SECTION 210:15-3-138. Communication

(a)   Standard: Interpretive Communication. Learners understand, interpret, and analyze what is heard, read, or viewed on a variety of topics.

(1)   Interpretive Listening.

(A)   Novice Level Range. Oklahoma Learner Targets for students of world languages are designed from a student perspective. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Listening are:

(i)   Novice Low Level. I can recognize a few memorized words and phrases when I hear them spoken.

(ii)   Novice Mid Level. I can recognize some familiar words and phrases when I hear them spoken.

(iii)   Novice High Level.

(I)   I can often understand words, phrases, and simple sentences related to everyday life.

(II)   I can recognize pieces of information and sometimes understand the main topic of what is being said.

(B)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Listening are:

(i)   Intermediate Low Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea in short, simple messages and presentations on familiar topics.

(II)   I can understand the main idea of simple conversations that I overhear.

(ii)   Intermediate Mid Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies.

(II)   I can understand the main idea in conversations that I overhear.

(iii)   Intermediate High Level.

(I)   I can easily understand the main idea in messages and presentations on a variety of topics related to everyday life and personal interests and studies.

(II)   I can usually understand a few details of what I overhear in conversations, even when something unexpected is expressed.

(III)   I can sometimes follow what I hear about events and experiences in various time frames.

(C)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Listening are:

(i)   Advanced Low Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea and some supporting details in organized speech on a variety of topics of personal and general interest.

(II)   I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various time frames.

(III)   I can understand information presented in a variety of genres on familiar topics, even when something unexpected is expressed.

(ii)   Advanced Mid Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea and most supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interest, as well as some topics of professional interest.

(II)   I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various time frames.

(III)   I can understand information presented in most genres, even when not familiar with the topic.

(2)   Interpretive Reading.

(A)   Novice Level Range. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Reading are:

(i)   Novice Low Level.

(I)   I can recognize a few characters or letters.

(II)   I can identify a few memorized words and phrases when I read.

(ii)   Novice Mid Level.

(I)   I can recognize some letters or characters.

(II)   I can understand some learned or memorized words and phrases when I read.

(iii)   Novice High Level.

(I)   I can understand familiar words, phrases, and sentences within short and simple texts related to everyday life.

(II)   I can sometimes understand the main idea of what I have read.

(B)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Reading are:

(i)   Intermediate Low Level. I can understand the main idea of short and simple texts when the topic is familiar.

(ii)   Intermediate Mid Level. I can understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life and personal interests or studies.

(iii)   Intermediate High Level.

(I)   I can easily understand the main idea of texts related to everyday life, personal interests, and studies.

(II)   I can sometimes follow stories and descriptions about events and experiences in various time frames.

(C)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpretive Reading are:

(i)   Advanced Low Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea and some supporting details on a variety of topics of personal and general interest.

(II)   I can follow stories and descriptions of some length and in various time frames and genres.

(ii)   Advanced Mid Level.

(I)   I can understand the main idea and most supporting details in texts on a variety of topics of personal and general interest, as well as some professional topics.

(II)   I can follow stories and descriptions of considerable length and in various time frames.

(III)   I can understand texts written in a variety of genres, even when I am unfamiliar with the topic.

(b)   Standard: Interpersonal Communication. Learners interact and negotiate meaning in spoken, signed, or written conversations to share information, reactions, feelings, and opinions.

(1)   Novice Level Range. Oklahoma Learner Targets for students of world languages are designed from a student perspective. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpersonal Communication are:

(A)   Novice Low Level. I can communicate on some very familiar topics using single words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

(B)   Novice Mid Level. I can communicate on very familiar topics using a variety of words and phrases that I have practiced and memorized.

(C)   Novice High Level.

(i)   I can communicate and exchange information about familiar topics using phrases and simple sentences, sometimes supported by memorized language.

(ii)   I can usually handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

(2)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpersonal Communication are:

(A)   Intermediate Low Level.

(i)   I can participate in conversations on a number of familiar topics using simple sentences.

(ii)   I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering simple questions.

(B)   Intermediate Mid Level.

(i)   I can participate in conversations on familiar topics using sentences and series of sentences.

(ii)   I can handle short social interactions in everyday situations by asking and answering a variety of questions.

(iii)   I can usually say what I want to say about myself and my everyday life.

(C)   Intermediate High Level.

(i)   I can participate with ease and confidence in conversations on familiar topics.

(ii)   I can usually talk about events and experiences in various time frames.

(iii)   I can usually describe people, places, and things.

(iv)   I can handle social interactions in everyday situations, sometimes even when there is an unexpected complication.

(3)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Interpersonal Communication are:

(A)   Advanced Low Level.

(i)   I can participate in conversations about familiar topics that go beyond my everyday life.

(ii)   I can talk in an organized way and with some detail about events and experiences in various time frames.

(iii)   I can describe people, places, and things in an organized way and with some detail.

(iv)   I can handle a familiar situation with an unexpected complication.

(B)   Advanced Mid Level.

(i)   I can express myself fully not only on familiar topics but also on some concrete social, academic, and professional topics.

(ii)   I can talk in detail and in an organized way about events and experiences in various timeframes.

(iii)   I can confidently handle routine situations with an unexpected complication.

(iv)   I can share my point of view in discussions on some complex issues.

(c)   Standard: Presentational Communication. Learners present information, concepts, and ideas to inform, explain, persuade, and narrate on a variety of topics using appropriate media and adapting to various audiences of listeners, readers, or viewers.

(1)   Presentational Speaking.

(A)   Novice Level Range. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Speaking are:

(i)   Novice Low Level. I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using single words or memorized phrases.

(ii)   Novice Mid Level. I can present information about myself and some other very familiar topics using a variety of words, phrases, and memorized expressions.

(iii)   Novice High Level. I can present basic information on familiar topics using language I have practiced using phrases and simple sentences.

(B)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Speaking are:

(i)   Intermediate Low Level. I can present information on most familiar topics using a series of simple sentences.

(ii)   Intermediate Mid Level. I can make presentations on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.

(iii)   Intermediate High Level.

(I)   I can make presentations in a generally organized way on school, work, and community topics, and on topics I have researched.

(II)   I can make presentations on some events and experiences in various time frames.

(C)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Speaking are:

(i)   Advanced Low Level.

(I)   I can deliver organized presentations appropriate to my audience on a variety of topics.

(II)   I can present information about events and experiences in various time frames.

(ii)   Advanced Mid Level.

(I)   I can deliver well-organized presentations on concrete social, academic, and professional topics.

(II)   I can present detailed information about events and experiences in various time frames.

(2)   Presentational Writing.

(A)   Novice Level Range. Oklahoma Learner Targets for students of world languages are designed from a student perspective. The novice level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Writing are:

(i)   Novice Low Level. I can reproduce some familiar words, characters, or phrases.

(ii)   Novice Mid Level. I can write lists and memorized phrases on familiar topics.

(iii)   Novice High Level. I can write short messages and notes on familiar topics related to everyday life.

(B)   Intermediate Level Range. The intermediate level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Writing are:

(i)   Intermediate Low Level. I can write briefly about most familiar topics and present information using a series of simple sentences.

(ii)   Intermediate Mid Level. I can write on a wide variety of familiar topics using connected sentences.

(iii)   Intermediate High Level.

(I)   I can write on topics related to school, work, and community in a generally organized way.

(II)   I can write some simple paragraphs about events and experiences in various time frames.

(C)   Advanced Level Range. The advanced level Oklahoma Learner Targets for Presentational Writing are:

(i)   Advanced Low Level.

(I)   I can write on general interest, academic, and professional topics.

(II)   I can write organized paragraphs about events and experiences in various time frames.

(ii)   Advanced Mid Level.

(I)   I can write on a wide variety of general interest, professional, and academic topics.

(II)   I can write well-organized, detailed paragraphs in various time frames.

(d)   Communication Goal for Classical Languages. Classical languages (Latin and ancient Greek) focus most strongly on interpretive reading. In this skill, students may attain a reading proficiency level in the novice to intermediate range during the first year of instruction at the secondary level. Interpretive listening, presentational writing, and presentational speaking-which support reading-generally remain in the novice level range through the first few years of instruction. Because the vocabulary for Latin and Greek courses is based on historical texts, teachers will need to adapt the Oklahoma Learner Targets of this goal area, particularly for the three supportive skills. The interpersonal mode of communication is optional for these languages.

(e)   Communication Goal for Native American Languages. Native American Languages place a very strong emphasis on the interpersonal mode, as well as on presentational speaking and interpretive listening. For interpretive reading and presentational writing, most Native American languages use a phonetic system (a notable exception is the Cherokee syllabary). Most Native American languages tend to add new meanings to existing words and may utilize descriptive language or incorporate "English" for contemporary spoken and written discourse. Students at the secondary level are expected to achieve a novice level of proficiency in each of the four language skills after two years of study. Students that have engaged in a sequential program of instruction prior to high school are expected to achieve an intermediate level of proficiency in listening and speaking by the end of two additional years in high school.

[Source: Added at 32 Ok Reg 711, eff 8-13-15]