Using Language

LEARNING STANDA RD 1.B

Communicate effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience.2

Preschool Benchmarks

1.B.ECa Use language for a variety of purposes.

1.B.ECb With teacher assistance, participate in collaborative conversations with diverse

partners (e.g., peers and adults in both small and large groups) about age-appropriate

topics and texts.

1.B.ECc Continue a conversation through two or more exchanges.

1.B.ECd Engage in agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening, making eye contact,

taking turns speaking).