Learning Competencies
LEARNING COMPETENCIES
ENGLISH III
LISTENING
1.
Shift from one listening strategy to another depending on the text and one¶s purpose for listening
1.1
Use attentive listening with informative texts and analytical and critical listening with argumentative texts
1.2
Single out reasons cited in argumentative texts and assess the worth of ideas presented based on a set of criteria
1.2.1 Determine whether arguments and conclusions are logical or illogical
1.2.2 Determine the stand of a speaker on a given issue
1.2.3 Determine the assumptions underlying the arguments of a speaker
1.2.4 Pick out discrepancies and inconsistencies in supporting ideas
1.2.5 Determine the effectiveness of closing statements in arguments
1.3
Determine the information map suited to informative classificatory texts (tree diagrams), informative process texts (flow charts) and contrastive argumentative texts (grid)
1.4
Listen to get the different sides of social, moral and economic issues affecting the nation presented in panel discussions
1.4.1 Identify the speaker¶s stand on an issue by noting explicit and implicit signals (e.g. choice of words to highlight or downplay assertions made)
1.4.2 Compare the stand and attitudes of newscasters and panel discussants 2.
Demonstrate openness when listening to statements contrary to one¶s beliefs
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2.1
Take into account the context and situations that gave rise to statements contrary to one¶s stand
2.1.1 Take note of cultural differences underlying contradictory views
2.2
Explore opportunities for obtaining varied views on a given issue by listening to debates and talk shows
3.
Listen to important points signaled by pausing and a slow rate of speech
3.1
Identify explicit signals given by the speaker (e.g. ³ this is important«´) to underscore a point
4.
Process speech at different rates when listening to informative and argumentative texts 4.1
Determine what was left out and highlighted in informative and
ENGLISH III
LISTENING
1.
Shift from one listening strategy to another depending on the text and one¶s purpose for listening
1.1
Use attentive listening with informative texts and analytical and critical listening with argumentative texts
1.2
Single out reasons cited in argumentative texts and assess the worth of ideas presented based on a set of criteria
1.2.1 Determine whether arguments and conclusions are logical or illogical
1.2.2 Determine the stand of a speaker on a given issue
1.2.3 Determine the assumptions underlying the arguments of a speaker
1.2.4 Pick out discrepancies and inconsistencies in supporting ideas
1.2.5 Determine the effectiveness of closing statements in arguments
1.3
Determine the information map suited to informative classificatory texts (tree diagrams), informative process texts (flow charts) and contrastive argumentative texts (grid)
1.4
Listen to get the different sides of social, moral and economic issues affecting the nation presented in panel discussions
1.4.1 Identify the speaker¶s stand on an issue by noting explicit and implicit signals (e.g. choice of words to highlight or downplay assertions made)
1.4.2 Compare the stand and attitudes of newscasters and panel discussants 2.
Demonstrate openness when listening to statements contrary to one¶s beliefs
16
2.1
Take into account the context and situations that gave rise to statements contrary to one¶s stand
2.1.1 Take note of cultural differences underlying contradictory views
2.2
Explore opportunities for obtaining varied views on a given issue by listening to debates and talk shows
3.
Listen to important points signaled by pausing and a slow rate of speech
3.1
Identify explicit signals given by the speaker (e.g. ³ this is important«´) to underscore a point
4.
Process speech at different rates when listening to informative and argumentative texts 4.1
Determine what was left out and highlighted in informative and