English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.24

Assess the relevance and credibility of orally-presented information to answer a question, solve a problem, or defend a position.

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Active listening skills.
  • Relevant information is connected closely to the topic and purpose of the presentation.
  • Credible information is accurate and reliable.
  • Information learned through listening can be used to answer a question, solve a problem, or defend a position.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Assess the relevance and credibility of orally-presented information.
  • Respond to information obtained through listening by answering a question, solving a problem, or defending a position.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Listening actively can help them determine if the speaker's ideas are relevant and credible to the given occasion.
  • They can use the information they learn from listening to others speak for a variety of purposes.

Vocabulary

  • Relevance
  • Credibility
  • Orally-presented information
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