Lesson Plan
Active Ears Plan
Students will demonstrate three active listening behaviors—eye contact, nodding, and follow-up questions—during a peer interview to strengthen communication and empathy.
Active listening builds empathy, improves peer relationships, and enhances classroom collaboration by teaching students to truly hear and respond to one another.
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Prep
Prepare Lesson Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Listening Bingo Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Model Active Listening Behaviors
5 minutes
Step 3
Peer Interviews
10 minutes
Step 4
Checklist Reflection
10 minutes

Slide Deck
Listen Up: Active Listening
Learning Objectives
Behavior 1: Eye Contact
Behavior 2: Nodding
Behavior 3: Follow-Up Questions
Role-Play Practice
Reflection

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