Meaningful communication is the exchange of thoughts, messages, or information through speech, gestures, writing, behavior, or a combination of these. It is through communication that we express ourselves and transmit or receive information. In this strand, activities are organized around the functions, or purposes, of language use such as asking and answering questions, expressing agreement and disagreement, and narrating.
Through conversing, listening, reading, writing, viewing and presenting students will:
Greet and respond to greetings
Introduce and respond to introductions
Ask and answer questions
Make and respond to requests
Express likes, dislikes, and feelings
Express needs
Express agreement and disagreement
Give and follow directions
Provide and obtain specific information
Gain new information and knowledge
Describe, compare, and contrast
Explain, interpret
Narrate
Solve problems
Read, discuss, and write about authentic literature