Listening is a skill, and with the help of the communication activities in this packet, class members improve their active listening skills. 

Concepts

active listening, listening comprehension, listening

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members listen to a grade-appropriate news story, take notes, and then compare their notes with a partner or another group

Classroom Considerations

• The lesson requires the purchase of Channing's How to Improve Your Listening Skills

Pros

• The page packet includes a list of tips for ways to improve listening skills, activities, and lecture notes

Cons

• No link is provided to the required text; however, it is available for purchase online