ARM 10.54.3689. NEARING PROFICIENCY SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 4

(1) A fourth-grade student at the nearing proficiency level in speaking and listening demonstrates partial mastery of prerequisite skills and knowledge fundamental for proficient speaking and listening. He/she: (a) sometimes recognizes the importance of one's roles and responsibilities when speaking and listening in daily life; (b) sometimes uses appropriate speaking and listening behaviors in the classroom during oral readings, directions, and sharing personal experiences; (c) applies a limited range of speaking skills and strategies, but is not always focused, organized, or clear in delivery; (d) applies a limited range of listening skills and strategies, but is not always effective in questioning, restating, distinguishing types of information, or drawing connections to one's experiences; (e) enjoys some listening and is beginning to identify the characteristics of enjoyable listening experiences; (f) begins to identify the characteristics of effective speaking and listening, but infrequently modifies communication behavior; and (g) shows some respect for the feelings and values of others when speaking and listening.