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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

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

Worksheet


Reading


Activity


Activity


Cool Down


Discussion


Quiz
Speaking and Listening Quiz
