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Reflective Listening Lesson PlanReflective Listening Lesson Plan
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Nebraska Department of Education
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8th
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English Language Arts
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45 mins
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Reflective Listening

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Reflective listening is not casual! After learning about the practice of reflective listening, middle schoolers practice reflective listening skills in a role play activity that has them take turns being a speaker, listener, and observer.

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Concepts

communication, active listening, listening, self-awareness, social-emotional learning, tone, body language, paraphrasing, point of view

Instructional Ideas

  • At the conclusion of the role play, divide the class into three groups—speakers, listeners, and observers—have the groups discuss and share what they learned in this role

Classroom Considerations

  • Copies are needed of the "Tips for Reflective Listening" and "Observer Notes" handouts

Pros

  • Includes specific tips for developing the skill of reflective listening

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  • None

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