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Listening Lesson PlanListening Lesson Plan
Publisher
Overcoming Obstacles
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Grade
K - 2nd
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Year
2021
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Listening

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  • Complete Curriculum (.pdf)
  • Complete Curriculum (.html)
  • Listening (.html)
  • Activity Sheet: Whole Body Listening Chart (.pdf)
  • Activity Sheet: Listening Interview (.pdf)
  • Activity Sheet: Listening Ears (.pdf)
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Young scholars boost communication skills with a lesson plan that explores what it looks like to listen with the whole body. Through modeling and practice, pupils observe what it looks like and then practice. A friendly game of "Simon Says" puts their listening ears to the test.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

listening, speaking skills, taking turns, communication, social-emotional learning, Social & Emotional Learning, social awareness, relationship skills

Instructional Ideas

  • Copy and laminate the ears, adhere them to popsicles sticks or a headband, and prompt learners to put on their "listening ears"
  • Go over the Wholebody Listening Chart and display it in your classroom; send it home for additional support

Classroom Considerations

  • Preparation requires copy making
  • The first of 12 social-emotional learning lessons

Pros

  • The resource comes with extensions in several subjects 
  • The lesson plan is detailed and easy to follow
  • Increases the relationship skills social-emotional learning competency

Cons

  • The font on the Wholebody Listening Chart may be difficult to read

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.K.1.b SL.1.1.a SL.1.1.b SL.1.1.c SL.2.1.a SL.2.1.b SL.2.1.c

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