Proximity (closeness in the space between conversational partners)
Body language (eye contact, body facing speaker, facial expressions)
5th graders
According to the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, by the end of 5th grade your child should be able to complete the following: "By the end of fifth grade your child should be able to do the following: Listening
Listen and draw conclusions in subject area learning activities
Speaking
Make planned oral presentations appropriate to the audience
Maintain eye contact and use gestures, facial expressions, and appropriate voice during group presentations
Participate in class discussions across subject areas
Summarize main points
Report about information gathered in group activities
Reading
Read grade-level books fluently
Learn meanings of unfamiliar words through knowledge of root words, prefixes, and suffixes
Prioritize information according to the purpose of reading