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Asking for Clarification

Multi-Step Directions

Day 167of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Learn to ask clarifying questions when instructions are unclear

2

Develop listening skills and communication confidence

3

Practice respectful communication strategies

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:32

“He who listens to correction gains understanding.”

— Proverbs 15:32 (WEB)

Learning to ask questions helps us understand better

📦 Materials Needed

  • Direction cards
  • Simple craft materials
  • Clipboard or paper
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain that sometimes instructions can be confusing, and it's okay to ask questions.

💭 Review Question: Can you tell me a time when you didn't understand something?
2Teaching (7 min)

Demonstrate how to ask clarifying questions politely and respectfully

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • It's brave to ask questions when you don't understand
  • Good listeners ask 'What should I do first?'
  • You can say 'Can you please repeat that?'
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good question?
  • How can we be kind when asking for help?
3Activity: Clarification Charades (6 min)
hands-on

Students practice giving and asking for clarifying instructions

📝 Instructions:
  1. Divide into pairs
  2. One student gives a simple multi-step direction
  3. The other student practices asking clarifying questions
  4. Switch roles and repeat
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Use very basic instructions like drawing a simple picture

Challenge: Add more complex multi-step directions

4Closing (2 min)

Recap the importance of asking questions and listening carefully

📝 Review Questions:
  • What are some good words to use when asking for help?
  • Why is it important to listen carefully?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, help us to be good listeners and to ask questions when we need help.

Coming up: Tomorrow we will practice giving clear directions to others

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:32

“He who listens to correction gains understanding.”

— Proverbs 15:32 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to act out listening and understanding

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning communication skills and building confidence

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage questions at home
  • Model asking clarifying questions yourself
  • Praise children when they ask thoughtful questions
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might feel shy about asking questions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Child attempting to ask questions and seeking understanding

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Practice asking questions during daily family activities
  • Read books that demonstrate good listening skills
  • Create a 'question of the day' game at home

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