Active Listening Skills

Active Listening Skills

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What is Active Listening?

Active listening means paying close attention when someone is talking. It helps you understand what they are saying and shows them you care. When you listen actively, you look at the person, think about their words, and don't interrupt. Sometimes you can ask questions or tell them what you heard to make sure you understood.

1. What does it mean to be an active listener?

2. What is a good way to show someone you are actively listening?

Read each statement. Circle T for True or F for False.

1. Good listeners always interrupt to ask questions.

2. Thinking about what someone says helps you understand them better.

Complete the sentences using words about active listening.

1. When you listen actively, you should look at the  .

2. It is important not to   when someone is talking.

3. Active listening helps you   what others are saying.

1. Name two things you can do to show you are an active listener.

2. Why is active listening important when you are talking with your friends?

Use the words in the box to complete the sentences below.

1. When my teacher reads a  , I listen closely.

2. I use my   to look at the person talking.

3. When I actively listen, I can   what is being said.

4. It is not polite to   someone.