INTRODUCTION
Oral language forms the foundation of reading/language arts.
Listening and speaking proficiently
prepares the individual to
communicate articulately in society.
As stated in the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum
English/Language Arts Content Standards:
Listening is
an active, purposeful part of the communication process that
goes well beyond hearing. Receiving,
attending to, assigning meaning
for,
responding to, and remembering aural messages are important
aspects of listening. Speaking is a powerful
oral communication tool
used for personal, academic, professional, and social purposes.
Actuality of the work:
This current document is an effort to
illustrate examples of IEP goals that
address foundational oral
communication skills. This document represents the belief that focus on
oral communication skills will enable students to become engaged with
the MCPS Curriculum. Ideally, this approach will lessen the impact of
oral communication weaknesses as the student
meets the challenges of
the curriculum standards and indicators.