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Overview

Students listen to instructions and respond with actions.

Learning Objective
Students understand and respond to simple spoken instructions.

Resources needed

  • None

Lesson stages

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  1. 1 Explain that students must listen carefully and follow instructions.
  2. 2 Model a simple action, such as 'stand up' or 'sit down'.
  3. 3 Say the instruction and show the action at the same time.
  4. 4 Repeat the instruction and ask students to do it without your help.
  5. 5 Add new actions one at a time.
  6. 6 Mix different instructions to check understanding.
  7. 7 Encourage students to give instructions to the class.
  8. 8 Finish by reviewing the actions together.

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Variations

  • Student leaders.
  • Faster pace.
  • Add 'do not move' trick.
More information

Teach: stand, sit, walk, stop, listen.

Use very clear and slow speech.

Do students respond correctly to instructions?

No materials needed.

Students copy others instead of listening.

Physical response supports understanding.

Activity details
Primary Easy 10 minutes no prep Whole Class Indoor & Outdoor
Topics
Listening Understanding