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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

Slide Deck
Listening & Dialogue Strategies
What Is Active Listening?
What Is Empathy?
Verbal & Nonverbal Cues
SOLER Listening Stance
SOLER in Action

Warm Up


Activity


Worksheet


Quiz
Nonverbal Cue Match-Up
