Communication Level 4 (Years 5 and 6)
Learning focus
As students work towards the achievement of Level 4 standards in Communication, they use their understanding of communication conventions to communicate effectively with peers and to respond appropriately when they are part of an audience; for example, by waiting for the communication of others to be completed before responding. They practise listening attentively to identify and communicate main points to others. They reflect on the implicit messages received through body language and begin to understand that verbal and non-verbal messages do not always correspond. They practise sending consistent messages during their interactions.
Students experience a variety of aural, written and visual communication forms in both formal and informal settings; for example electronic communication, performance and oral presentations. With support, they interpret these forms and begin to understand that their interpretation may be influenced by their own knowledge, values and beliefs, by persuasive devices such as emotive language, and by the opinions of others. When making meaning, students continue to develop skills in asking clarifying questions and seeking validation of their interpretations from their peers. They compare and contrast differing interpretations and explore why they differ.
Students begin to recognise the purpose of specialised language across the curriculum and to use this appropriately in their own communication; for example, ‘the system known as the Earth and Moon operate within the solar system’ or, when describing characteristics of a music composition, ‘I used dotted rhythms and lots of staccato to give a feeling of energy’.
Students develop their skills in organising ideas and information logically and clearly to suit their purpose and the needs of their audience. For formal presentations they begin to select appropriate forms for sharing knowledge and influencing others; for example, adding sound to presentation software.
In response to audience feedback, students experiment with ways to improve their communication; for example, projecting their voice to be heard clearly and making sure that the audience can see any visual aids. With support, students use provided criteria to evaluate and reflect on the effectiveness of their communication and to provide feedback on the communication of others.
National Statements of Learning
This Learning focus statement incorporates aspects of the National Statements of Learning for Civics and Citizenship, Year 5.
Standards
Listening, viewing and responding
At Level 4, students ask clarifying questions about ideas and information they listen to and view. They develop interpretations of the content and provide reasons for them. They explain why peers may develop alternative interpretations. They describe the purpose of a range of communication strategies, including non-verbal strategies, and evaluate their effectiveness for different audiences.
Presenting
At Level 4, students summarise and organise ideas and information, logically and clearly in a range of presentations. They identify the features of an effective presentation and adapt elements of their own presentations to reflect them. Using provided criteria, they evaluate the effectiveness of their own and others’ presentations.
Downloads
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Communication booklet (
PDF - 222KB) - Communication standards table (Doc - 38KB)
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Victorian Essential Learning Standards Level 4 ( PDF - 751KB)
