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title: "Listening and responding"
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# Listening and responding

Listen and respond appropriately to adults and peers; follow agreed-upon rules for discussion such as listening to others and taking turns speaking

Subject: English · Area: Speaking & Listening · Ages 4 to 11
Page: https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/listening-and-responding-mt_mB7DVai-Uf

## Ready when they can

- Demonstrate attentive listening by giving a relevant reply or asking about what was said
- Follow classroom discussion rules (e.g. raise hand, wait for turn)
- Show understanding of what was said by paraphrasing or responding appropriately

## Lesson: Listening and responding

Listen to what the person says. Give them time to finish. You can listen without looking into their eyes. If something distracts you, move it aside.

*(drawing: If your class uses this rule, raise your hand and wait to be invited to speak.)*

Answer the question you heard. If someone asks your favourite fruit, name a fruit you like. If you missed the question, ask to hear it again.

**Example.** Dad says, 'Put your books on the shelf.' Jo replies, 'My books go on the shelf.' Jo says the instruction in her own words.

Ask about the same topic. If a friend tells you about a pet, ask about the pet. A question about something else does not show what you understood.

A nod can show that you heard someone. A nod alone does not tell them what you understood. A reply about their words gives them more information.

Take turns in a group. Follow the group's agreed rule so others can speak too. If you need urgent help, tell an adult.

**Recap.** Listen to the words, answer about them, and follow your group's turn-taking rule.

## Practice

8 questions on this page, each with its working shown.

## Opens up

- [Question Words](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/question-words-mt_6lHBTwQPrS)
- [Asking Questions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/asking-questions-mt_f8n4txtLej)
- [Listening and speaking in a new language](https://lightmysky.com/learn/languages/listening-and-speaking-in-a-new-language-mt_iXtqoIfjHb)
- [Showing Your Working](https://lightmysky.com/learn/mathematics/showing-your-working-mt_nyK25mNOeR)
- [Working well in a group](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/working-well-in-a-group-mt_QxsoqVUt6u)
- [Discussing Texts as a Group](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/discussing-texts-as-a-group-mt_thsY1ZesaU)
- [Prepositions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/prepositions-mt_VY3rBq8RyP)
- [Subordinate clauses](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/subordinate-clauses-mt_wq-1OJ_8s5)
- [Group discussions](https://lightmysky.com/learn/english/group-discussions-mt_wwdRhPyz6s)
- [Many languages, one world](https://lightmysky.com/learn/languages/many-languages-one-world-mt_XETW8tM2MC)
- [Listening to Others](https://lightmysky.com/learn/personal-and-social-development/listening-to-others-mt_YbX3LD0Eca)