Lesson Plan

Speak Up! Lesson Plan

Students will develop active listening, clear expression, and nonverbal awareness through interactive exercises, enabling confident communication in academic and personal contexts.

Effective communication fosters collaboration, enhances learning, and builds strong relationships. By mastering listening, expression, and body language, students will improve class participation and real-world interactions.

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Prep

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10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Objective

5 minutes

Step 2

Active Listening Exercise

10 minutes

Step 3

Clear Expression Practice

8 minutes

Step 4

Nonverbal Awareness Activity

5 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Debrief

2 minutes

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Speak Up! Communication Skills

Session Objectives

Active Listening

Clear Expression

Nonverbal Awareness

Activity: Active Listening

Activities: Expression & Nonverbal

Reflection & Debrief

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Activity

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Speak Up! Communication Skills

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