Active Listening
If I said: "I had the worst headache last night. I barely got any sleep." What can you say back to me?
Any reasonable answer.
Appropriate or Inappropriate.... Kirby keeps talking to his teacher about the movie Frozen for a long time and doesn't stop talking to ask any questions; His teacher keeps looking away and is walking away from him.
Inappropriate because his teacher is showing that she is not interested anymore by her body language. Kirby should stop talking about Frozen now or ask the teacher a question about something she likes.
Give an example of a follow up question for this conversation starter. Did you see the movie Frozen?
Yes I saw it! What was your favorite part? Who was your favorite character? Did you like the ending?
I'm going to say something and I want you to ask me a question about it........
Any reasonable answer
Appropriate or inappropriate response? Why or why not?
Mrs. Ruhl: "I really love going to the beach. I love building sand castles and swimming in the ocean."
Celeste: "Shawn Mendez is the best!"
Inappropriate because Celeste did not stay on topic.
Ask an appropriate question...
"Summer is the best season!"
"Why do you like summer so much?"
Give me your opinion after I tell you my opinion......
Any reasonable answer
Appropriate or inappropriate? Why or why not?
Celeste: "I have 25 car toys! How many do you have?"
Mrs. Ruhl: "My dog is very big and fluffy."
Inappropriate because Mrs. Ruhl's response didn't stay on topic with what Celeste was saying.
Ask an appropriate question....
"I am very sad."
"Why are you sad?"
Give an appropriate response... Remember to stay on topic...
"I really love Harry Potter so much!"
Any appropriate answer...
Appropriate or inappropriate? Why or why not?
Celeste: "I really like Frozen 2 better than Frozen 1."
Mrs. Ruhl: "I agree with you! Frozen 2 was the best!"
Appropriate because Mrs. Ruhl stayed on topic with what Celeste was saying.
Ask an appropriate question...
"Math is my favorite subject at school."
"Why do you like math so much?"