Active Listening Skills

What is a common belief about listening?

• It requires no effort

• Everyone thinks they are bad at it

• It's not important in communication

• Everyone considers themselves good at it

What does active listening signify when you don't practice it?

• You are busy

• You are trying to respond quickly

• You find the conversation interesting

• You don't value what the other person is saying

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What is the first step in the STOP method for active listening?

• Stop what you're doing

• Observe

• Think

• Speak

What does the 'B' in STOP stand for?

• Begin

• Breathe

• Behave

• Blink

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CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

According to the video, how do we listen?

• With our whole body

• With our eyes only

• With our ears only

• With our mind only

What should you do with your eyes to show you are actively listening?

• Look straight at the person talking

• Blink frequently

• Look around to observe

• Close them to concentrate

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How should your feet be positioned to show active listening?

• Crossed

• Moving constantly

• Still on the floor

• Tapping to the rhythm

What should you avoid doing with your mouth when actively listening?

• Keeping it open

• Breathing

• Making sounds

• Smiling

What is NOT a suggested way to respond in a conversation?

• Offer a solution immediately

• Ask 'How did that make you feel?'

• Say 'Tell me more'

• Ask 'What can I do to help?'

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.1.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What is a common belief about listening?

• It requires no effort

• Everyone thinks they are bad at it

• It's not important in communication

• Everyone considers themselves good at it