Consistently use established rules for polite conversation and attentive listening (e.g., take turns, raise hands, ask questions, do not interrupt, face speaker). 0301.2.1

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1. The Art of Conversation - Tips for listening
2. Do You Hear What I Hear - [14 slides] The difference between just hearing and actually listening - good beginning-of-year show
3. Give Me Five - classroom poster listing five simple listening rules
4. Having a Conversation - worksheet with word bank cut outs - pdf format
5. Polite Conversation - worksheet with word bank cut outs - pdf format
6. 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.]
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. Speaking and Listening Assessment - A rubric for presenting a presentation to the class.
9. Ways to Make Communication Sparkle - Nice idea bank for making conversation; We can sparkle in conversations, walking down the street or even ordering fries at McDonald's.
10. When It's Time to Talk - Read each statement then circle 'yes' or 'no.' - pdf format

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