The Power of Persuasion · Semester 1

Practicing Active Listening Skills

Learning to listen critically to oral presentations and provide constructive, evidence-based feedback.

Key Questions

  1. What are the barriers to effective listening in a classroom setting?
  2. How can we identify the main argument in a fast-paced oral presentation?
  3. What constitutes a respectful and challenging follow-up question?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Listening and Speaking (Active Listening) - S1MOE: Listening and Speaking (Oral Communication) - S1
Level: Secondary 1
Subject: English Language
Unit: The Power of Persuasion
Period: Semester 1

Suggested Methodologies

Socratic Seminar

Deep discussion in inner/outer circles

30–60 min

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Inside-Outside Circle

Concentric circles rotate for rapid partner exchanges

15–25 min

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