Main Idea vs Detail Listening
When we listen for the main idea, what are we listening for?
The big topic or message.
What is an opinion?
Something you think or feel — not always a fact.
What is a follow-up question?
A question we ask after someone speaks to learn more related to what is currently being discussed.
When we take notes, what type of phrases do we use?
Key phrases.
What does The Herder Boy Who Called Wolf teach us?
Be honest — if you lie, people stop trusting you.
When we listen for details, what are we listening for?
Small words or specific information.
How can we find someone’s opinion when they talk?
Listen for “I think,” “I feel,” or “In my opinion.”
If I say, “I think the Barbie movie is the greatest movie of all time...its my favorite,” what is a good follow-up question?
Anything relating to the barbie movie
3 ways to take good notes.
Key phrases, symbols, organization.
What is the lesson of All That You Were, You Are No Longer?
Change and hope — becoming new even when it’s hard.
What should we do the first time we listen to a story?
Listen for the main idea.
What is “tone” in listening?
How a person’s voice sounds (happy, sad, angry, etc.).
Why do we ask follow-up questions?
To show we are listening and care about the person and learn more about the conversation
What are the four types of numbers we listen for?
Time, age, date, quantity.
What is the message of Ahkaa, We Are Home?
Working together brings peace, love, and hope again.
Can one story have many details but one main idea?
Yes, the main idea is one big message; details support it.
Whats the difference between tone and emotion?
How can follow-up questions help when we practice having conversations?
They keep the conversation going.
What is one way you can "organize" information when taking notes.
Bullet points,
Numbers,
Letters.
What does The Tale of Despereaux teach about bravery?
Being brave is not about size — it’s about your heart.
What are the five things we listen for when we first listen to a story?
Person (character), place, problem, solution, and lesson.
How can tone help you know someone’s emotion or opinion?
The voice shows how they really feel — even if the words don’t say it.
What follow-up question could you ask Despereaux in his story?
“Why were you not afraid even when others laughed?”
When we are listening to something, why is it important to take good notes and NOT write down everything.
Because when we try to write every word, we miss what the speaker is saying. Taking short notes helps us focus on the main idea and understand better.
What is the lesson of The Giving Tree?
Real love gives and serves others without asking for something back.