Common Core State Standards

ELA 6-12 - College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening:

• Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
• Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.

Link to Common Core State Standards - ELA - Kindergarten Speaking and Listening Standards:

• Ask and answer questions in order to seek help, get information, or clarify something that is not understood.