Writing

To gain information and understanding
	Kindergarten	1^st Grade	2^nd Grade
Examples of what students listen to in order to gain information and understanding	Songs Directions Multimedia Circle time Small / large group discussion Role play	Songs Directions Multimedia Circle time Small / large group discussion Role play Assemblies Conference with teachers Student presentations	Songs Directions Multimedia Small / large group discussion Role play Assemblies Conference with teachers Student presentations
Listening competencies	Acquire content areas information Identify and respond to environmental sounds that provide information Identify similarities and differences in information about people, places and events	Acquire content areas information Identify and respond to environmental sounds that provide information Identify similarities and differences in information about people, places and events To identify words and sentences on a chart.	Acquire content areas information Identify essential details Identify main ideas and supporting details Interpret information by drawing on prior knowledge and experience Collect information
For literary response and expression
Examples of what students listen to for literary response and expression	Story telling Group discussion of a story, song, rhyme, finger play, or poem Videotape presentations Puppet shows Dramatic productions	Story telling and choral reading Group discussion of a story, song, rhyme or poem Videotape presentations Puppet shows Dramatic productions	Stories Poems and songs Folktales and fables Plays Films and video productions
Listening competencies	Listen respectfully and responsively Attend to a listening activity for a specified period of time Avoid interrupting Respond with expression appropriate to what is heard	Listen respectfully and responsively Attend to a listening activity for a specified period of time Avoid interrupting Identify author’s use of rhythm and rhyme	Identify elements of character, plot, and setting Connect text to previous reading and life experiences Identify author’s use of rhythm and rhyme Compare and contrast ideas of others to own ideas

For critical analysis and evaluation
Examples of what students listen to for critical analysis and evaluation	Circle time Group discussions Read aloud situations Role play Viewing of videos and movies	Circle time Group discussions Read aloud situations Role play Viewing of videos and movies Individual conferences with teachers and paired discussions	Class and group discussions Conferences with teacher Role plays Classroom presentations Group viewing of videos and movies
Listening competencies	Form an opinion or evaluate information in the world around them. Recognize differences in two or more versions of a familiar story, song, or finger play.	Form an opinion or evaluate information in the world around them. Recognize differences in two or more versions of a familiar story, song, or finger play. Identifies messages by listening to the words, music and sound effects	Form a personal opinion about the quality of text read aloud based on criteria such as characters, plot, and setting. Distinguish between fact and opinion.
For social interaction.
Examples of what students listen to for social interaction	Conversations Circle time, group discussions Parallel play Role play Shared reading and writing experiences	Conversations Circle time Class and group discussions Parallel play Role play Conferences with teacher Shared reading and writing experiences	Conversations Class and group discussions Conferences with teacher Role play Shared reading and writing experiences
Listening competencies	Respect the age, gender and culture of the speaker. Listen to friendly notes, cards, and personal narratives read aloud to get to know the writer and/or classmates and fellow listeners. Listen for the tone of voice and content that signals friendly communication.	Respect the age, gender and culture of the speaker Listen to friendly notes, cards, and personal narratives read aloud to get to know the writer and / or classmates and fellow listeners Listen for the tone of voice and content that signals friendly communication.	Respect the age, gender, position and culture of the speaker. Listen to friendly notes, cards, and personal narratives read aloud to get to know the writer and / or classmates and fellow listeners. Listen for the tone of voice and content that signals friendly communication.