ARM 10.54.3622. BENCHMARK FOR SPEAKING AND LISTENING CONTENT STANDARD 2 FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) The benchmark for speaking and listening content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 8 is the ability to: (a) analyze one's own techniques of listening in a variety of situations (e.g., focusing attention, reflecting, interpreting, analyzing, responding to messages) ; (b) demonstrate appropriate speaking and listening behaviors in communicating with various audiences; (c) speak and listen effectively for an expanded range of purposes (e.g., giving and understanding information, presenting and appreciating creative performances, delivering and analyzing persuasive messages) ; (d) identify and appropriately use different types of presentations (e.g., reports, expository speeches, dramatic presentations, persuasive appeals) ; and (e) identify and use different types of listening appropriate to the listening situation (e.g., interpretive and empathic listening) .