Use established rules for polite conversation (e.g., do not interrupt, face the speaker, listen attentively, provide appropriate feedback, take turns). 0501.2.2

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1. Do You Hear What I Hear - [14 slides] The difference between just hearing and actually listening - good beginning-of-year show [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
2. George Washington's Rules of Civility - George Washington, sometime before the age of 16, transcribed Rules of Civility & Decent Behavior (sic) In Company and Conversation.
3. Give Me Five - classroom poster listing five simple listening rules
4. Group dynamics exercise - adapt this to your classroom
5. Group dynamics exercise - demonstrates no real listening followed by how to really listen
6. How Polite Are You? - situational questions for whole class or group discussions.
7. Rules for Listening - PDF file [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
8. Rules for Listening - List of rules to discuss [This expired link is available through the Wayback Machine Internet Archive. If the page doesn't load quickly click on Impatient? at the bottom right of the page.]
9. Tips for Social Etiquette Conversation - short article with tips.
10. Teaching the Art of Polite Conversation - article with tips and ideas

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