Lesson Plan
Listen and Link Lesson Plan
Students will practice attentive listening by hearing a classmate’s short story and then linking that story to their own experience, building focus, comprehension, and social connection.
Attentive listening helps children develop language comprehension, social empathy, and communication skills, fostering stronger connections and better classroom engagement.
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Prep
Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Listening
2 minutes
Step 2
Model and Demonstration
3 minutes
Step 3
Partner Listening and Linking
8 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Assessment
2 minutes

Slide Deck
Listen and Link
What Is Good Listening?
Teacher Model
Partner Listening & Linking
Reflection

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