Listening

1. Listening

2. Starter…. • A man and his son are in a car accident. They are taken to a hospital where the man is kept in the intensive care unit. As his son is wheeled into the operating room, the surgeon walks in and says, “I can’t operate on this boy. He is my son!” • How can this be??

3. Message Relay • We will now be doing a group activity called “Message Relay.” • We will be getting in groups of six students • Please listen carefully for your next instructions

4. Listen Up!! • It takes 2 people for communication to happen • Speaker + Listener = Communication We now need a volunteer to come to the front of the class to give directions to your teacher on how to get to __________.

5. Listen Up!! • Do you think I heard what you said? Why or why not? • Do you think I understood what you told me? Why or why not? • If I had to follow your directions, do you think I could get there?

6. What can you do to become a better listener? • 1. Focus • Focus on the speaker and let them know you are listening. • 2. Confirm • Confirm what you are hearing by repeating parts of what the person said or summarize what they said. • 3. Respond • Respond to the speaker in some way to show that you have HEARD and UNDERSTOOD what has been said. You might ask questions, make comments or continue the conversation.

7. Message Relay Revisited • We will be doing another “Message Relay” activity to see if our listening skills have improved • Please listen carefully to your instructions

8. Riddle • What is the answer to the riddle presented in the beginning of class?

9. Conclusion • What are some benefits of having good listening skills? • Remember • Being an active listener is a key to good communication • To listen actively, focus your attention on the speaker, confirm what you hear, and respond to what is said.