Lesson 2: Asking Questions and Listening Actively
Duration of Days: 3
Lesson Objective
Students will be able to ask purposeful questions and demonstrate active listening during discussion.
What makes a question meaningful?
How does listening improve discussion?
Why do people listen to respond instead of understand?
Inquiry
Clarifying questions
Active listening
Follow-up
D1.INQ.2.9–12 – Develop supporting questions for inquiry
D1.INQ.7.9–12 – Analyze how communication tools shape discussion
D2.CIV.8.9–12 – Evaluate civic participation in democratic processes
Clarifying claims
Evaluating reasoning
Responding to arguments
Students practice questioning and listening skills through structured discussion activities.
DOK Level: 3
Connections to interviews, classrooms, and workplaces
Discussion of miscommunication
“Good discussion means talking a lot”
“Questions show weakness”
Question stems
Listening checklists
Partner-based practice
Discussion observation
Reflection on listening behaviors