The Building Blocks of Listening
How do we show we are paying attention through the ways we listen?
During this lesson students will practice listening skills with a partner. They will focus on one skill at a time, while responding to a discussion prompt.
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to actively listen to a partner through isolated listening techniques.
Students will be able to identify listening behaviors that show engagement.
Students will be able to share short stories with a partner.
Materials
- Listening Focus
- Prompts Chart
Preview Lesson Plan
Introduction
“Listening actively takes many skills and strategies. You probably know these listening tips already, but let’s take some dedicated time to focus on them, one at a time.”
Activity
- Split students into pairs or allow students to split themselves.
- If you have an odd number, two listeners and a speaker will work just fine
“With your partner you are going to chat about a prompt. While you are talking together, you are going to focus on the assigned listening skill.”
- See the attached chart and work through each skill and prompt briefly. Give time for every person to answer and listen to their partner.
- Order does not matter. You can start with any listening focus and attach any prompt to that focus.
