Lesson 1.1 - Listening to Understand

  • Lesson 1.1 - Listening to Understand

    Specific Expectations: 

    • Listening to Understanding - 1.2; 1.3; 1.4; 1.7; 1.9
    • Reflecting on Skills and Strategies - 3.1; 3.2

    Learning Goal(s): 
    In this lesson we will discuss how much information is offered to us through human speech; how challenging listening can be; and that “Active Listening” is a skill that is essential to becoming a successful student and engaged member of society. You will learn a variety of techniques to help maintain your focus and concentration as you listen to a variety of public speakers; and how becoming a better listener is the first step to becoming a better speaker.

    • Glossary 1.1

      These are the key words you will need to learn that are related to this Lesson.

    • Activity 1.1.1 - Top TED Talkers Assignment
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    • Activity 1.1.1 - ANSWER KEY Page
      Check and make corrections to your answers with this answer key.
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    • Activity 1.1.2 - The Power of the Human Voice Assignment
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    • Activity 1.1.2 - ANSWER KEY Page
      Check and make corrections to your answers with this answer key.
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    • Activity 1.1.3- Discussion Forum: Renee Montgomery's TED Talk
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    • Activity 1.1.4 – Humour as a Tool Assignment
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    • Activity 1.1.4 - ANSWER KEY Page
      Some answers to a few of the questions you might have given based on Jia Jian’s presentation.
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    • Exit Card 1.1 Questionnaire

      Please take 5 minutes to answer the questions in the Exit Card. This is a requirement after every lesson.