Listening Skills Lesson

Objective

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to demonstrate appropriate appreciative and discrimination listening behaviours through thematic activities aligned with the California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, 3rd Grade.

Standards

California Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts:

• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.
• CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.2: Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.

Materials Needed

• Audio recording of a short story or poem (3-5 minutes long)
• Visual aids or illustrations corresponding to the story/poem
• Whiteboard and markers
• Chart paper and markers
• Printed sheets with key vocabulary and questions
• Reward stickers for positive listening behaviors

Time: 35 minutes

Warm-up (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Introduction (2 minutes)

   • Welcome the students and briefly explain the importance of listening in daily life.
   • Mention that today they will practice being good listeners through fun activities.

2. Listening Behaviour Discussion (3 minutes)

   • Ask students to list behaviours of a good listener (e.g., eye contact, nodding, not interrupting).
   • Write student responses on the whiteboard.
   • Explain the difference between appreciative listening (enjoying and valuing what you hear) and discrimination listening (understanding and remembering details).

Main Activity (25 minutes)

1. Listening to the Story/Poem (5 minutes)

   • Play the audio recording of the selected short story or poem.
   • Use visual aids or illustrations to maintain engagement.

2. Discussion and Comprehension Questions (5 minutes)

   • Ask students to recall the main ideas and details from the story/poem.
   • Example questions:
     • What was the main idea of the story/poem?
     • Can you name a character or event?
     • How did the story/poem make you feel?

3. Interactive Learning Activity (10 minutes)

   • Distribute printed sheets with key vocabulary and questions related to the audio.
   • Divide students into pairs and assign specific sections to discuss.
   • Encourage students to act out a part of the story/poem, emphasizing listening to each other.

4. Class Sharing and Chart Making (5 minutes)

   • Each pair will share one point they discussed or an insight they gained.
   • Create a chart on chart paper that lists the main ideas, details, and emotions from the story/poem.

Wrap-up (5 minutes)

1. Recap and Review (2 minutes)

   • Recap the main points discussed and behaviors observed.
   • Highlight examples of good appreciative and discrimination listening behaviors demonstrated by students.

2. Reward Positive Behaviour (3 minutes)

   • Award stickers to students who demonstrated excellent listening behaviors.
   • Encourage all students to practice these behaviors in everyday conversations and in future lessons.

Assessment

• Formative: Observe students during discussions and activities, noting their engagement and ability to recall details from the audio.
• Summative: Based on student responses to comprehension questions and participation in the class sharing activity.

Homework

• Listening Practice: Students will listen to a story at home (from a book or online resource) and write down three main ideas and two details to share with the class in the next lesson.

By using this thematic approach, students not only practice their listening skills but also reinforce the importance of being an appreciative and discerning listener within varied contexts.