Examples of Attentive Listening in Everyday Conversations for 2nd Grade

📚 Quick Study Guide

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• [Listening Ears Emoji] Focus: Pay attention to the person who is talking.
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• [Eyes Emoji] Eye Contact: Look at the person talking to show you are listening.
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• [Question Mark Emoji] Asking Questions: Ask questions to understand better.
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• [Handshake Emoji] Nodding: Nod your head to show you understand.
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• [Zipper Mouth Emoji] No Interrupting: Wait until the person is finished before you talk.
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• [Arrows Circle Emoji] Summarizing: Repeat what you heard to make sure you understand.
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• [Thumbs Up Emoji] Body Language: Show you're listening with your body (sitting still, facing the speaker).

Practice Quiz

1. Which of these shows attentive listening?
   1. Looking at your phone while someone is talking.
   2. Looking at the person and nodding.
   3. Talking to someone else while a person is speaking.
2. What does 'asking questions' show when listening?
   1. That you aren't paying attention.
   2. That you are trying to understand.
   3. That you are bored.
3. Why is it important to not interrupt?
   1. It shows respect for the speaker.
   2. It helps you talk more.
   3. It's fun to interrupt.
4. Which of these is NOT an example of good body language while listening?
   1. Sitting still and facing the speaker.
   2. Fidgeting and looking away.
   3. Nodding occasionally.
5. What does 'summarizing' mean in attentive listening?
   1. Repeating what you heard in your own words.
   2. Ignoring what the person said.
   3. Making up a new story.
6. When someone is telling you a story, what should you do with your eyes?
   1. Stare at the ceiling.
   2. Make eye contact with the storyteller.
   3. Close your eyes and imagine something else.
7. Why is attentive listening important in class?
   1. So you don't have to do homework.
   2. So you can understand the lesson better.
   3. So you can talk to your friends.