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Listening before offering advice
Grades 6–8 · Ready-made original
Write, draw, or say your answer. You may pass.
An example
Sam says, 'Our project group changed the slides while I was absent. Now I do not know what I am supposed to present.' Lee immediately replies, 'Just stop worrying and do the last slide.' Sam has not finished explaining the problem.
What could the listener say before giving advice?
One possible response: “Your part changed while you were away. Is that the problem you want help with?”
1. A friend says a project direction is confusing. Their partner immediately gives three tips.
What could the listener say before giving advice?
2. A student says a club meeting changed time. A friend assumes they want to quit.
What could the listener say before giving advice?
One sentence to keep
Choose one story above. Write the first thing the person could say or do.