Homophones and Confused Words
Develop active listening skills
Provide constructive peer feedback
Practice public speaking techniques
“There is one who speaks rashly like the piercing of a sword, but the tongue of the wise brings healing.”
— Proverbs 12:18 (WEB)Demonstrates the importance of speaking and listening carefully
Gather students in a circle. Remind them about respectful listening and giving kind, helpful feedback.
Review presentation expectations and feedback guidelines
Remaining students will present their topics, with classmates providing supportive feedback
Simpler: Teacher provides more guided feedback
Challenge: Students create detailed written feedback
Celebrate everyone's efforts and courage
Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to communicate and learn from one another. Help us to speak with kindness and listen with understanding.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll explore the differences between to, too, and two!
“So, my beloved brothers, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger.”
— James 1:19 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while passing a talking stick
Students are developing public speaking and active listening skills
Some children may feel nervous about speaking in front of others
Confidence in speaking, ability to listen respectfully