The Art of the Oral Story · Speaking & Listening

Active Listening Strategies

Learning how to listen for main ideas and ask clarifying questions.

Key Questions

  1. 1What does our body look like when we are truly listening?
  2. 2How can we summarize what someone said in our own words?
  3. 3Why is it important to wait for a speaker to finish before asking a question?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E2LY01
Year: Year 2
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of the Oral Story
Period: Speaking & Listening

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