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English·Speaking & Listening·procedural

Listening and responding

Listen and respond appropriately to adults and peers; follow agreed-upon rules for discussion such as listening to others and taking turns speaking

Suggested ages 4–11

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Evidence of understanding

  • Demonstrate attentive listening by making eye contact and responding relevantly
  • Follow classroom discussion rules (e.g. raise hand, wait for turn)
  • Show understanding of what was said by paraphrasing or responding appropriately

Assessment prompt

When Listening and responding is in a group conversation at school or at the dinner table, do they listen while others are talking and wait for their turn before speaking?

Standards alignment

Eng.SL.1GB · uk-nc-2013

Listen and respond

The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1 and 2