Listen and Learn with Ryan

Illyssa Vasquez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Listen and Learn with Ryan

Listening

This lesson teaches Grade 1 students about the importance of listening through the story of Ryan from the video 'Why is Listening Important?'. Students will participate in a discussion and practice listening to instructions in a fun and engaging activity.

Audience

Grade 1

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Listening

Materials

Video: Why is Listening Important?, Discussion Guide, Listening Activity Worksheet, Whiteboard, and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and discuss the importance of listening in a classroom.
Explain that they will watch a video about a boy named Ryan who learns why it's important to listen.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video Why is Listening Important? to the students.
Ensure they understand that they need to pay close attention to the story.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

Use the 'Why Listening Matters' discussion guide to lead a conversation about the video.
Ask questions about how Ryan felt when no one was listening to him, and why it’s important to pay attention when someone is speaking.

Step 4

Listening Activity

8 mins

Hand out the Listening Activity Worksheet.
Give students simple instructions to follow, such as drawing specific shapes or coloring certain parts of a picture.
Check their work to see if they followed the instructions correctly.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

Recap the key points of the lesson and praise the students for their listening efforts.
Encourage them to practice good listening skills at home and in school.

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Discussion

Why Listening Matters

This discussion helps students reflect on the importance of listening as shown in the video 'Why is Listening Important?'.

Why was Ryan not paying attention in class?

Encourage students to talk about distractions and how they can be managed.

How did Ryan feel when his parents and friends did not listen to him?

Help students understand the emotions associated with not being listened to.

What did Ryan promise at the end of the video?

Discuss the commitment to listening and its importance.

Worksheet

Listening Activity Worksheet

This worksheet helps students practice listening and following instructions accurately.

Draw a circle and color it blue.

Simple shapes with color instructions.

Draw a small square inside the circle and color it red.

Encourage careful listening to multiple steps.

Write your name at the bottom of the page.

Ensures students follow written instructions too.