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The student effectively applies listening and speaking strategies.
General Information
Number: LA.8.5.2
Title: Listening and Speaking
Type:
Standard
Subject: X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade: 8
Strand: Communication
Related Benchmarks
This cluster includes the following benchmarks.
Related Access Points
This cluster includes the following access points.
Independent
LA.8.5.2.In.a
Use effective listening skills and behaviors for a variety of purposes and demonstrate understanding through guided retelling and summarizing.
LA.8.5.2.In.b
Use effective listening and speaking strategies for informal discussions, including but not limited to listening responsively, staying on topic, and respecting the viewpoints of others.
LA.8.5.2.In.c
Manipulate oral language for clarity by adding or deleting words to express the same thought or idea.
LA.8.5.2.In.d
Gather information and give brief speeches.
LA.8.5.2.In.e
Use appropriate language choices, eye contact, body language, and gestures when presenting.
Supported
LA.8.5.2.Su.a
Use effective listening skills and behaviors for a variety of purposes and use guided retelling to identify the topic and supporting details.
LA.8.5.2.Su.b
Listen attentively, ask questions, and make relevant comments about the content in informal discussions and conversations.
LA.8.5.2.Su.c
Choose words and phrases to orally express a message for a specified purpose.
LA.8.5.2.Su.d
Give informal oral presentations about a topic.
LA.8.5.2.Su.e
Use appropriate language choices, body language, and eye contact when presenting.
Participatory
LA.8.5.2.Pa.a
Listen and respond to verbal messages from a variety of speakers.
LA.8.5.2.Pa.b
Communicate information or preferences and respond purposefully in a variety of situations.
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