Academic Expectation 

ACADEMIC EXPECTATION
#3 

Learner Outcome: The graduate is able to listen to presentations gaining both literal and inferential meaning. 

THE WBHS GRADUATE LISTENS EFFECTIVELY AND CRITICALLY: 

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The listener consistently and effectively summarizes the main idea and supporting arguments; distinguishes relevant from irrelevant information; identifies the speaker’s purpose and point of view; evaluates the presentation for validity and clarity; makes accurate inferences and comparisons in drawing conclusions based on the presentation, personal knowledge, and other sources.

3

The listener identifies main ideas and supporting arguments; distinguishes between fact and opinion; usually identifies the speaker’s purpose; draws and supports conclusions from the presentation; recognizes differing or challenging viewpoints.

 

2

The listener usually identifies main ideas and supporting arguments; distinguishes between fact and opinion, but has difficulty drawing and supporting conclusions from the presentation; usually recognizes differing or challenging viewpoints.

 

1

The listener seldom identifies main ideas and supporting arguments; has difficulty either distinguishing between fact and opinion, or drawing conclusions about the presentation; cannot consistently listen to speakers in a responsible manner.

 

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