Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the lesson name. Explain that today we’ll learn three key conversation skills to help us chat like pros with our peers. Encourage students to participate and share their thoughts.

Read each objective aloud. Clarify that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify and use active listening, open-ended questions, and empathy in real conversations.

Ask students: “Why do you think good conversation skills matter?” Invite a few responses. Then highlight the points on the slide.

Explain that active listening means fully focusing on the speaker. Share that nodding, eye contact, and summarizing what you hear are key behaviors.

Discuss how open-ended questions invite more than a yes/no answer. Provide a quick live demo: Ask one student a closed question, then an open one.

Highlight that empathy means putting yourself in someone else’s shoes. Encourage students to think of times someone showed them empathy.

Walk through each column. Emphasize how the effective dialogue uses all three skills. Ask students to spot which skill appears where.

Explain the Role-Play Practice steps. Distribute [Role-Play Scenario Cards](#role-play-scenario-cards). Remind students to use all three skills and swap roles midway.

Hand out the [Reflection Journal Template](#reflection-journal-template). Guide students to write one strength and one area for growth. Invite volunteers to share.

Thank the students for their participation. Encourage them to apply these skills today—during lunch, recess, or at home. Offer to answer any final questions.

Welcome everyone! Introduce yourself and the lesson name. Explain that today’s goal is to build conversational skills that help in everyday life—at school, work, and in the community.

Read each objective aloud. Emphasize that these skills will help them communicate better in various settings like classrooms, cafes, and job interviews.

Distribute the Conversation Warm-Up Prompts. Encourage students to take turns and practice listening closely, then ask a follow-up question that invites more detail.

Explain that Active Listening is about fully focusing. Discuss why nodding, summarizing, and patience matter in daily conversations.

Discuss how open-ended questions can start deeper conversations. Show examples from school, work, and social settings.

Highlight that Empathy builds trust. Ask students to share examples of when someone was empathetic to them.

Walk through both versions. Ask students to identify each skill: open-ended question, active listening, empathy. Emphasize how the effective version makes the speaker feel supported.

Explain the steps. Distribute Role-Play Scenario Cards. Remind students to swap roles and practice each skill.

Hand out the Reflection Journal Template. Guide students to note strength and area for growth. Invite volunteers to share and encourage them to apply skills beyond today’s lesson.