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What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Respectful listening to the teacher
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Lesson Introduction: The Power of Respectful Listening

Introduction Activity: Listening Buddies

Objective

Today, we are going to explore the importance of respectful listening. We’ll learn how being a good listener helps us understand our teachers better and creates a positive classroom environment.

Materials Needed

• A small bell or chime (to signal the start of listening)
• A fun listening activity handout (can be created with simple listening exercises)

Step 1: Set the Scene

Begin the class by gathering the students in a circle on the floor. Hold up the bell or chime, and explain that when you ring it, everyone should stop chatting and focus quietly on you.

Teacher's Script: “Good morning, class! Today, we are going to learn about something really important: respectful listening. When we listen respectfully, we show that we value what others have to say. Now, let’s try an experiment! When I ring this bell, I want you to become my ‘Listening Buddies.’ Can everyone be quiet and pay attention? Let’s give it a try!”

Step 2: The Listening Challenge

Ring the bell gently and pause for a moment to notice how the students react. After a brief silence, reinforce the behavior.

Teacher's Script: “Wow! Look at you all! You turned into amazing Listening Buddies the moment the bell rang. Now, let’s see how good we can get at listening. I have a little challenge for you! I’ll read a short story, and I want you to listen carefully and see how many details you can remember afterward!”

Step 3: Read a Short Story

Choose a fun and engaging short story that your students will enjoy. After reading, ask them questions about the story to encourage respectful listening.

Example Questions:

• What was the main character’s name?
• Where did the story take place?
• Can anyone tell me what happened at the end of the story?

Conclusion

Wrap up the lesson by discussing how respectful listening helps us as a classroom community. Highlight that every time we listen carefully, we learn something new and show respect to our teacher and friends.

Teacher's Script: “Great job today, Listening Buddies! Remember, when we listen respectfully, we can all share our thoughts and ideas. Listening is a superpower that helps us learn together. Let’s promise to be great listeners every day!”

Reflection Activity

At the end of the lesson, invite the students to share how they felt when they listened respectfully. This reflection can help reinforce the idea and encourage them to practice it in the future.