Language for Information and Understanding ELA
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Adult Goal 2(continued): Learners will listen and speak to gain information and acquire understanding in personal, family, school, work, and community contexts. LISTENING & SPEAKING

OBJECTIVES EXAMPLES
Objective D: Learners will demonstrate ability to interpret and use nonverbal cues, such as body language and visual aids, that contribute to an oral message.
  • Use appropriate facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, and posture to reinforce oral message, appreciating that facial expressions differ by culture.
  • Recognize relationship between what is seen and what is said.
  • Interpret posture, facial expressions, and gestures displayed by speaker.

“Yesterday I had a test about the five Great Lakes. First, I had to say them. Then I had to show on a map where the Great Lakes were. After that, I had to spell their names. It wasn’t easy but I did it. It made me feel good about myself.” --Beatrice L.
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