A student expectation is directly related to the knowledge and skills statement, is more specific about how students demonstrate their learning, and always begins with a verb. Student expectations are further broken down into their component parts, often referred to as “breakouts.”
A knowledge and skills statement is a broad statement of what students must know and be able to do. It generally begins with a learning strand and ends with the phrase “The student is expected to:” Knowledge and skills statements always include related student expectations.
Demonstrated Proficiency of ELA.1.1.C
Use an observational checklist. The checklist might include levels such as consistently, inconsistently, or never and might include the following:
The student uses speech that is understood by children and adults.
The student has clear articulation that is easily understood.
The student uses complex sentences with proper grammar and vocabulary.
The student uses correct pronouns and verb tenses when speaking.
The student is able to speak for an extended period of time on a topic.
Glossary Support for ELA.1.1.C
A first-grade student who exhibits appropriate pace is aware of and monitors the student’s speaking pace. Significant modeling from the teacher, consistent reminders, and frequent reinforcements of this expectation allow students to develop this skill.
Conventions of language are the rules broadly agreed upon as standard for communicating in written or oral form. In first grade, these include using correct word order, pronouns, subject-verb agreement, word tenses, and speaking in complete sentences.
a word or phrase that identifies the subject matter of a text or speech