Speaking & Listening Anchor Standard 2 Level A/B

Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally

Leveled Standard A

Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood. (SL.K.2)

Leveled Standard B

Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read
aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally. (SL.3.2)

Teacher Notes
Teachers should model summarization, analysis, and synthesis skills. Teachers may also need to make media and digital literacy skills explicit.

Examples / Activities
Understanding The Dyslexic Mind

In Part 1, students listen to a radio interview with a dyslexic journalist and answer questions about the details. In Part 2, students listen and read along to a radio piece about successful dyslexics. Students answer questions found in the reading. In Part 3, students analyze a graph showing the divergence of IQ and reading ability in dyslexics.

opens in a new windowWorkforce Readiness Skills

• 8Speaking and Listening: listen to several radio pieces and answer questions orally
• 9Reading and Writing: read along to an audio presentation and write answers they will share orally
• 10Critical Thinking and Problem Solving: analyze and resolve questions about a graph
• 19Information Technology: read on a computer
• 20Internet Use and Security: use the Internet to complete parts of the lesson

GED® Assessment Targets (RLA)R.2.1 Determine which detail(s) support(s) a main idea.R.2.7 Make evidence based generalizations or hypotheses based on details in text, including clarifications, extensions, or applications of main ideas to new situations.Resources
opens in a new windowCRIS Radioopens in a new window Dave Stuart Jr.: 9 Big Ideas within the Speaking and Listening Standards