.
Writing Process Standard
Benchmarks
B. Determine audience and purpose for self-selected and assigned writing
tasks.
D. Use revision strategies to improve the overall organization, the clarity and
consistency of ideas within and among paragraphs and the logic and
effectiveness of word choices.
E. Select more effective vocabulary when editing by using a variety of
resources and reference materials.
H. Prepare writing for publication that is legible, follows an appropriate
format and uses techniques such as electronic resources and graphics.
Writing Applications Standard
Benchmarks
D. Produce informational essays or reports that convey a clear and accurate
perspective and support the main ideas with facts, details, examples and
explanations.
E. Use persuasive strategies, including establishing a clear position in
support of a proposition or a proposal with organized and relevant evidence.
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