Lesson Plan
Soft Skills Superpowers
Students will identify and practice four essential soft skills—communication, active listening, teamwork, and empathy—through engaging group tasks and reflections, building habits they can apply in class and everyday life.
Soft skills are vital for collaboration, relationship-building, and future success. Introducing and practicing these skills in 7th grade lays the foundation for confident, effective learners and communicators.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Learning Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Warm-Up
7 minutes
Step 3
Teamwork Challenge
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief and Reflection
3 minutes
Lesson Plan
Real Talk Skills Lesson Plan
Students will practice three essential soft skills—communication, teamwork, and empathy—through interactive group tasks and reflections, building habits to apply in class and everyday life.
Soft skills like clear communication, effective teamwork, and empathy are vital for positive relationships and real-world success; practicing them in 7th grade fosters confident, collaborative learners.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare and Review Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Learning Goals
5 minutes
Step 2
Active Listening Warm-Up
7 minutes
Step 3
Teamwork Challenge
10 minutes
Step 4
Scenario Role-Play
5 minutes
Step 5
Debrief and Reflection
3 minutes
Slide Deck
Real Talk Skills
Today's Goals
What Are Soft Skills?
Active Listening Warm-Up
Teamwork Challenge
Scenario Role-Play
Debrief & Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Rubric
Worksheet
Worksheet
