Language Arts Standards

Standard 4: Viewing And Presenting
(Adopted 3/24/97)

Students use a variety of visual media and resources to gather, evaluate and synthesize information and to communicate with others.

FUNCTIONAL (AGES 3-21)

A Functional Level is not indicated for this standard. The IEP Team will determine the appropriate goals and objectives from this area based on individual student needs.

READINESS (Kindergarten)
Students know and are able to do the following:

• Recognize and respond to visual messages such as logos, symbols and trademarks
• Identify story events or information from visual media
• Create visual representations of personal experiences through media such as drawing, painting, acting and puppeteering

FOUNDATIONS (Grades 1-3)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• Recognize different types of visual media
• Plan and present a report, using two or more visual media
• Access, view and respond to visual forms such as computer programs, videos, artifacts, drawings, pictures and collages
• Interpret visual clues in cartoons, graphs, tables and charts that enhance the comprehension of text

ESSENTIALS (Grades 4-8)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• Analyze visual media for language, subject matter and visual techniques used to influence opinions, decision making and cultural perceptions
• Plan, develop and produce a visual presentation, using a variety of media such as videos, films, newspapers, magazines and computer images
• Compare, contrast and establish criteria to evaluate visual media for purpose and effectiveness

PROFICIENCY (Grades 9-12)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• Analyze and evaluate visual media for language, subject matter and visual techniques used to influence attitudes, decision making and cultural perceptions
• Plan, organize, develop, produce and evaluate an effective multimedia presentation, using tools such as charts, photographs, maps, tables, posters, transparencies, slides and electronic media
• Analyze and evaluate the impact of visual media on the intended audience

DISTINCTION (Honors)
Students know and are able to do all of the above and the following:

• Conduct research to evaluate the impact of language, subject matter and visual techniques used by the media
• Expand abilities in developing multimedia presentations
• Research ethnical issues related to the laws, rules and regulations for the use of media