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Listen and Respond
Enhance listening skills with graphic organizers that support readers as they identify key concepts and connect ideas within spoken language.
Both an educator prompt and a student fill field are provided at the top of each graphic organizer.
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Level 1
While listening, students consider one idea they heard and something they learned.
Level 2
While listening, students consider what they already know, one idea they heard, and something they learned.
Level 3
While listening, students consider what they already know, one idea they heard, key ideas or themes, and what they still want to know.
Level 4
While listening, students consider what they already know, one idea they heard, the author’s purpose, key ideas or themes, and what they still want to know.
Level 5
While listening, students consider what they already know, main idea and supporting details, the author’s purpose, key ideas or themes, and how the speaker’s point of view shaped their understanding.
