Lesson Plan for Grade 2 - Language Arts - Listening and Speaking Skills

### Lesson Plan: Listening and Speaking Skills **Grade:** 2 **Subject:** Language Arts **Topic:** Listening and Speaking Skills **Duration:** 60 minutes --- #### Lesson Objectives: 1. **Listening:** Students will demonstrate active listening skills by following directions and responding to questions. 2. **Speaking:** Students will practice clear and expressive speaking by participating in group discussions and presenting short responses. #### Materials Needed: - Whiteboard and markers - Picture books or short story (age-appropriate) - Large paper and markers - Chart with listening and speaking guidelines - Flashcards with pictures and words - Audio player and pre-recorded story or song #### Standards: - **CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.1:** Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. - **CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6:** Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification. #### Vocabulary: - Listen - Speak - Express - Respond --- ### Procedure: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting:** Welcome the students and briefly explain the importance of listening and speaking. 2. **Objective:** State the goals of the lesson and what students will learn and practice. 3. **Warm-Up Activity:** Play a quick game of "Simon Says" to activate listening skills. #### Direct Instruction (15 minutes) 1. **Listening Guidelines:** Introduce a chart with guidelines for good listening (e.g., eyes on speaker, ears open, quiet mouth, still body). 2. **Model Listening:** Read a short section from a picture book, demonstrating active listening and ask students to illustrate what they heard on large paper. 3. **Speaking Guidelines:** Discuss how to speak clearly and expressively (e.g., using a friendly tone, making eye contact, using complete sentences). #### Guided Practice (20 minutes) 1. **Listening Activity:** Play an audio recording of a short story or song. Ask students to listen carefully and then discuss what they heard in pairs. 2. **Role-Playing:** In pairs, one student will be the speaker and the other the listener. Provide a topic or picture card for the speaker to describe and the listener to respond with a question or comment. #### Independent Practice (10 minutes) 1. **Speaking Presentation:** Have each student come to the front and share a favorite part of the story or song, practicing speaking skills. 2. **Class Discussion:** Lead a discussion where students share strategies they used to ensure they were good listeners and speakers. #### Conclusion (5 minutes) 1. **Review:** Recap the importance of listening and speaking skills and the key points discussed. 2. **Assessment:** Ask a few students to summarize what they learned today. #### Assessment: - Observe students' participation in listening and speaking activities. - Take note of students' ability to follow directions and respond appropriately. - Assess speaking presentations for clarity, expressiveness, and use of complete sentences. #### Differentiation: - **For Students Needing Assistance:** Provide sentence starters or picture supports. Pair with a buddy for additional support. - **For Advanced Students:** Allow them to lead discussions or role-play more complex scenarios. #### Homework/Extension: - **Homework Assignment:** Ask students to interview a family member and share three things they learned with the class the next day. - **Extension Activity:** Challenge students to create their own short story and present it to the class, focusing on clear and expressive speaking. ### Reflection: After the lesson, take time to reflect on what worked well and what could be improved. Note any students who might need additional practice or support and plan for follow-up activities that continue to enhance listening and speaking skills. --- **End of Lesson Plan**


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