Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Students will learn and practice key speaking and active listening skills—effective body language, paraphrasing, and thoughtful questioning—to enhance participation and collaboration across academic and real-life contexts.

Strong speaking and listening skills build confidence, improve group work outcomes, deepen understanding, and foster respectful, productive conversations.

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Teacher Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up Discussion

10 minutes

Step 2

Mini-Lesson Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Partner Practice: Active Listening

15 minutes

Step 4

Group Role-Play

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection and Wrap-Up

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Speak Up, Listen Well

Objectives

What Is Active Listening?

What Is Effective Speaking?

Pillar 1: Body Language

Pillar 2: Paraphrasing

Pillar 3: Thoughtful Questioning

Partner Practice: Active Listening

Group Role-Play

Reflection & Next Steps

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Reading

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Activity

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Discussion

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Quiz

Speaking and Listening Quiz

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Speak Up, Listen Well

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