Talking about transitions
I can talk about my own feelings about transitioning to secondary school and I can use active listening skills to listen to others' perspectives, responding appropriately.
Talking about transitions
I can talk about my own feelings about transitioning to secondary school and I can use active listening skills to listen to others' perspectives, responding appropriately.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Times of transition in life can provoke different emotions such as excitement, sadness or nervousness.
- Talking about feelings can help a person to feel more comfortable and less anxious.
- An essential part of having a discussion is the ability to actively listen.
- Active listening helps a person understand different perspectives and empathise with other people's experiences.
- Moving from primary school to secondary school can be both exciting and daunting.
Keywords
Transition - the process of changing from one condition to another
Discussion - talking about something in order to reach a decision or to exchange ideas
Active listening - paying full attention to what someone else is saying, so you can understand them and respond thoughtfully
Common misconception
Pupils may think it is always necessary to give advice when someone shares their feelings.
Encourage pupils to consider that they may not be well-placed to advise in some situations; it can be absolutely fine to just show that you understand the person's feelings and that you will support them.
To help you plan your year 6 english lesson on: Talking about transitions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 6 english lesson on: Talking about transitions, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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