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Grade 2 · English Language Arts · Unit 1 of 12

Listen and Speak

Good listening and kind, clear talking

What your child practises

Listening with care, taking turns, asking politely when you did not hear, and using a clear voice that fits the place and the people. These habits help friendships and learning.

Nova Scotia Curriculum learning outcome: A1 · listening and speaking with others

Sample questions

A taste of this unit. In the app, questions change every time and get easier or harder to match your child.

  1. Question 1

    You say, “Can I borrow your pencil?” Your friend says, “Sure!” What do you say?

    • nothing
    • “Give it.”
    • “Thank you!”

  2. Question 2

    You want to share an idea, but Leo is still talking. What can you do?

    • wait for him to finish
    • shout louder
    • walk away

  3. Question 3

    When someone speaks another language at home, a friend can…

    • tell them not to speak it
    • laugh at the words
    • ask them to teach a word

  4. Question 4

    A friend tells you she is sad. What is a kind thing to say?

    • “Stop being sad.”
    • “I am sorry. Do you want to talk?”
    • “Whatever.”

  5. Question 5

    Your friend is telling about her trip. Which question shows you were listening?

    • “What was your favourite part?”
    • “What is for lunch?”
    • “Can I have a turn on the swing?”

  6. Question 6

    Why do we say “please” and “thank you” when we speak?

    • It is a secret code
    • It makes the talk shorter
    • It is polite and makes people feel respected

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