1.5 Active Listening

• identify verbal and non- verbal cues for effective communication
• paraphrase key points from varied listening texts for comprehension
• acknowledge the importance of active listening in enhancing communication

“What role does verbal and non- verbal cues play in communication?”

“What are the key considerations when paraphrasing a text?”

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1. Verbal and non-verbal cues in a video on school routines
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Watch a video clip on school routines and identify the verbal and non-verbal cues.
2. Favourite subjects and the cues speakers use
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Talk about favourite subjects while peers identify the verbal and non-verbal cues used.
3. Key words for school life
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use the words 课程表, 课外活动, 上课, 下课, 俱乐部, 作业, 学期, 考试 and 家长会 to talk about school.
4. Listening to a typical school day and summarising it
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Listen to a text about a typical school day and take turns summarising the information using the given words.
5. Describing a school routine from prompts for paraphrasing by peers
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Use word and picture prompts to describe a school routine for paraphrasing by peers.
6. Key considerations when paraphrasing
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Paraphrase key points from listening texts, keeping the meaning, the facts and the order, and clarify with the speaker.
7. Researching school subjects and routines in Kenya and China
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Research school subjects and routines in Kenya and China online and present a summary to peers.
8. A chain description of a school routine; active listening and recall
   40 min · 1 practice tasks · quiz
   Describe a school routine by repeating and adding to the previous description, discuss how active listening supports recall and answer the key inquiry questions.