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Which subject	Personal development
What topic	Communication skills
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Communication Skills

Topic

Communication Skills

Objectives

To understand the importance of effective communication in personal and professional settings.
To identify different communication styles and their impacts.
To practice active listening skills and techniques for effective verbal communication.

Grade/Age Group

Year/Grade 11

Subject

Personal Development

Length of Lesson

30 minutes

Number of Students

National Curriculum

This lesson plan corresponds with the national curriculum requirements for personal development and communication competencies.

Materials Needed

Whiteboard and markers
Handouts with communication styles overview
Role-play scenario cards
Reflection worksheets

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 min	Briefly introduce the topic of communication skills and its relevance in daily life.
2	Presentation of Concepts	10 min	Discuss various communication styles (assertive, aggressive, passive, and passive-aggressive) and their impacts. Use handouts for visual support.
3	Active Listening Exercise	5 min	Pair students for a short exercise where one speaks and the other practices active listening. Students record key points discussed.
4	Role-Play Activity	7 min	Divide students into small groups and provide scenario cards for role-playing different communication scenarios. Monitor the groups and provide guidance.
5	Reflection and Closing	3 min	Distribute reflection worksheets to gather student thoughts on what they learned during the lesson. Collect these without a formal presentation.

Homework

Assign students to write a short reflection (1-2 paragraphs) on how they plan to apply one communication skill they learned in this lesson in their daily interactions. Students will submit their reflections at the next class without verbal presentations.