Listening
What is one thing you should do with your eyes and ears when someone is speaking to you?
Look at the speaker and listen without interrupting (eyes on speaker, quiet mouth).
What is a polite way to start when you need help from a teacher?
"Excuse me, Mrs./Mr. ___, could you help me please?" or "May I ask a question?"
What two words should you say when someone gives you something or helps you?
"Thank you"
When the teacher gives directions, what is the first thing you should do?
Look and listen carefully to the whole set of directions.
What is one polite way to let the teacher know you want to speak during a class discussion?
Raise your hand or give a signal the teacher uses for turn-taking.
Name two polite ways to show you are listening while a classmate talks.
Nod, ask clarifying questions after they finish, say short acknowledgements like "I see" or "That makes sense."
If a classmate doesn't understand your question, what can you do to ask for help more clearly?
Repeat your question more simply or give an example of what you mean.
Besides saying the words, name one action you can do to show gratitude.
Smile, write a note, return the favor, or use a thoughtful gesture.
If instructions have several steps, what is a good strategy to make sure you follow them all?
Break into numbered steps, check off each step as you complete it.
Name two things you should do before you share your opinion in a group conversation.
Think about what you want to say and wait for a pause; make sure your comment relates to the topic.
Give an example of how you can check you understood what someone said without interrupting.
Paraphrase or summarize what they said: "So you mean that...?" or "I heard you say..."
Give an example of a time when asking for help is better than guessing. Describe what you would say.
Example: during a math problem — instead of guessing the next step, ask "Can you show me how to do step 3?" This prevents mistakes and saves time.
Tell me a short thank-you phrase you could say to a classmate who shared supplies with you.
"Thanks for sharing your pencil with me — that helped a lot!"
Describe what you should do if you don’t understand one step in a set of instructions.
Ask a clarifying question: "Do you mean...?" or ask a classmate or the teacher to repeat.
Give an example of a helpful sentence starter you can use to agree with a classmate politely.
"I agree with ___ because..." or "I like that idea because..."
Describe what good listeners do when a speaker seems upset or frustrated.
Stay calm, keep eye contact, show you care, and ask if you can help or if they want to talk more.
What are two things to do after someone helps you so they know you appreciate it?
Say thank you, tell them what helped, and try to use what they showed you.
Explain the difference between saying "thanks" quickly and giving a meaningful thank-you. Give an example of each.
Quick "thanks" vs. meaningful: Quick: "Thanks." Meaningful: "Thanks for helping me with my project — your idea to use color made it better." The meaningful one explains why you’re grateful.
Give an example of how following instructions carefully can help keep everyone safe during a classroom activity.
Example: During a lab, following steps in order prevents spills or injuries and ensures correct results.
How can you add to a discussion if you don't have new ideas but want to help the group? Give two ways.
Ask a question to prompt more ideas or summarize what has been said to move things forward.
Explain why it’s important to wait until the speaker finishes before you respond — give two reasons.
Respect (shows speaker you value them); prevents misunderstandings (so you answer correctly).
Imagine you need help but the teacher is busy. List three respectful steps you can take to still get help.
Wait politely, ask if you can come back later, try a helpful resource (notes, classmate), then ask again or leave a note.
Create a brief thank-you note (2–3 sentences) you could give to a parent or teacher after they helped with a school project.
"Thank you for helping me with the science project. Your ideas and time made our work much better. I really appreciate it."
A teacher gave these directions: "Work with a partner, read the passage, and underline the main idea." Explain in order exactly what each partner should do so the task runs smoothly.
Step 1: Pair up and decide roles. Step 2: One partner reads the passage aloud while the other follows. Step 3: Both underline the main idea and agree on it before reporting.
You and three classmates are planning a short presentation. Describe how you would contribute respectfully to the discussion so everyone’s ideas are included and the group makes a decision.
Listen to others, suggest your idea clearly, invite quieter classmates to share, offer to write down choices, and be willing to compromise.