Following Instructions

Following Instructions

Grade Adult · ELA · 20 min· Ccss Ccss.ela-literacy.ccra.sl.1

What's Included

Learning Objective

I can accurately follow multi-step instructions.

Warm-Up Video

Communication Coach Alexander Lyon · 6:14

Active Listening Skills

Guided Notes

3 key concepts

  • 1

    Active listening is the opposite of passive listening, where the listener is not mentally engaged with the speaker.

  • 2

    Active listening involves both non-verbal and verbal communication, including making eye contact and asking thoughtful questions.

  • 3

    When actively listening, it is important to respond to what the speaker has said by reflecting back what you heard or asking a follow-up question.

Practice Questions

3 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on the video, list the four qualities of active listening. For each quality, describe one thing you should do and one thing you should notice or avoid.

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