Lesson Plan

Chit-Chat Role Play

Students will practice conversational skills by engaging in role-play scenarios, boosting their confidence in social communication.

This lesson helps 5th graders build social interaction skills, essential for their personal and academic growth.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Debrief

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

What are Conversational Skills?

Introduce the concept of effective conversational skills. Emphasize that these strategies are useful in all interactions. Encourage students to refer back to these slides during group role-playing exercises.

Active Listening & Open-ended Questions

Discuss the importance of active listening and using open-ended questions to continue conversations. Mention that these strategies can make conversations more lively and inclusive.

Non-verbal Communication

Explain the role of body language in conversation. Encourage students to be aware of non-verbal signals such as eye contact and smiling.

Putting It All Together

Summarize the key points and remind students these skills will help them during role-playing. Encourage them to practice these skills both during and outside the lesson.

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Activity

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Chit-Chat Challenge

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Ting Gao

Tier 2
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