Lesson Plan
Super Listeners Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will define active listening by identifying its five components, practice whole-body listening through paired scenario activities, and self-assess their listening skills.
Active listening strengthens focus, empathy, and classroom engagement. By practicing these skills, students learn to communicate effectively and collaborate confidently.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Listening Freeze
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Active Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Scenario Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Self-Reflection
3 minutes
Step 6
Closure and Goal Setting
2 minutes
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Super Listeners Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will practice paraphrasing peers’ statements and asking clarifying questions to deepen understanding and demonstrate active listening in partner conversations.
Paraphrasing shows we value others’ words and checking with questions keeps conversations clear and engaging. These skills build empathy and stronger communication.
Audience
Time
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Whole-Body Listening
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Paraphrasing
5 minutes
Step 3
Introduce Asking Questions
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Partner Interviews
8 minutes
Step 5
Guided Discussion
4 minutes
Step 6
Worksheet: Paraphrase & Question Practice
3 minutes
Step 7
Closure and Goal Setting
2 minutes
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
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Super Listeners Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will identify peers’ emotions and practice responding with empathetic listening statements to show understanding and care.
Empathetic listening builds trust, strengthens relationships, and helps students feel supported by acknowledging and validating others’ feelings.
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10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Introduction to Empathetic Listening
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Scenario Role-Play
10 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Empathy Response Practice
3 minutes
Step 6
Closure and Goal Setting
2 minutes
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
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Super Listeners Session 4 Lesson Plan
Students will practice following and executing multi-step verbal instructions to strengthen attentive listening, sequential memory, and accuracy in completing tasks.
Real-life listening often requires hearing and recalling multiple steps. This session builds focus, working memory, and confidence in following directions precisely.
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Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Whole-Body Listening
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Multi-Step Instructions
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Instruction Relay
12 minutes
Step 4
Guided Discussion
5 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet: Reflection
3 minutes
Step 6
Closure and Goal Setting
2 minutes
Activity
Discussion
Worksheet
Lesson Plan
Super Listeners Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students will collaborate to plan and present a listening-themed project, applying whole-body listening, paraphrasing, empathetic responses, and sequential instructions in a real-world task.
This culminating session lets students synthesize all active listening skills in a meaningful group project, reinforcing teamwork, communication, and confidence.
Audience
Time
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Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Review Listening Skills
3 minutes
Step 2
Introduce Culminating Project
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Group Project Work
12 minutes
Step 4
Presentations
7 minutes
Step 5
Reflection & Celebration
3 minutes
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