ARM 10.54.3691. ADVANCED SPEAKING AND LISTENING PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR END OF GRADE 8

(1) An eighth-grade student at the advanced level of speaking and listening demonstrates superior performance. He/she: (a) displays extensive understanding of communication as an important process and communicates easily to develop and maintain personal relationships; (b) effectively chooses appropriate types of speaking and listening for a variety of purposes; (c) uses a complex range of speaking skills and strategies (e.g., a clear purpose, controlled organization, varied support, appropriate language) ; (d) uses a complex range of listening skills and strategies (e.g., inquiry, note taking, summarizing) , while distinguishing between information and opinion, and relating messages to one's experiences; (e) thoughtfully compares and contrasts enjoyable listening experiences; (f) analyzes communication impacts and effectively modifies speaking and listening behaviors; and (g) displays extensive understanding of the complexity of communication in our democratic society within a culturally diverse world.