Summarizing Spoken Information
Summarizing points made by a speaker and identifying the evidence used to support those points.
Key Questions
- Explain how to identify a speaker's main claim versus their supporting details.
- Construct a concise summary of a spoken argument.
- Evaluate the accuracy of a peer's summary of a speech.
Common Core State Standards
Suggested Methodologies
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