"How do listening and speaking help us understand and connect with others?"
Adaptive Perseverance: Encourage perseverance in understanding and making oneself understood, even when communication seems challenging.
Learner’s Mindset: Promote openness to learning from others through listening and sharing in conversations.
Communication: Enhance both verbal and non-verbal communication skills to foster clear and empathetic connections.
Critical Thinking: Develop thoughtful responses and questions that show engagement with the speaker's ideas.
Collaboration: Foster a supportive environment where every student feels their voice is heard and valued.
"What happens when we don't listen carefully to what someone is saying?"
"How can we show others that we are listening to them?"
"Why is it important to think before we speak?"
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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