English·Speaking & Listening·procedural
Paraphrasing What You Hear
Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, capturing the key ideas accurately in one's own words
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is developing critical listening skills, learning to identify key ideas from what they hear and evaluate whether speakers provide good reasons and evidence for their points.
Evidence of understanding
- Listen to a passage read aloud and restate the main idea and key details in own words without looking at the original text
- Paraphrase information from a short video, podcast, or presentation, identifying the central message and supporting details
- Distinguish between paraphrasing (restating in own words) and copying, demonstrating the ability to capture meaning without repeating exact wording
Assessment prompt
If Paraphrasing What You Hear listens to a short talk or watches a video clip about a topic, can they explain the main points back to you in their own words?
Standards alignment
SL.4.2US · ccss-ela
SL.4.2
Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects · 4