Public learning track
Critical Listening and Media Argument Evaluation
7th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
7 lessons
Goal
Critically analyze and evaluate spoken messages, audio-visual media, and quantitative arguments by delineating claims and testing the soundness of reasoning.
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Delineating Main Claims and Underlying Arguments in Spoken Discourse
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- 4Detecting Logical Fallacies and Faulty Reasoning in SpeechesNot started yet
- 5Analyzing Spoken Claims Based on Quantitative and Statistical DataNot started yet
- 6Comparing Spoken Arguments Across Audio, Video, and TranscriptsNot started yet
- 7Evaluating Speaker Motive, Bias, and Rhetorical StanceNot started yet
Standards Covered
- OGE.8.SL.2Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Analyze and evaluate spoken messages, presentations, and diverse media formats (oral, visual, quantitative), delineating the speaker's main claim, evaluating the soundness of reasoning, and assessing the sufficiency of evidence.
- OGE.8.SL.1Open Global English Standards 2026™ · Ela · Level 8 / Grade 7 (Age 12) · Grade 7Engage productively in collaborative discussions and academic conversations, coming prepared with evidence, following collegial discussion protocols, setting goals and deadlines, posing probing questions, acknowledging diverse viewpoints, and modifying views when justified by evidence.
Curriculum Framework
7th Grade · Ela · Open Global English
1
8 lessons
Collaborative Academic Discussions and Deliberation
Master the skills needed to prepare for, lead, and participate productively in academic discussions, collegial deliberations, and evidence-based group problem-solving.
2
7 lessons
Critical Listening and Media Argument Evaluation
Critically analyze and evaluate spoken messages, audio-visual media, and quantitative arguments by delineating claims and testing the soundness of reasoning.
3
7 lessons
Formal Presentations, Rhetoric, and Delivery Mechanics
Plan, structure, rehearse, and deliver formal speeches and literary critiques using effective vocal control, physical poise, and standard English conventions.
4
6 lessons
Multimedia Integration and Digital Slide Design
Design and seamlessly integrate digital slide decks, dynamic visuals, and audio-visual media to clarify complex claims and enhance audience engagement.