New Brunswick

Interactions

• Expression

  • Express feelings and opinions, providing some explanation, and give simple descriptions of experiences.

    • Use descriptive language to express a feeling, opinion, or emotion

      • Choose the sensory details that match the picture (2-BB.1)
      • Use sense words (2-TT.1)

    • Use a variety of Tier Two (all-purpose) words and Tier Three (curriculum/content specific) words appropriately

      • Form and use compound words (2-DD.2)
      • Use the correct homophone (2-GG.3)

    • Use grammatically correct sentences appropriate to context

      • Is it a complete sentence or a fragment? (2-MM.4)
      • Use the correct subject or verb (2-QQ.2)

    • Use simple sentences and/or full thoughts to make a point

    • Make specific requests

  • Present facts, ideas, or opinions about a specific topic or theme to peers and teachers.

    • Use descriptive language to share simple facts, opinions, and ideas about a specific topic

      • Add descriptive details to sentences (2-BB.2)

  • Explore the language of harmony and respect.

    • Describe helpful, respectful, and equitable language

    • Use language that is not hurtful or offensive

    • Identify differences between kind and hurtful language

    • Begin to use inclusive language that respects gender identity

    • Begin to use language that demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect

• Exchanges

  • Ask and respond to questions to clarify and gather further information.

    • Use question words to create questions about a specific topic or theme

      • Who, what, when, where or why? (1-FF.7)

    • Ask initial and follow-up questions about a specific topic or theme

    • Respond to questions, answering or citing requested information

  • Give and follow directions or instructions.

    • Use words for sequence (first, next, then, etc.), time (today, tomorrow, at noon, etc.), and spatial concepts (under, over there, beside, etc.)

      • Identify time-order words (2-Y.3)
      • Use time-order words (2-Y.4)
      • Select the best preposition to match the picture (2-UU.1)

  • Explore appropriate communication conventions.

    • Begin to use language specific to topic

    • Begin to use language specific to audience

    • Begin to use language specific to situation

  • Respond personally to presentations, oral stories, and multimodal text.

    • Use questions, wonderings, and reflections to respond to new information or visual imagery

  • Explore social conventions when interacting.

    • Begin to use turn-taking when interacting with others

    • Begin to demonstrate consideration for the thoughts and feelings of others

    • Begin to use words in place of actions to seek a response (conflict resolution, negotiation, material requests, etc.)

• Reception

  • Receive and reflect on the ideas and opinions of others.

    • Receive information from others

    • Reflect while others are speaking

    • Interrupt when necessary or appropriate