Listening
List 2 ways we can show we are listening and interested in what someone is saying.
Looking at speaker, facing speaker, hands quiet, feet quiet, thoughts focused on what is being said.
True or False
Sara makes up stories and is not fully honest about what she does or how she spends her times. Sara's classmates cannot build people files about her.
Answer depends.
Your friend tells you they are really tired today. What could you do or say in this situation that would demonstrate you were listening and care?
Answer varies.
True or False: People Files stand for
F=Friends/Family, I=Interests, L=Likes/Dislikes, E=Eggs
False
F=Friends/Family, I=Interests, L=Likes/Dislikes, E=Experiences
Why is it important to display whole body listening?
To show interest in others, to be respectful, to learn.
What is a benefit of building "people files" for the people around you?
BONUS: ADD 50 POINTS
Form friendships, strengthen relationships, builds listening skills
Give 3 examples of someone who is NOT exhibiting whole body listening?
BONUS: ADD 50 points
turned around talking while others are speaking laughing at comments made sitting on feet/legs head down on desk body slouched on desk sleeping
Give 2 examples of questions you could ask a friend to build your "People file" about that person.
Any question regarding interests, past events, etc.
Give an example of a time YOU struggle to be a good listener during a conversation. Give a suggestion of what you could do to improve in this area.
Answer varies
Act it Out: With Mrs. Johns, act out a conversation that would allow you to build people file information.
Topic: Free time activities
group skit