FREE! Listening Skills Podcast Activity

Listening skills for older students.





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As standardized testing becomes computer-based, students will need to be able to sit and listen to a passage or short audio program, take notes, recall information, and then answer critical thinking questions about the material. To help prepare our students for this challenge, I’ve scoured the internet to find high-interest, school-appropriate podcasts that fit within one class period.

In this Listen & Learn activity, students will listen to a high-quality 30-minute podcast focused on the heroic actions of Robert Smalls, a man enslaved in South Carolina who took command of a Confederate ship during the Civil War to liberate himself and his family from their captors.

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Use Jason Reynolds’ commencement address at Lesley University to show your students the power of a well-constructed speech. In this one-class period activity, students will discuss the techniques of effective public speaking, view Jason Reynolds’ 10-minute speech, and deconstruct/discuss his use of rhetorical devices. Questions focus on audience, the value of storytelling over lecture, and rhetorical application of poetic devices including foreshadowing and symbolism. These print-and-teach materials can serve as a stand-alone lesson or as a supplement to any literature study that focuses on issues of equity and social justice.

Jason Reynolds is the New York Times best-selling author of many works, including Ghost, All-American Boys, and Long Way Down. You can learn more about him at jasonwritesbooks.com.

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Listening and Following Directions

An Activity That Challenges Students To Pay Attention To Details

This activity is designed to challenge students to listen closely to directions and complete tasks in the correct locations on a grid.

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In this lesson, students will practice the critical skill of listening comprehension while learning about the origin of Thanksgiving as a national holiday. After a mini-lesson on what to listen for and how to take notes, students will listen to a passage about Sarah Josepha Hale two times. They’ll take notes during both readings. Then, they’ll answer questions based on their passage. Finally, they’ll create a festive piece of turkey pop art with designs and shapes based on the answers to the comprehension questions. This activity is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday, keep students learning, and integrate art into your instruction.

In this free Thanksgiving lesson, you’ll find:

• Detailed Lesson Plan (2 pages)

• Listening Passage – Sarah Josepha Hale – Grades 4-5

• Listening Passage – Sarah Josepha Hale – Grades 6-8

• Listening Comprehension Guided Notes and Note Taking Sheet

• Pop Art Turkey

• Detailed Steps for Creating the Pop Art Turkey

This resource is a collaboration between Brain Waves Instruction and Art with Jenny K. It’s the perfect combination of content and creativity…and a fantastic celebration of Thanksgiving!