Mastering Active Listening Skills

Which of the following is a part of the SLANT active listening strategy?

• Stand up and walk around

• Sit up straight

• Look out the window

• Whisper to your friend

What does the "N" in SLANT stand for?

• Notice the clock

• Nod your head

• Name the speaker

• Never talk

Which action shows you are tracking the speaker?

• Looking at your desk

• Looking at the speaker

• Drawing in your notebook

• Playing with your pencil

If you want to show you are listening, what should you do with your body?

• Slouch in your chair

• Sit up straight and face the speaker

• Turn away from the speaker

• Put your head down

During a class discussion, how can you show you are actively listening?

• Ask and answer questions about what is being said

• Talk to your neighbor

• Doodle on your paper

• Look at the clock

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RI.1.1

CCSS.RI.2.1

CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.2.1

If the speaker is frowning and crossing their arms, what might that mean?

• They are happy and excited

• They might be upset or frustrated

• They are telling a joke

• They want you to leave

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

Why is it important to nod your head when someone is speaking?

• It shows you are agreeing with everything

• It shows you are listening and paying attention

• It makes the speaker talk faster

• It helps you remember what was said

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CCSS.RL.3.1

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

Imagine your teacher is explaining a new topic and you don’t understand. What is the best way to use active listening?

• Stay quiet and hope you understand later

• Ask a question about what you don’t understand

• Ignore the teacher and talk to a friend

• Leave the classroom

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

You notice your classmate is looking down and not making eye contact while you are speaking. What might this mean, and what could you do?

• They are listening carefully; do nothing

• They might not be paying attention; you could ask if they have any questions

• They are angry; stop talking

• They want you to speak louder

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CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.4.1

CCSS.RI.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

During a group activity, one member keeps interrupting others. What is an effective way to encourage active listening in your group?

• Ignore the interruptions

• Remind everyone to listen and wait their turn to speak

• Let everyone talk at once

• Stop the activity

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6