Habit #5- Seek First to Understand, Then Be Understood- I listen to others without interrupting, I try to see things from

their viewpoint, I am confident in voicing my own ideas Grade: 2nd Lesson: Study Skills Time: 20 minutes Materials: -The 7 Habits of Happy Kids by Sean Covey -Listen Carefully! worksheet (Following verbal instructions) -Instructions worksheet for Listen Carefully -Following Written Instructions worksheet (Following written instructions) Procedure: -Review the story from Habit #5 in the 7 Habits book -Pass out the Listen Carefully worksheet -Introduce the worksheet as a test and students must listen to the instructions carefully and do their best. -Read the questions one by one -Have the students take out a pencil and grade their own papers -Talk about the importance of listening to instructions/ask what they learned from the activity. -Give students the Following Written Instructions worksheet -Go around and check answers as they finish. Finished students can color their papers.

Common Core Standards: CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.1 Ask and answer such questions as who, what, where, when, and how to demonstrate understanding of key details in a text. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2.3 Describe how characters in a story respond to major events challenges. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners aboutgrade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1a Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1b Build on others talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.1c Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.

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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.2 Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.2.3 Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue. CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.8 Recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

ASCA Standards: A:B1.1 Demonstrate the motivation to achieve individual potential A:B1.2 Learn and apply critical-thinking skills A:B1.3 Apply the study skills necessary for academic success at each level A:B1.4 Seek information and support from faculty, staff, family and peers A:B1.5 Organize and apply academic information from a variety of sources A:B1.6 Use knowledge of learning styles to positively influence school performance A:B1.7 Become a self-directed and independent learner