Listening

AB50 Homeroom Lesson 10.12.20

Objectives

• Students will be able to recognize that other people face silent struggles.

• Students will be able to utilize empathy to evaluate how these struggles may impact those around them

• Students will apply active listening techniques to conversations with friends

CHECK-IN: How are things going? What technology/mental health/classroom support needs can we address? Share challenges and successes.

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INSTRUCTION

1. Hook: Who is someone that you go to when you are struggling? What makes that person a good listener?

2. Watch the Videos

3. Discussion/Practice:

   1. How do people’s silent struggles impact their daily lives both at school and at home?

   2. How does actively listening to a friend improve their situation?

   3. What does it feel like when someone is truly listening to you and supporting you?

   4. How can you improve your empathizing and active listening skills?

Reflection: What is one area of the six listening traits that you need to work on the most? How will you practice this during this next week?

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