Unit Plan
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Learning How to Listen and Take Effective Notes

For Students 9th - 10th
[Accessible by TX Educators. Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will learn how to listen effectively, take good notes, and ask critical questions.
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Other

California Polytechnic State University: Listening Skill

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the California Polytechnic State University provides a concise and well done guide to listening that coveys what the instructor has to say, as well as the tasks of the listener. Good advice, easy to download as a one page...
Article
Other

How to Study: Good Listening in Class

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Eight tips on how to improve your listening skills in the classroom so that you gain more from lectures and discussions.
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McGraw Hill

Mc Graw Hill: Carol's Classroom: Speaking and Listening: Prepare for Discussions

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This video lesson [4:11] focuses on clear communication and active listening, essential social-emotional skills, that help lay the foundation of positive learning environments. They can develop these skills and take responsibility for...
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Free Reading

Free Reading: Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down? Letter Sound Accuracy Game

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
An exciting activity for the whole class to practice listening for a specific letter sound. When they hear a word with the sound they are listening for they give it a thumbs up; if it doesn't have the sound, they give it a thumbs down....
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Other

California Polytechnic State U.: Lecture Notetaking

For Students 9th - 10th
A one-page handout, this site includes information about how lectures are typically structured, as well as advice about how to make the best use of the notes you take. Includes a bibliography.
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English Club

English Club: Teach English: Animal Adventures

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st Standards
A teaching activity where students participate in creating a story to practice listening and speaking skills.
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Other

New Converstations: Seven Challenges Workbook: Communication Skills for Success

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Extensive online tutorial from Cooperative Communication Skills on interpersonal communication, covering listening, conversational intent, expressing yourself clearly, asking questions, expressing appreciation, and incorporating better...