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###Lesson Plan: Listen With My Ears, Focus With My Brain ###Summary ####Objective In this interactive story, students will practice listening and focusing attention with their eyes, ears, and brain. They will help an elephant named Elliot focus her attention. ####I Will Statement I will listen and focus with my eyes, ears and brain. ####Standards - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.3 - CASEL: Self-Awareness, Self-Management - Second Step Alignment: Grade 2 Lesson 2 Focusing Attention and Listening ###Instructional Format - [x] Whole Class - [x] Small Groups - [x] Independent Practice - [x] Partners ###Teacher Tips * SEL Stories are designed to be completed over 1-2 days. * Save as a draft if the lesson will not be completed in one sitting. ###How to Teach ####I. Interactive Read Aloud (10 minutes) Read the story aloud, stopping to engage students in discussion questions and interactive activities. * Story pages: Read the story out loud. * “Let’s Discuss” pages: Stop and engage students in discussion questions. Call on students, invite them to turn and talk, or show their answer with their body. * Green activity pages: Invite students to respond together as a class or invite individual students up to respond. Use this as an opportunity to review using the Seesaw tools. Encourage students to help a partner use the tools if needed. ####II. Student Practice (15 minutes) Students will have the opportunity to add to the story themselves while deepening their understanding of the SEL lesson. * Story pages: Students read or listen to the story. * “Think to Yourself” pages: Students reflect on the questions, empathize with the characters, and prepare for the activity. * Green activity pages: Students draw, write, and record responses, adding their own voice and ideas into the story. ####III. Connect (10 minutes) Assign the SEL game as a take-home activity, or facilitate the game with partners in class. ####IV. Show What You Know (10 minutes) Students will reflect on their learning by making a connection to the story and reflecting on a skill they learned. ###Credits © Seesaw 2022