Listening Skills Worksheet
Directions: Read pp. 384-385 & 390-391 in Writer’s Inc, then answer the questions below.
Did you preview, skim, or read the textbook prior to answering this sheet?
Cite or guess at least five ideas or concepts that you think will be discussed during the class. These will become your listening outline (a keyword or short sentence outline.)
a. _____________
b. _____________
c. _____________
d. _____________
e. _____________
Make a list of at least two questions you want to have answered during class.
f. _______
g. ________
During class, ask yourself mental questions about the content that is being discussed. This actions helps you perform as an active listener. List some of your questions below.
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i.
j.
After the lesson, list at least two things that you already knew about. This will help you to remember the material.
k.
l.
Summarize the most important things that you heard during the lesson.
m.
n.
Fill out the Summary Sheet below.
Summary of Class Lecture
Name:
Date:
Subject:
What was the subject matter of the lecture?
What was the time period discussed?
Who/What were the main people/ topics involved in the lecture?
Where did the material take place? (if relevant)
Why was the material worth a lecture? (Hint: Teachers don’t waste their time on unimportant stuff! If there is a lecture, then you need to know it!)
What was the main idea of the lecture?
What were some of the minor points? (Hint: Often these minor points become part of the test!)