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Dialogue-Driven Lesson Guide

Students will demonstrate active-listening techniques and identify at least two verbal or non-verbal cues that build psychological safety in teams within a collaborative setting.

Developing listening skills fosters empathy and trust, essential for effective teamwork and safe learning environments. This lesson equips 10th graders to communicate more thoughtfully in academic and real-world contexts.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Question

5 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Introduction

10 minutes

Step 3

Mirror-Talk Partner Drill

10 minutes

Step 4

Whole-Group Discussion

15 minutes

Step 5

Closing Reflection

5 minutes

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Listening Strategies & Vocabulary

Learning Objectives

Active Listening & Empathy

Communication Cues

Psychological Safety

Examples in Action

Visual Cues Reminder

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Listen Up to Level Up

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