What is the first step of listening?
Hearing
We can measure our level of attention needed with a listening attention level ___________.
Meter
Name ONE thing you can do to raise your attention level
Sit up straight, face the speaker, making sure you can hear the speaker
Anything that keeps your attention level from where it should be is known as a ______________.
Distraction
True or false- some things require a HIGHER or LOWER attention level
True
True or false: Feelings can be a distraction
True
Name two examples of nonverbal feedback:
nodding your head, smiling, sitting up straight, facial expressions
It is always important to ask follow up ____________ to show the person you are listening-
Questions
Your friend is getting a new puppy. What's a good follow up question to ask?
What kind? What's his name? When do you get him? Etc.
The speaker can be a distraction if they:
speak too fast or slow, have an accent, speak in a monotone voice (etc)
The two important ways to be an active listener are giving ___________ & asking ___________.
Feedback & Questions
Not being interested in a topic that you have to sit through is considered to be a __________
Distraction
Responding to the person shows that you are engaged and ________.
Listening or interested
Name THREE reasons why we might want to send an email to someone:
ask about an assignment, a grade, extra help, absent
