BPaying close attention to what you hear and noticing details
COnly listening to music you like
DCovering your ears
Active listening means really paying attention to sounds. You notice if they are high or low, loud or quiet, near or far. You are engaged and focused!
Question 2 Multiple Choice
What is something you can notice when you listen actively?
ANothing, all sounds are the same
BWhether a sound is high or low, loud or quiet, fast or slow
COnly the name of the sound
DWhat color the sound is
When you listen actively, you notice all sorts of details! High or low pitch, loud or quiet, fast or slow, near or far. These details make listening interesting!
Question 3 True / False
Hearing and listening are exactly the same thing.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: False
No! Hearing happens automatically—your ears receive sound. Listening requires you to focus and pay attention. Listening is a skill you can improve!
Question 4 True / False
You can get better at listening by practicing active listening.
TTrue
FFalse
Answer: True
Yes! The more you practice paying attention to sounds, the better you become at noticing details. Your listening skill grows stronger with practice!
Question 5 Short Answer
Listen to a sound and describe what you notice about it. Is it high or low? Loud or quiet? Fast or slow?
Think about your answer, then reveal below.
Model answer: Example: 'The bird chirp is high and quick. The car horn is low and loud. The wind is medium volume and soft.'
Good answers show that you noticed specific qualities of the sound: pitch (high/low), volume (loud/quiet), speed (fast/slow), or other details.