5.ELAR.1.A
Listen actively to interpret verbal and non-verbal messages, ask relevant questions, and make pertinent comments.
Grade 5 · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2017
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verbal messagesnon-verbal messagesquestionscomments
Skills
- listen (actively to verbal and non-verbal messages) #dok2
- interpret (verbal messages) #dok2
- interpret (non-verbal messages) #dok2
- ask (relevant questions) #dok2
- make (pertinent comments) #dok2
Learning Targets
- I can listen actively to understand both spoken words and non-verbal cues during a discussion. #dok2
- I can interpret the meaning behind what is said and shown by others. #dok2
- I can ask questions that are directly related to the topic being discussed. #dok2
- I can make comments that add to the conversation in a meaningful way. #dok2
Big Ideas
- Active listening involves understanding both what is said and unsaid through verbal and non-verbal communication.
- Contributing to discussions with relevant questions and comments supports effective collaborative communication.
Essential Questions
- What does it mean to listen actively during a discussion?
- How can non-verbal messages change or add to what someone says?
- Why is it important to ask relevant questions in a conversation?
- What makes a comment or question helpful during a discussion?
- How can you show others that you are listening and understanding what they communicate?