In Grade 3, students develop their listening and speaking skills to communicate effectively in various contexts. They learn to listen attentively, respond critically, and express ideas with clarity and confidence while developing an appreciation for both Standard English and Home Languages.
By the end of Grade Three, the learner will be expected to:
Assessment strategies that provide information about learning:
Listening and Speaking are foundational for all learning. The strategies and skills of listening and speaking allow learners to contribute meaningfully to social environments. As learners receive, reflect on, and communicate ideas, they develop increasing proficiency in cognitive organization, critical thinking, and problem solving. Listening and speaking strategies and skills are foundational for the development of reading, viewing, writing, and representing.
Teachers should be aware of the importance of both Standard English and Home Languages in developing students' oral language skills. Creating a classroom environment that values and respects linguistic diversity while also teaching the conventions of Standard English is essential for students' language development.
