1.4 Identify and use subjects and verbs correctly in speaking and writing simple sentences. Punctuation 1.5 Punctuate dates, city and state, and titles of books correctly. 1.6 Use commas in dates, locations, and addresses and for items in a series. Capitalization 1.7 Capitalize geographical names, holidays, historical periods, and special events correctly. 1.9 Arrange words in alphabetic order.
Students listen critically and respond appropriately to oral communication.
They speak in a manner that guides the listener to understand important ideas by using proper phrasing, pitch, and modulation. Comprehension 1.1 Retell, paraphrase, and explain what has been said by a speaker. 1.2 Connect and relate prior experiences, insights, and ideas to those of a speaker. 1.3 Respond to questions with appropriate elaboration. Organization and Delivery of Oral Communication 1.5 Organize ideas chronologically or around major points of information.