Be an Active Listener!

What is one way to show you are listening to someone?

• Interrupt them with your own story

• Make eye contact and nod

• Look at your phone

• Talk to someone else

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CCSS.SL.5.3

Why is it important to ask questions when someone is speaking?

• To show you weren't paying attention

• To make the speaker feel uncomfortable

• To show you are interested and understand

• To change the topic

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CCSS.SL.5.1C

CCSS.SL.5.1A

What should you do if you don't understand something someone said?

• Ignore it and move on

• Ask them to repeat or explain it

• Pretend you understood

• Change the subject

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CCSS.SL.5.1C

Which of the following is a polite way to respond when someone is speaking?

• "That's boring."

• "I don't care."

• "That's interesting, tell me more."

• "Whatever."

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CCSS.SL.5.1C

What is an example of a good listening posture?

• Slouching in your chair

• Turning your back to the speaker

• Sitting up straight and facing the speaker

• Lying down

How can you show empathy when listening to someone?

• Laugh at their problems

• Tell them they are wrong

• Say, "I understand how you feel."

• Ignore their feelings

What should you do if you want to add to the conversation?

• Wait for the speaker to finish

• Interrupt the speaker

• Talk over the speaker

• Change the topic immediately

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CCSS.SL.5.1C

CCSS.SL.5.1A

CCSS.SL.5.4

Why is it important to avoid distractions while listening?

• So you can multitask

• To show respect and focus on the speaker

• To make the speaker feel ignored

• To have more fun

What is a good way to remember what someone has said?

• Forget about it immediately

• Write down important points

• Daydream while they talk

• Talk to someone else about it

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CCSS.SL.5.3

CCSS.SL.5.2

CCSS.W.5.8

How can you show that you are actively listening during a conversation?

• By yawning loudly

• By repeating back what you heard

• By looking away

• By checking your watch

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CCSS.SL.5.1C

CCSS.SL.5.1D