Abrah Meyer – Listen Closely
“Listen Closely” is a 50-minute FFA lesson plan that helps students distinguish between listening and hearing and develop a personal plan to become a better listener. Through an introductory selective-listening game, a video reflection on a National FFA Vice President’s retiring address, and two worksheets (“Listening > Hearing” and “Listening Takes Action!”), students explore listening skills and apply them to personal growth and future careers.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Compare and contrast listening and hearing.
- Develop a plan for becoming a good listener.
- Time required
- 50 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Listening > Hearing" worksheet for each student.
- A copy of the "Listening Takes Action!" worksheet for each student.
- Pencil
- Internet access to view the video.
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. 2015-2016 National FFA Vice President Abrah Meyer's Retiring Address, https://vimeo.com/188320297 3. TED Blog – http://www.ted.com/talks/julian_treasure_5_ways_to_listen_better
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. An activity to have students compare and contrast listening and hearing. 2. A personal growth development activity.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Critical Thinking and Problem Solving; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Social and Cross-Cultural Skills; Think Creatively
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Worksheet
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.CS-O.Flexibility/AdaptabilityBe flexible in various situations and adapt to change.
- FFA.PG-K.Emotional GrowthShare and express healthy feelings and emotions.
- FFA.PL-A.ActionAssume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.