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Dialogue-Driven Lesson Guide

Students will learn and practice active-listening techniques and identify at least two verbal or non-verbal cues that foster psychological safety, demonstrating their skills in partner drills and group discussions.

Developing active listening and empathy strengthens classroom collaboration and trust, helping students feel heard and creating a supportive environment where all voices matter.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Question

5 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Introduction

7 minutes

Step 3

Partner Activity: Mirror-Talk

15 minutes

Step 4

Whole-Group Discussion

15 minutes

Step 5

Closing Thought

3 minutes

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Listening Strategies & Vocabulary

Lesson Objectives

Active Listening

Empathy

Verbal Communication Cues

Non-Verbal Communication Cues

Visual Examples of Cues

Wrap-Up & Next Steps

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