Speaking and Listening
Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards
and the Ohio ACS
Kindergarten – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
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Rule governed collaborative conversations
(SL.K.1a)
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Active listening which involves asking and
answering topic specific questions
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Continuing conversations through
multiple exchanges (SL.K. 1b)
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Present information and descriptions
orally using visual displays (including
drawing) to extend what is being said.
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Appropriate use of questioning strategies
(to ask for help, to increase knowledge or
to clarify a point of confusion) (SL.K.3)
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The student’s ability to follow a series of
directions is not specifically addressed in the
CCSS, but is subsumed into other areas which
require this skill.
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Using what is familiar as a basis
description and for making connections
with information being presented
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Express thoughts and feelings with clarity
and speak so that others can hear
Oral recitation of nursery rhymes, poetry
and songs
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 1 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Participate in rule governed collaborative
conversations with diverse partners in
large and small group situations (SL.1.1a,
SL.1.1b)
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Ask and answer questions about what is
heard, read or otherwise presented both
orally and digitally (SL.1.1c, SL.1.2, SL.1.3)
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Add visuals when appropriate to support
what is being presented (SL.1.5)
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Use complete sentences as appropriate to
purpose and audience (SL.1.6)
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
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Use active listening skills.
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Compare what is heard with prior
knowledge and experience
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Convey information about people, places
and things using relevant information and
descriptive details
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Follow oral directions
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Deliver dramatic presentations
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 2 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
Participate in rule governed collaborative
conversations with diverse partners in
large and small group situations (SL.2.1a
and SL.2.1B)
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Create audio recordings, adding visual
displays as necessary, that reflect ideas,
thoughts and feelings or that include a
story or poem (SL.2.5)
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Recount/describe ideas presented
through auditory and visual sources
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Convey information from personal
experiences using appropriate tone, rate
and volume using relevant information
and descriptive details
Use complete sentences as appropriate to
purpose and audience (SL.2.6)
Ask and answer questions to demonstrate
active listening, clarify a speaker’s
meaning and own comprehension, gather
information or deepen understanding
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
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Compare what is heard with prior
knowledge and experience
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Deliver dramatic presentations
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 3 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
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Participate in rule governed collaborative
conversations with diverse partners in
large and small group situations
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Determine main idea and supporting
details of text (aural, visual, and
multimodal) presented.
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Create audio recordings, adding visual
displays as necessary, that reflect ideas,
thoughts and feelings or that include a
story or poem
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Ask and answer question necessary for
understanding a speaker’s points
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Report on a topic, tell a story or recount
an experience using descriptive details,
factual and relevant information speaking
clearly and appropriately for audience and
purpose.
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
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Show understanding of the differences
between fact and opinion in presentations
and visual media.
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 4 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Collaborating with groups of various sizes
prepared for the interactions, following
rules of discourse, and asking and
answering questions. SL.4.1
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
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Recall main ideas/key information of
presentations
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Present information that is organized,
connects relevant facts and details to a
main idea and that considers audience in
purpose in relation to language formality
levels.
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Use appropriate material to support
presentations (i.e., visuals, technology,
diagrams).
Paraphrase information or texts presented
orally. SL.4.2
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
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Understand when speakers use opinion
and when they use facts in presentations
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 5 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Collaborating with groups of various sizes
prepared for the interactions, following
rules of discourse, asking and answering
questions and drawing conclusion. SL.5.1
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
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Summarize main ideas/key information of
presentations
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Present information that is organized,
connects relevant facts and details to a
main idea and that considers audience in
purpose in relation to language formality
levels.
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Use appropriate material to support
presentations (i.e., visuals, technology,
diagrams).
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Use language appropriate to audience and
purpose.
Paraphrase information or texts presented
orally. SL.5.2
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level

Understand when speakers use opinion
and when they use facts in presentations
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 6 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Engage effectively in a range of
collaborative discussions with diverse
partners building on others’ ideas and
expressing their own clearly. SL.6.1
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
 Demonstrate active listening/Delineate
and interpret a speaker’s argument and
purpose
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Summarize/interpret information and
explain how it contributes to a topic, text
or issue under study
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Deliver presentations in a logical order,
using descriptions, facts and details to
clarify main ideas or themes
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Use visual materials, include multimedia
components and adjust speaking content
and style appropriate for multiple
contexts/tasks
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Interpret the speaker’s purpose in
presentations and visual media (Current
Standards)/explain how it contributes to
topic, text, or issue under study.
Explain how information presented in
diverse media and formats contributes to
a topic, text or issue under study. SL.6.2
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The concepts and skills found in the
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard of
the Ohio Academic Content Standards are
embedded in larger ideas within the Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and
Language Strands of the Common Core State
Standards.
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 7 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Analyze main ideas/supporting details
presented in diverse media and formats
SL.7.2
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
Comprehension and Collaboration
 Demonstrate active listening
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Interpret information and explain its
contribution to a topic, text or issue
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Delineate/interpret a speaker’s argument
and purpose
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Deliver presentations in a logical order,
using descriptions, facts and details to
clarify main ideas or themes
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Adjust speaking content/style and adapt
to contexts and task
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Interpret speaker’s purpose in
presentations and explain how visual
media is used and its contribution to a
topic, text or issue under study
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The concepts and skills found in the
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard of
the Ohio Academic Content Standards are
embedded in larger ideas within the Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and
Language Strands of the Common Core State
Standards.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
 Deliver/present claims and findings that
emphasize events/ideas in a logical,
focused sequence, support controlling
idea or thesis with facts, multimedia
components and visual displays
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 8 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level

Integrate multimedia and visual displays
into presentations to clarify information,
strengthen claims and evidence and add
interest. SL.8.5
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
Comprehension and Collaboration
 Apply active listening strategies
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Analyze/interpret information and explain
how it contributes to a topic.
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Delineate /interpret a speaker’s argument
and purpose.
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Interpret/analyze speaker’s purpose in
presentations /visual media and explain
how it contributes to a topic.
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The concepts and skills found in the
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard of
the Ohio Academic Content Standards are
embedded in larger ideas within the Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and
Language Strands of the Common Core State
Standards.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
 Deliver/present claims and findings that
emphasize events or ideas in a logical,
focused sequence, support controlling
idea with facts, multimedia components
and visual displays.

Deliver presentations in a logical order,
using descriptions, facts and details to
clarify main ideas or themes.
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grade 9-10 – Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
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Work with peers to set rules for collegial
discussions/decision making (SL.9-10.1.b)
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Propel conversations by posing/
responding to questions that relate
current discussion to broader
themes/ideas (SL.9-10.1.c)
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Respond to diverse perspectives,
summarize points of agreement/
disagreements (SL.9-10.1.d)
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
 Use variety of speaking/listening strategies
 Evaluating the credibility of a presentation
and analyze speaker’s delivery choices
 Present information that is organized,
developed, and appropriate to purpose,
audience, and task
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The concepts and skills found in the
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard of
the Ohio Academic Content Standards are
embedded in larger ideas within the Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and
Language Strands of the Common Core State
Standards.
 Give presentations/communicate findings
using digital media and a variety of delivery
methods
Integrate multiple sources from diverse
media or formats (SL.9-10.2)
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS
Grades 11-12 Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis
Content that is new to this grade level
 Explore topic, text and issue specific
discussions that are civil and democratic
(SL.11-12.1)
 Set clear goals and deadlines individually
and as a group (SL.11-12.1.b)
 Encourage conversation by posing and
responding to probing questions that that
require clarification, verification or
challenging ideas/conclusions that promote
divergent and creative perspectives
Content that is still included but may be
modified or at a greater depth
 Use a variety of speaking and listening
strategies
 Evaluate credibility of a presentation and
analyze speaker’s delivery choices
 Present information that is organized,
developed, and appropriate to the
purpose, audience, and task using a variety
of delivery methods
Content that is no longer a focus at this grade
level
The concepts and skills found in the
Communication: Oral and Visual Standard of
the Ohio Academic Content Standards are
embedded in larger ideas within the Reading,
Writing, Speaking and Listening, and
Language Strands of the Common Core State
Standards.
 Communicate findings using digital media
 Evaluate credibility and accuracy of each
source and note any discrepancies among
the data (SL.11-12.2)
Speaking and Listening Comparative Analysis of the
ELA Common Core State Standards and the Ohio ACS