What to do...
One of your classmates has speech difficulties. Should you correct him?
No.
That would be impolite and it may embarrass the person.
Name at least 3 things you can do to show you are actively listening.
- look at the person
- face the person
- respond to the person
- ask an on-topic question
- have a quiet body
- summarize what they are saying
Blurting out your answer to a question in class when you were asked to raise your hand.
Unexpected
Choose a partner.
Demonstrate how you would introduce yourself to a new classmate at school.
"Hi, I'm ____. What's your name?"
Show how your face might look if you were nervous.
*make face
The class assignment you are working on is too easy for you. Should you brag about it?
No.
Others may have a hard time with that same assignment, and you bragging about how easy it is may make others feel bad.
True or False:
You CANNOT practice active listening when you have the hiccups.
False.
You can still do your best to remain engaged in the conversation.
Asking your friend if you can have their favorite toy.
Unexpected
Role Play:
Choose a partner and have them tell you about a vacation they have been on. Ask an on-topic question.
Where did you go?
Did you have fun?
What was your favorite part?
Name two emotions that a person may feel when attempting to complete homework that is challenging.
Frustrated, upset, angry, confused
Your friend wants to be the color piece that you want when playing a board game. What should you do?
a) keep arguing with the friend until you get your way
b) insist on playing a different game
c) take a deep breath and realize you will have other opportunities to be the color that you want
C
Role Play:
Demonstrate active listening while your friend tells you about their summer vacation.
*look at the person, respond, ask appropriate questions, face the person, have a quiet body
Looking at a person and providing responses while they tell you a story.
Expected
Demonstrate how you would respond if your cousin just told you his cat ran away last night.
(Have a caring, kind, or sad tone of voice with matching facial expression)
Provide 3 scenarios that may cause someone to feel nervous.
*individual answers
Your friend wants to play a game that you don't enjoy. What should you do?
A) tell them "no!" and walk away
b) ask if there is another game you can play that you both enjoy
c) tell the person they are not cool for liking that game
B
Role Play:
Do NOT demonstrate active listening while your partner tells you about their weekend.
* Don't look at the person, respond to the person, or face the person. You may make noises/talk over the person.
Moving your friend's game piece during a board game when they did not ask for your help.
Unexpected
Pretend a friend just told you they are nervous about an upcoming test. Demonstrate how you could respond.
Be empathetic, caring, understanding. Have a kind voice and be helpful.
Your best friend was invited to a party that you were not invited to. Name 2 or more emotions you might feel.
Sad, upset, jealous
Your friend is telling you about something you are not interested in. To be polite, what is the best thing to do?
a) tell them you aren't interested and quietly walk away
b) listen to what they have to say anyway
c) sigh and roll your eyes while they are speaking
B
Yes/No
Ellie is holding up a poster while her teacher grabs the Scotch tape. Ellie's friend, Anna, is speaking to her and Ellie is providing responses (e.g., nodding, replying) and asking questions even though she is unable to look at Anna. Is Ellie practicing active listening?
Yes.
We may not always be able to demonstrate ALL components of active listening, but we can still practice active listening by demonstrating the majority of the components.
Loudly stating you need to go to the restroom while in a public place.
Unexpected
Choose a partner and have them tell you about their favorite school subject. As an on-topic question.
Ask a question about the subject.
BONUS!!! Extra points for completing this task:
Choose a partner and name 8 different emotions. Then, act out each of those emotions.
Get 200 bonus points for completing this question.