8.ELAR.1.A
Listen actively to interpret a message by summarizing, asking questions, and making comments.
Grade 8 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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Skills
- listen (actively to interpret a message) #dok2
- summarize (a message) #dok2
- generate (questions about a message) #dok2
- make (comments about a message) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can identify the main message in oral communication. #dok1
- I can recall key details from a spoken message. #dok1
- I can interpret the meaning of an oral message by listening actively. #dok2
- I can summarize the main ideas of a message I have heard. #dok2
- I can ask relevant questions to clarify information in a spoken message. #dok2
- I can make appropriate comments in response to an oral message. #dok2
- I can evaluate the effectiveness of my comments and questions during discussions. #dok3
Big Ideas
- Active listening is essential for understanding and effectively interpreting messages in communication.
- Summarizing, questioning, and commenting are key strategies that help clarify and deepen understanding of spoken messages.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to listen actively and why is it important?
- How does summarizing a message demonstrate your understanding of what you heard?
- Why is asking questions a valuable part of interpreting spoken messages?
- How do comments during a conversation help build deeper understanding?
- How can you improve your listening skills during discussions?