English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 7

ELA21.7.31

Infer word meaning through active listening in various contexts for purposeful, effective communication.

COS Examples

Examples: classroom discussion, oral presentations, digital formats

Unpacked Content

Knowledge

Students know:
  • Strategies to identify word meaning in spoken language.
  • Active listening skills.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Actively listen to infer word meaning.
  • Engage in purposeful, effective communication.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Listening is vital in understanding the full meaning of a speaker's message and when communicating effectively with others.

Vocabulary

  • Infer
  • Active listening
  • Various contexts
  • Purposeful communication
  • Effective communication
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