Active Listening Skills

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Objective

I can listen carefully to my classmates when they are speaking.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

We don't generate video — this one is by Unknown Channel on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

What does "active listening" mean, and why is it important when your classmates are speaking?

2

Describe the steps involved in the "stop, breathe, listen, respond" method. Why is each step important?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Describe how you would show that you are listening to a classmate when they are speaking. Include at least three specific actions you would take. Imagine a friend is sharing a story with you. What are two things you could say to encourage them to continue talking?

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