Sharing and Presenting Information Stage

GCO A (Speaking/Listening)
speak and listen to explore, extend, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences

describe, share, and discuss thoughts, feelings, and experiences and consider others' ideas (1)

ask and respond to questions to clarify information and to explore possibilities or solutions to problems (2)

express and explain opinions and respond to the questions and reactions of others (3)

listen critically to others' ideas and opinions (4)

GCO B (Speaking/Listening)
communicate information and ideas effectively and clearly, and to respond personally and critically

participate in conversations, small-group and whole-group discussion, understanding when to speak and when to listen (1)

adapt volume... and tone of voice to the speaking occasion (2)

give and follow instructions and respond to questions and directions (3)

engage in and respond to a variety of oral presentations and other texts (4)

GCO C (Speaking/Listening)
interact with sensitivity and respect, considering the situation, audience, and purpose

identify some forms of oral language that are unfair to particular individuals and cultures and use vocabulary that shows respect for all people (2)

demonstrate a growing awareness that different kinds of language are appropriate to different situations (3)

GCO H (Writing/Other Ways of Representing)
use writing and other forms of representation to explore, clarify, and reflect on their thoughts, feelings, experiences, and learnings; and to use their imaginations

experiment with language choices in imaginative writing and other ways of representing (3)

GCO I (Writing/Other Ways of Representing)
create texts collaboratively and independently, using a variety of forms for a range of audiences and purposes

create written and media texts using a variety of forms
-- experiment with other media to increase the impact of their presentations (1)

demonstrate some awareness of purpose and audience
-- make choices about form for a specific purpose/audience (2)

consider their readers' questions, comments, and other responses in assessing their work and extending their learning (3)

GCO J (Writing/Other Ways of Representing)
use a range of strategies to develop effective writing and other ways of representing and to enhance their clarity, precision, and effectiveness

experiment with a range of prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, proofreading, and presentation strategies (1)

use some conventions of written language
-- punctuation and capitalization
-- language structure
-- spelling (2)

demonstrate engagement with the creation of pieces of writing and other representation
-- engage in writing/representing
-- work willingly on revising and editing for an audience
-- demonstrate pride and sense of ownership in writing/representing efforts (3)

experiment with technology in writing and other forms of representing
-- use a tape recorder to tape dramatic presentations, readings of published work, and retellings
-- use a simple word processing program to draft, revise, edit, and publish
-- use a drawing program (computer software)
-- with assistance, use the Internet to communicate (4)

select, organize, and combine relevant information from at least two sources without copying verbatim, to construct and communicate meaning (5)