Class Rules
True or False: You can check your phone during class as long as it's on silent.
False (No cellphones, computers, or smart watches allowed)
What's the name of the first skill?
Understand the gist.
True or False: When listening for details, you only need to pay attention to the overall idea of the passage
False (You must listen for specific details discussed, not just the main topic).
What two things do function questions ask about what a speaker says?
They ask not only what the speaker says, but also why they say it.
What should you do to the details when choosing a correct answer choice?
Find the answer that accurately restates/paraphrases them.
What language are you required to speak in this class?
English
What does "the gist" of a passage mean?
It is the overall idea, subject, topic, or main idea of the passage.
What type of questions are used to test details on the exam?
Multiple-choice questions.
What specific part of the audio passage do you need to focus on for Function questions?
The replayed part of the passage.
What should you pay attention to when answering a Function question?
The replayed part and the surrounding context.
What should you do when a classmate or teacher is speaking?
Be respectful and pay attention
Which part of the conversation or lecture should you pay attention to in order to form an initial idea of the gist?
Pay attention to the beginning.
How many correct answers can a detail question have?
It can have one or two correct answers.
What pages in the material cover Skill 3: Understand the Function?
Pages 141 to 146.
True or False: The gist of a passage is always directly stated in one sentence.
False (You may have to synthesize/bring together information from different parts).
What should you do before you speak in class?
Raise your hand.
What should you do to your initial idea about the gist as you listen to the rest of the passage?
Adjust it based on what you hear throughout the remainder.
What pages in the book cover Skill 2: Understand the Details?
Pages 131 to 135.
What must you draw after listening to the context of a Function question?
A conclusion.
True or False: When listening for details, you only need to focus on the main topic.
False (You must listen for specific details discussed, not just the overall idea).
Name 3 of the class rules mentioned in today's presentation.
No cellphones, computers or Smart watches allowed. Only speak in ENGLISH. Raise your hand before speaking. Have your book out and participate. Be respectful and pay attention.
Besides the main subject or topic, what else might a gist question ask about?
The overall purpose that the passage serves.
How will the correct answer choice state the details from the audio?
It will accurately restate or rephrase the information.
Besides the replayed audio clip, what surrounds the clip that you must think about to answer the question?
The context (the surrounding words and sentences).
What does it mean to "synthesize" information?
To bring together information from different parts of the passage.