Lesson Plan Asking Attention

Lesson Plan: Asking Attention, Showing Appreciation, and Telling What People Think
Grade Level: 8th grade
Subject: Communication Skills
Learning Objective:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Identify situations where asking attention, showing appreciation, and telling what people think are
appropriate.
Describe effective strategies for asking attention, showing appreciation, and telling what people think.
List examples of phrases and expressions used to ask attention, show appreciation, and tell what people
think.
Prior Knowledge Assessment:
To assess prior knowledge, engage students with the following opening assessment:
Show a series of images depicting different scenarios where individuals are interacting with each other.
Ask students to identify and discuss the situations where asking attention, showing appreciation, and
telling what people think are relevant.
Lesson Plan:
Introduction (5 minutes):
Engage students by asking them to share examples of situations where they have needed to ask for
attention, show appreciation, or express their thoughts.
Provide a brief overview of the importance of effective communication skills in daily life.
State the learning objective for the lesson.
Asking Attention (15 minutes):
Use the whiteboard to introduce strategies for asking attention.
Explain the importance of using appropriate body language, tone of voice, and verbal cues when asking
for attention.
Provide examples of phrases students can use to ask for attention, such as "Excuse me," "May I have
your attention, please?" and "Could I interrupt for a moment?"
Conduct a role-play activity where students practice asking for attention in different scenarios.
Use the YouTube player to show a video demonstrating effective strategies for asking attention.
Showing Appreciation (15 minutes):
Discuss the significance of showing appreciation in building positive relationships.
Introduce different ways to show appreciation, such as saying "Thank you," giving compliments, and
showing gratitude through gestures.
Provide examples of phrases students can use to show appreciation, such as "I appreciate your help,"
"Thank you for your support," and "You did a great job!"
Conduct a pair or group activity where students practice showing appreciation to each other.
Use the whiteboard to create a list of situations where showing appreciation is appropriate.
Telling What People Think (15 minutes):
Explain the importance of expressing thoughts and opinions respectfully.
Discuss the difference between constructive feedback and criticism.
Provide examples of phrases students can use to express their thoughts, such as "In my opinion," "I
believe," and "From my perspective."
Conduct a class discussion where students share their thoughts on various topics.
Use the poll tool to create a poll question related to expressing thoughts, and allow students to vote and
provide brief explanations for their choices.
Summary and Review (5 minutes):
Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
Conduct a quick review activity, where students list three strategies for asking attention, showing
appreciation, and telling what people think.
Provide positive feedback and appreciation to students for their active participation.
Exit Ticket (5 minutes):
Distribute a quiz in the form of a Google Form or any other online platform.
Include questions that assess students' understanding of the lesson, such as:
Q1. Which phrase is appropriate for asking attention in a classroom?
a) "Hey, listen up!"
b) "Excuse me, may I have your attention, please?"
c) "Stop talking!"
d) "I need your attention now!"
Explanation: Option b) is the most appropriate as it uses polite language and requests attention in a
respectful manner.
Q2. Give an example of showing appreciation to a friend who helped you with your homework.
Explanation: Accept any appropriate response that shows gratitude, such as "Thank you for helping me
with my homework. I appreciate your support."
Q3. When expressing your thoughts, what is the importance of using respectful language?
Explanation: Accept any response that highlights the importance of showing respect to others' opinions
and fostering positive communication.
Student Rewards:
Recognize and reward students who actively participated in class discussions and demonstrated good
communication skills.
Consider giving small rewards or praise for exemplary behavior and active engagement.
Exit Ticket Formative Assessment:
Evaluate students' understanding of the lesson through the exit ticket quiz. Review and provide
feedback on their responses to reinforce correct understanding and address any misconceptions.
Note: The time allotment for each section may vary depending on the pace of class discussions and
activities. Adjust the timings accordingly to ensure sufficient time for student engagement and
understanding.

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Lesson Plan: Asking Attention, Showing Appreciation, and Telling What People Think

Grade Level: 8th grade

Subject: Communication Skills

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Prior Knowledge Assessment:

State the learning objective for the lesson.

Asking Attention (15 minutes):

Use the whiteboard to introduce strategies for asking attention.

Showing Appreciation (15 minutes):

Discuss the significance of showing appreciation in building positive relationships.

Telling What People Think (15 minutes):

Explain the importance of expressing thoughts and opinions respectfully.

Discuss the difference between constructive feedback and criticism.

Summary and Review (5 minutes):

Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.

Exit Ticket (5 minutes):

a) "Hey, listen up!"

b) "Excuse me, may I have your attention, please?"

d) "I need your attention now!"

Exit Ticket Formative Assessment:

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