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The Power of Active Listening Lesson PlanThe Power of Active Listening Lesson Plan
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Story Corps
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9th - 12th
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English Language Arts
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The Power of Active Listening

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  • The Power of Active Listening (.html)
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  • Transript: Celeste Davis-Carr & Aaron Video
  • Transcript: Tips for Active Listening Video
  • Tips for Active Listening: A StoryCorps Education Tool
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Listen up! The game of Telephone launches a study of active listening. Class members watch a short video that demonstrates active listening and tips on practicing active listening. Pairs then interview each other and practice their active listening skills and the accompanying social skills.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

active listening, listening, listening comprehension, social-emotional learning, non-verbal communication, self-awareness, social skills, oral communication

Instructional Ideas

  • Using the transcript of the interview with Aaron as a script, have two class members model active listening strategies

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires copies of the Active Listening handout
  • While the video of Celeste Davis-Carr's interview with Aaron is not included, a transcript of the exchange is included

Pros

  • Each of the three activities includes a debriefing session with discussion prompts

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.9-10.1.b SL.9-10.1.c SL.9-10.1.d SL.9-10.3 SL.9-10.4 SL.9-10.5

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