Chapter . Advance the Conversation Video Activity: Active Listening

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Advance the Conversation Video Activity
Active Listening

The following scenario will enhance your ability to understand and apply active listening skills. As you watch the first video, recall what you’ve learned about active listening, and then complete the Your Turn prompts. Finally, watch the Take Two! video to explore how this scenario could have gone differently.

1. The Problem

Reynaldo asks his close friend Mirirai for her feedback on an informative speech he is preparing for class. They agree to meet up between classes so he can practice his speech with her.

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2. Your Turn

Observations. Reflect on how Mirirai and Reynaldo communicated in this scenario by answering the following questions:

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Discussion. In class or with a partner, share your thoughts about the interaction between Mirirai and Reynaldo and work to answer the following questions:

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3. Take Two!

What if things had gone differently? Watch the Take Two! video to see one possible example of how the conversation might have gone if Reynaldo and/or Mirirai had communicated differently. As you watch the video, consider where the dialog reflects strong active listening skills. After watching the video, answer the questions below:

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