Collaborative Discussion and Drama · Speaking & Listening

Active Listening and Response

Developing the ability to listen critically and build upon the ideas of others in a group setting.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can we show we are listening without interrupting the speaker?
  2. 2What types of questions help to clarify a peer's point of view?
  3. 3How does summarizing a previous speaker's point help move a discussion forward?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - CommunicatingNCCA: Primary - Understanding
Class/Year: 5th Year
Subject: Voices and Visions: Advanced Literacy and Expression
Unit: Collaborative Discussion and Drama
Period: Speaking & Listening

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