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Kindergarten
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Follow 1–2 simple directions in a row.
Listen to and understand stories.
Follow a simple conversation.
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Speak clearly enough so that most people understand what he/she says.
Answer simple yes/no questions.
Answer questions like, "What did you have for lunch today?"
Retell a story or talk about something he/she did.
Take turns talking and keep a conversation going.
Show interest in and start conversations.
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1st
Grade
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Remember what they hear.
Follow two- to three-step directions in a row.
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Speak clearly so that anyone can understand him/her.
Answer harder yes/no questions.
Tell and retell stories that make sense.
Share his/her ideas using complete sentences.
Use most parts of speech, or grammar, correctly.
Ask and answer who, what, when, where, and why questions.
Stay on topic and take turns in conversation.
Give directions.
Start conversations.
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2nd
Grade
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Follow 3–4 directions in a row.
Understand direction words, like here, there, over, next to, before, or later.
Answers questions about a second grade-level story.
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Speak clearly.
Answer harder yes/no questions.
Ask and answer who, what, when, where, and why questions.
Use more complex sentences.
Explain words and ideas.
Give directions with 3–4 steps.
Use words to inform, persuade, and entertain.
Stay on topic, take turns, and keep eye contact during conversations.
Start and end conversations.
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3rd
Grade
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Pay attention in groups.
Understand grade-level information.
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Speak clearly. Know when to talk with a soft or loud voice.
Ask and answer questions.
Be a part of conversations and group discussions.
Use words related to school subjects. For example, math, science, or history words.
Stay on topic, use eye contact, and take turns in conversation.
Summarize a story.
Explain what he/she learned in school.
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4th
Grade
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Listen to and understand information.
Form opinions based on what she hears.
Listen for specific reasons, such as to learn, enjoy, or convince.
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Use words correctly in conversation.
Use language for many reasons, like asking questions, arguing, and joking.
Understand some figurative language. This is language that uses words in new or different ways. For example, "This classroom is a zoo!"
Take part in group discussions.
Give correct directions to others.
Summarize ideas in his/her own words.
Organize information so it is clear.
Give clear speeches.
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5th
Grade
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Listen and draw conclusions in different classes
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Make planned speeches. He/She should know the audience and include information for that group.
Deliver a speech using appropriate eye contact and use gestures and a loud voice.
Take part in class discussions.
Summarize main points.
Report about information from group activities.
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