What’s the best response to show active and empathetic listening?

• Well, maybe you should study harder next time.

• Oh no! That sounds really tough. Can you tell me more about what happened?

• Don’t worry about it. Everyone fails sometimes.

• I didn’t do well on my last test either. It's not a big deal.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

How can you respond to demonstrate active listening?

• I’m sure that’s not true. Let’s move on.

• Why do you feel that way? I think everyone listens just fine.

• I hear you, Sam. Feeling unheard can be frustrating. What ideas would you like to share?

• I don’t think anyone is ignoring you, but let’s talk about your ideas later.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which response shows empathy and understanding?

• You should just ignore it. It’s not your problem.

• That’s awful. I can see how that would make school really hard for you.

• Yeah, my parents argue too. It’s normal.

• Why don’t you just tell them to stop arguing?

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is an active listening response?

• Don’t worry about it. You’re better off without them.

• It’s their loss. Let’s do something else instead.

• I’m sorry you feel that way. Feeling left out can hurt. Do you want to talk about it more?

• Maybe they forgot to invite you. It’s not a big deal.

Hearing, thinking about and responding to another person’s message is

• “I” Message

• Active Listening

• Body Language

• Mixed Messages

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CCSS.SL.6.1A

CCSS.SL.6.1D

Which of the following statemens is NOT being a good active listening 

• paying attention to the person talk
• making eye contact
• nodding when you understand
• talking while they are talking 

Which of the following is a sign of active listening?

• paraphrasing, or summarizing what someone has said

• interrupting, or talking over someone

• changing the subject

• being totally silent while someone else talks

Which posture best shows that a person is actively listening?

• slouching

• lying down

• sitting up straight

• standing with your back to the speaker

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CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

When you’re actively listening, you should look ________.

• at the ground

• at the speaker

• out the window

• at a page of notes

To signal that you are paying attention, it is a good idea to lean forward, make eye contact, and nod your head.

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7