GRADE 7
HABIT #5: SEEK FIRST TO UNDERSTAND,
THEN TO BE UNDERSTOOD
Lesson 24: Active LIstening
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
Everyone you know is fighting a secret battle that you know nothing about. Being an active listener starts with recognizing other people's perspectives. Have you ever had an experience like these boys? How did you feel once you found out what was going on? 
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Take a look at this quote and ask yourself if this is something that is true for you. Do you listen to understand or listen to reply? Does it depend on the person to whom you're talking? What can you do to seek first to understand with every person, everyday?
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Lesson 25: LIstening With Eyes
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
A heartwarming example of seeking first to understand. Who is thinking win-win in this situation? What kind of courage and consideration is shown? What would you do in this situation?
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MORE THAN WORDS
Watch these videos about tone of voice and body language. What have you learned?
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ACTIVE LISTENING WITH DWIGHT
The staff at Dunder Mifflin attempts to teach Dwight how to be an active listener. Is he showing interest, or just "bobble-heading?" Is the advice that Dwight receives true active listening? What kind of listening is this? What advice would you give to the women of the office and Dwight? |
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Lesson 26: In Person vs. Social Media
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
This video provides an artistic new look at social media. When we pick up our phone, do we shut people out? How do we communicate?
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Lesson 27: Appropriate Feedback
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
Watch this social experiment. Ask yourself: Do we go about our lives thinking of others? Do we go out of our way to do things for other people? Stop at 2:50.
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Lesson 28: Honesty
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MOTIVATIONAL MONDAY
This family gets a serious lesson in honesty. Are we honest with our parents, our teachers, each other, and ourselves? Each time we lie, we are part of our own downward spiral.
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Hollywood Habits: The Blind Side
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