Lesson Plan

Communication Mastery Plan

Students will practice active listening techniques and empathetic responses through structured dialogues, aiming to score at least 80% on a communication skills checklist.

Building active listening and empathy fosters psychological safety, reduces miscommunication, and strengthens peer relationships essential for personal and academic success.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Ignite: Emoji Whisper Chain

5 minutes

Step 2

Model: SOLER Listening Stance

5 minutes

Step 3

Practice: Fishbowl Dialogue

20 minutes

Step 4

Analyze: Nonverbal Cue Match-Up

8 minutes

Step 5

Debrief: Personal Listening Goals

7 minutes

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Listening & Dialogue Strategies

What Is Active Listening?

What Is Empathy?

Verbal & Nonverbal Cues

SOLER Listening Stance

SOLER in Action

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Quiz

Nonverbal Cue Match-Up

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Speak Up Listen Deeply

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