Good Listening
This means looking at the speaker and paying attention.
Answer: What is good listening?
You do not understand the directions. What should you do?
Ask for help or clarification.
What is the first thing you should do when you have a problem?
Stop and identify the problem.
Being on time shows that you are this.
Responsible / dependable.
True or False: One bad choice means you can never change your reputation.
False.
Name one thing that can distract you while someone is talking.
Phone, friends, music, etc.
You are getting frustrated with an assignment. Name one good choice.
Take a break, ask for help, calm down, etc.
Before choosing a solution, you should think about these.
Your choices/options.
If your teacher or boss gives you a direction, what should you do first?
Listen.
A reputation is what other people think or believe about your ____.
Behavior / actions / character.
If you are confused, what is one question you could ask?
Answer: “Can you explain that again?” / or something similar.
A classmate is bothering you while you are trying to work. What could you do?
Ask them to stop, move seats, ask an adult for help, etc.
After choosing a solution, what should you do?
Try it / take action.
Name one behavior that would help you keep a job.
Be on time, follow directions, work hard, communicate, etc.
Name one way someone can improve a negative reputation.
Make better choices consistently / apologize / follow through.
What is the difference between hearing and listening?
Listening means paying attention and trying to understand.
Someone gives you feedback you do not like. What is a better response than arguing?
Answer: Listen, stay calm, ask questions, think about it.
Your first solution does not work. What should you do?
Try another solution.
Why is it important to ask questions when you are unsure?
So you understand what to do and avoid mistakes.
Which helps your reputation more: one good day or making good choices over time
Making good choices over time.
Give an example of how you could show someone you are listening without speaking.
Eye contact, nodding, facing them, putting phone away, etc.
You made a mistake and your teacher or boss notices. What is a responsible response?
Admit it, apologize if needed, and fix it.
Put these in order: Choose a solution, Identify the problem, Try the solution, Think of options.
Identify → Think of options → Choose → Try.
Give two qualities that teachers and employers usually want.
Responsible, respectful, dependable, hardworking, good listener, etc.
Someone says, “People already think I’m lazy, so there’s no point trying.” What advice would you give?
Your actions over time can change how people see you.