Whole Body Listening
What part of your body should be quiet?
Mouth
Your friend says:
"My family and I went out of town this weekend."
Ask one on-topic question.
Example: Where did you go?
Why do we make good eye contact?
Your teacher is not in the classroom yet and there is nothing written on the board for you to do. You decide to get your book and read quietly at your desk.
Expected
Your friend raised their hand to answer a math problem in class. They got it wrong and are embarrassed. What can you say?
What part of your body should be looking?
Eyes
Your friend says:
"I'm excited for lunch today."
Ask 1 on-topic question.
Example: What is for lunch today?
Why do we not laugh when others are hurt?
Jane tells her mom that she lost her jacket at school because a dog ran onto the playground and stole it.
Unexpected
Your friend is wearing a new t-shirt to school with your favorite TV show character, Scooby Doo, on it. What can you say?
What part of your body should be listening?
Ears
Your friend says:
"I'm so tired after everything I did today."
Ask 1 on-topic question.
Why do we not cry when we lose?
Kyle tells his friends that he found $10,000 in the parking lot at the grocery store.
Unexpected
Your grandma and grandpa come over to your house for Thanksgiving. You haven't seen them for over a year! What could you say to them?
What part of your body should be paying attention?
Brain
Your friend says:
"I watched my favorite movie last night."
Ask 1 on-topic question.
Example: What movie did you watch? Did you watch it at home or did you go to the movie theater?
Why do we talk about other people's interests?
Patrick was grounded by his parents and can't go to his friend's house. Patrick tells his friend that he can't come over because he got in trouble.
Expected
Your mom was baking a cake for a party but it burned. What could you say to her?
What 2 parts of your body should NOT be moving?
Hands and Feet
Your friend says:
"My dad is in Alaska this week. I miss him."
Ask 1 on-topic question.
Example: Why is your dad in Alaska? When will he get home?
Why do we take turns when talking to others?
You get to the cafeteria and see your best friend is already in the line, about ten people away. You cut in line to stand next to him.
Unexpected
Your neighbor is planting new trees and flowers in their backyard. What could you say to them?