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3. Developing Accuracy in Speaking
By the end of this course, students will:
Grammatical Structures
3.1 use correctly the grammatical structures of spoken English appropriate for this level (see the Language Reference Chart for ELD Level 3 on page 152)
Sound Patterns
3.2 use appropriately a number of pronunciation, stress, rhythm, and intonation patterns of spoken English to communicate meaning accurately (e.g., move syllable stress and reduce vowels in words within a word family [multiply, multiplication]; apply general rules about rhythm and stress patterns to unfamiliar words from rap songs or jazz chants)
Communication Strategies
3.3 use a number of oral communication strategies to bridge gaps in spoken communication (e.g., restate complex ideas in simple language and invite feedback; describe the features or compo- nents of objects for which they do not know or remember the word)
Teacher prompt: “What words can you use to describe the size, shape, and function of this object?”
LISTENING AND SPEAKING
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