SLANT Basics
What does the S in SLANT stand for?
Sit Up
What does orderly mean?
Neatly, logically, or methodically arranged.
What does belong mean?
To be accepted as a member or to have a rightful place.
What does perceive mean?
To notice, understand, or interpret someone or something in a particular way.
What is a vision?
A clear picture of the future you want, plus action toward it.
What does the L in SLANT tell you to do?
Lean Forward
What does rigor mean?
Being extremely thorough, careful, accurate, and persistent; or a challenge.
True or false: Everyone feels comfortable in exactly the same places.
False.
Name one nonverbal behavior that affects how others perceive you.
Examples: posture, facial expression, eye contact, gestures, distance, or tone.
What is a tradition?
Something repeated and passed on because it has meaning.
Name the three final actions labeled by A. N. T
Ask and answer questions; Nod your head; Track the speaker
Name one way being orderly can improve a classroom.
Examples: fewer distractions, easier movement, better focus, clearer expectations, or easier access to materials.
What is one difference between fitting in and belonging?
Fitting in may require changing yourself for acceptance; belonging allows you to be yourself.
True or false: Another person’s perception always tells the complete truth about you.
False.
Complete the pathway: ROOT → _____ → FUTURE.
STEP or ACTION.
A student faces the teacher but keeps checking the hallway. Which part of SLANT needs improvement?
Track the speaker.
You check every part of a project and revise your mistakes. Which quality are you showing?
Rigor.
A new student stays quiet and avoids eye contact. Name one helpful response from a classmate.
Examples: greet them, invite them into the group, ask a kind question, or explain what is happening.
A teacher thinks a student is uninterested because the student never looks up. What could the student do to change that perception?
Use visible listening behaviors such as looking up, sitting upright, nodding, responding, or asking questions.
A family values helping neighbors. Name one action that could connect this root to a future of community service.
Examples: volunteer regularly, organize a drive, tutor younger students, or join a service project.
Why can SLANT help you learn more even when the lesson is difficult?
It keeps your body and attention actively engaged so you can listen, question, and understand.
Explain the idea: ‘You get more out when you put more in.’
Greater effort, attention, and persistence usually create stronger learning and results.
Why should we consider another person’s perspective before judging their reaction to a place?
The same place can create different feelings and experiences for different people.
How can seeing a situation through someone else’s eyes improve communication?
It helps us understand different perspectives, avoid quick judgments, and respond more effectively.
What are the three choices we can make when evaluating a tradition?
Keep what strengthens us, remix what needs updating, and release what causes harm.