Oral Language

Participates in group discussions.
Initiates and/or sustains and develops the discussion, keeping to the topic.
Responds to and respects the contributions of others.
Takes on a role within discussion groups, e.g., leader, reporter.
Uses social courtesies specific to group discussion, including: turn taking; listening to the speaker; acknowledging and making connections with the speaker; interrupting appropriately, e.g., "Do you mean... ?"; responding appropriately, e.g., "What about... ?", "Is that like... ?".
Uses strategies for coping with disagreements, e.g., seeking the opinions of or appealing to other group members ("What do the rest of you think?").
Uses a variety of appropriate verbal and non-verbal features to gain attention, communicate ideas, and obtain feedback.
Uses questioning techniques to clarify information, understanding, opinions, and ideas.
Explains, suggests, and elaborates ideas, information, and opinions related to personal and indirect experiences.
Justifies ideas and opinions.
Listens for and can identify most key points.
Uses language appropriate to the context, the topic, and the purpose of the discussion.
Chooses vocabulary to enhance own ideas and opinions, including subject-specific vocabulary.

Initiates discussion with confidence.
Sustains group discussions.
Respects and supports the contribution of others.
Is able to take on different roles within discussion groups with confidence.
Confidently uses social courtesies specific to group discussion, including: turn taking, listening to the speaker; making connections with the speaker; interrupting and responding appropriately, e.g., "What do you mean by... ?", "That's a good point... ". Uses strategies for coping with disagreements.
Confidently uses a variety of appropriate verbal and non-verbal features to gain and regain attention, communicate ideas, and obtain feedback.
Uses a range of questioning techniques with confidence to clarify information, understanding, opinions, and ideas.
Elaborates coherently and explores information, opinions, and ideas related to personal and indirect experiences.
Expresses and justifies ideas and opinions using logic and argument.
Identifies key points/main ideas and summarises accurately.
Consistently uses language appropriate to the context, the topic, and the purpose of the discussion.
Uses language features and specific vocabulary to express own ideas and opinions.

Jerusalem Home Class

Mrs Bellis, kylie@stpatricksgm.school.nz

Capernaum Home Class

Mrs Ellis, donna@stpatricksgm.school.nz

Cana Home Class

Mrs Lyford, anna@stpatricksgm.school.nz

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