My friend says, "I went to the movies on Saturday. It was so much fun." How could I respond to show I was interested?
I could ask them which movie they watched!
True of False: Being a good listener means interrupting your friend/teacher.
False!
Should you SHAKE your head or NOD your head to show you are listening?
NOD!
Pick a partner and act it out! Sophia was talking about her new puppy. Jeff is not listening.
Bravo!
True or False: A good listener talks while the teacher is talking.
False!
Which of these is NOT whole body listening?
Calm body
Be quiet
Listen
Turn away from the speaker
Act out a calm body!
Nice
My friend is talking to me about their vacation to the beach. Should I make a comment about lions? Why or why not?
No! That would show that I was not interested and might hurt their feelings. I can bring up a new topic later in the conversation.
Your friend says, "I love sports." What could you respond to show you are listening?
What sports do you like? What is your favorite sports? Do you play a sport?
How would your friend feel if you were talking with your back turned to them.
Uncomfortable, sad, upset, confused
Act it out! Pick a friend to talk about what you're having for dinner tonight and show GOOD listening skills!
Bravo!
What are TWO (2) things you can do to show you are listening?
LOOK at the person talking, LISTEN and don't interrupt, NOD to show you understand, REPEAT what you heard in your own words, ASK questions to find out more info