Effective Listening and Speaking Skills

Which of the following is an example of a classroom listening rule?

• Raise your hand before speaking

• Run around the classroom

• Ignore the teacher

• Talk while others are talking

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.1.A.a

What does it mean to be an active listener in class?

• Looking out the window

• Listening carefully and following directions

• Talking to your friend

• Drawing on your desk

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.2.A.a

When you contribute to a discussion after listening to others, what should you do?

• Ignore what others said

• Build on others’ ideas

• Change the topic

• Leave the room

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.3.A.a

What does it mean to paraphrase information from a text?

• Copy it word for word

• Say it in your own words

• Skip it

• Draw a picture

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.4.A.a

Which of the following is an example of using formal language?

• “Hey dude, what’s up?”

• “Good morning, everyone.”

• “Yo, listen up!”

• “Sup?”

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.4.A.f

Which rule helps everyone hear the speaker in class?

• Everyone talks at once

• Only one person speaks at a time

• Play music loudly

• Whisper to your neighbor

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.1.A.a

What should you do if you don’t understand something the teacher says?

• Ignore it

• Ask for clarification

• Leave the classroom

• Start talking to a friend

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.2.A.a

If you want to add to someone’s idea in a group discussion, what should you do first?

• Interrupt them

• Wait for them to finish speaking

• Shout your answer

• Ignore their idea

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.3.A.a

When presenting information from a video, what should you do?

• Paraphrase what you learned

• Say nothing

• Read the video script word for word

• Make up new information

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.4.A.a

Which is an example of informal language?

• “How are you today, sir?”

• “What’s up?”

• “It is a pleasure to meet you.”

• “Thank you for your time.”

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MO.LS.LA.4.SL.4.A.f