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Autistic Support English 2012-13. Ms. Catanzaro. Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening. Language Arts Reading: decoding and comprehension Writing: conveying thoughts, ideas and responses in written word. The mechanics of writing includes correct grammar, spelling, word choice.
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Autistic Support English2012-13 Ms. Catanzaro
Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening • Language Arts • Reading: decoding and comprehension • Writing: conveying thoughts, ideas and responses in written word. The mechanics of writing includes correct grammar, spelling, word choice. • Speaking: the ability to join in conversation, answer a question, share an idea. Remaining on topic, speaking clearly, appropriate voice volume and word choice are key. • Listening: processing what is being said by others and understanding how our responses tie into what we are comprehending
Reading • Books • Magazines • Websites • Menus • Directions • Course content
Writing Examples • Prompted responses • Creative writing • Essays • Opinion Papers • Class assignments • Homework assignments • Lists • Schedules
Speaking • With adults • With peers • In class • Public Speaking • On the phone • In restaurants and stores to express wants
Listening • Making eye contact, if possible • Taking cues from body language if the person is visible • Thinking about what the person is saying and their perspective
A Fabulous Year Ahead Our English class this year will be the best one yet! Our collective enthusiasm, participation and hard work will make us better readers, writers, speakers and listeners! We are a team.