Idioms
"Hold your horses!"
To wait or be patient.
Big is to small... as full is to
Empty
Toast, pancakes, bacon
Types of breakfast foods.
"I am a night owl."
I stay up late.
Name two examples of active listening.
-Eye contact
-Nodding
-Responding when appropriate with on-topic comments
"Snug as a bug in a rug"
Warm and cozy
Rock is to heavy... as feather is to
Light
Fly, Grasshopper, Ladybug
Types of insects
"That math test was a walk in the park!"
Something very easy to do, and usually pleasant.
What are three things you should NOT do when actively listening?
-Look around the room/look in the opposite direction.
-Interrupt the speaker.
-Change the topic
-Move your arms and legs/stand up and walk around
-Think about other things
"When pigs fly!"
To express that something is very unlikely to happen.
Clock is to time... as thermometer is to
Temperature
Fish, sausage, chicken
Types of meat
"You are my sunshine!"
To be something, or someone, that makes you feel happy.
Why is it so important to listen? Give two reasons
-Listening is how you learn new information.
-You need to know what to do in case there is an emergency
-It is a key part of communication, if you don't listen you may not understand or know what to do
-You can hurt someone's feelings if you don't listen
"Do you have ants in your pants?!"
When someone can't sit still.
Bracelet is to ... as belt is to waist.
Wrist
Hammer, screwdriver, drill
Types of tools
"She was as busy as a bee!"
They enjoy doing a lot of things and always keep themselves busy.
How do you feel when you are talking and no one is listening? How do you think others feel if you are not listening to them when they are talking?
Annoyed, sad, mad, upset.
"Elephant in the room"
When there is a big problem or issue that nobody wants to talk about.
Teacher is to school... as doctor is to .
Hospital
Michael Jordan, Luka Doncic, Kobe Bryant
Professional basketball players.
"I feel as sick as a dog!"
Feeling very ill.
"Can you tell me more...?"
"There's a great story in there somewhere... I'd love to hear it."