10.2 Listening
Strategy: Summarize
- Summarize means to say something concisely. It involves retelling only the key points.
- Summarizing after listening is a great way to check your understanding.
- Focus on the speaker’s purpose. What are they trying to say? What are the main ideas?
Listen
1. Listen and Talk
Listen to the conversation once. Don’t take notes. Just listen.
–> Tell a partner what you remember. ex. “Maya loves shopping.” “She bought earrings.”
2. Listen and Write
Listen again. You can take notes if you wish.
–> With a partner, try to explain what the conversation was about in 1-3 sentences.
- Two friends are talking about…
- Maya loves thrift shopping because…
- She says thrift shopping is good because…
3. Listen and Read
Listen again. This time, follow along with the script.
–> With a partner, revise your summary (1-3 sentences about the conversation).
