Student Self Advocacy
Grade 8Social Studies45 min
Learning Objective
I can identify strategies for effectively communicating my needs and concerns to teachers, counselors, and other adults.
Lesson Flow
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Active Listening Skills
Communication Coach Alexander Lyon
Practice
7 questions • Short answer
Exit Ticket
“Describe one way you can use non-verbal communication to show a teacher you are actively listening to their response when you are expressing a concern. Give an example of a question you could ask a counselor to show you are engaged and trying to understand their perspective on your problem. ”
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