ARM 10.54.3687. ADVANCED SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the advanced level in speaking and listening demonstrates superior performance. He/she: (a) displays extensive understanding of the importance of one's roles and responsibilities when speaking and listening in daily life; (b) effectively uses appropriate speaking and listening behaviors in the classroom during oral readings, directions, and sharing personal experiences; (c) applies a range of speaking skills and strategies (e.g., clear focus, organization, delivery) ; (d) fluently applies a range of skills and strategies (e.g., questioning, restating, distinguishing types of information, drawing connections to oneself) ; (e) effectively examines the characteristics of enjoyable listening experiences; (f) consistently identifies characteristics of effective speaking and listening and appropriately modifies own behavior; and (g) shows respect for the feelings and values of others when speaking and listening.