(1) The benchmark for speaking and listening content standard 2 for a student at the end of grade 8 is the ability to:

(a) analyze one's own techniques of listening in a variety of situations (e.g., focusing attention, reflecting, interpreting, analyzing, responding to messages) ;

(b) demonstrate appropriate speaking and listening behaviors in communicating with various audiences;

(c) speak and listen effectively for an expanded range of purposes (e.g., giving and understanding information, presenting and appreciating creative performances, delivering and analyzing persuasive messages) ;

(d) identify and appropriately use different types of presentations (e.g., reports, expository speeches, dramatic presentations, persuasive appeals) ; and

(e) identify and use different types of listening appropriate to the listening situation (e.g., interpretive and empathic listening) .