Oracy+Outcomes+and+Levels

ORACY OUTCOMES AND LEVELS
** Oracy Outcome 1 **
 * ====== Children ‘talk’ to themselves and can understand many more words than they can speak. ======
 * ======They repeat the names of familiar objects.======
 * ======They follow simple instructions and begin to express themselves through role play.======
 * ======They increasingly want to join in songs and nursery rhymes, especially action songs and finger rhymes.======

** Oracy Outcome 2 **

 * ====== Children converse simply, sometimes leaving out link words and often asking questions, //e.g. ‘why?’ and ‘how?’// ======
 * ======They respond to instructions, questions and other stimuli.======
 * ======Children listen to stories, songs and rhymes and express some enjoyment and interest.======

** Oracy Outcome 3 **

 * ====== Children draw on an increasing vocabulary in their talk. ======
 * ======They begin to use complete sentences.======
 * ======Children listen to others and usually respond appropriately. With support they repeat/memorise songs and rhymes.======
 * ======They retell familiar stories in a simple way.======

** Oracy Outcome 4 Level 1 **

 * ====== Children speak audibly, conveying meanings to a range of listeners. ======
 * ======They begin to extend their ideas or accounts by including some detail.======
 * ======Children listen to others, usually responding appropriately.======
 * ======They respond to poems, stories and non-fiction, sometimes needing support.======

** Oracy Outcome 5 Level 2 **

 * ====== Children speak clearly, with increasing confidence and use a growing vocabulary. ======
 * ======They show an awareness of the needs of the listener by including relevant detail.======
 * ======They understand and convey simple information======
 * ====== They usually listen carefully and respond to a wider range of stimuli. ======
 * ====== In some situations they adopt a more formal vocabulary and tone of voice ======
 * ====== They begin to realise that there is variety in the language they hear around them ======

** Oracy Outcome 6 Level 3 **

 * ====== Children begin to modify their talk to the requirements of the audience, varying the use of vocabulary and level of detail. ======
 * ====== They explore and communicate ideas, showing an awareness of sequence and progression in a range of contexts. ======
 * ====== Through relevant comments and questions, they show that they have listened carefully. ======

** Level 4 **

 * ====== Pupils talk and listen with confidence in an increasing range of contexts.  ======
 * ====== Their talk is adapted to the purpose: developing and organising ideas thoughtfully, describing events and conveying their opinions clearly, including reasons occasionally.  ======
 * ====== In discussion, they listen carefully, making contributions and asking questions that are responsive to others’ ideas, needs and views  ======
 * ====== They can suggest changes in vocabulary and style which would improve talk.  ======
 * ====== They use appropriately some of the features of standard English vocabulary and gramma  ======

** Level 5 **

 * ====== Pupils talk and listen confidently in a wide range of contexts, including some that are of a formal nature.  ======
 * ====== Their talk engages the interest of the listener as they begin to vary their expression and vocabulary.  ======
 *  In discussion, they pay close attention to what others say, ask questions to develop ideas and make contributions that take account of others’ views.
 * They develop their talk purposefully and when expressing opinions they provide reasons to support their views.
 * They are able to evaluate talk and understand how changes in vocabulary and style can improve its quality.
 * They begin to use standard English in formal situations.