Starter quiz
- Put these stages of life in order.
- 1⇔attending nursery
- 2⇔attending primary school
- 3⇔attending secondary school
- 4⇔getting a job
- Which of the following would count as a big change in your life?
- getting a new reading book
- getting new shoes
- moving to a different city ✓
- having a new baby brother ✓
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- Which of the following should you do when your teacher is speaking?
- whisper
- avoid distractions ✓
- look at them ✓
- focus on what they are saying ✓
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- True or false? When we listen to someone speak, we should be focusing on what we will say next.
- True
- False ✓
- If a friend told you they were upset about something, which of the following responses would be appropriate?
- "I'm sorry to hear that." ✓
- "Can we talk about something else?"
- "Sorry, I'm not interested in this."
- "It's going to be OK; tell me more about it." ✓
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- Which is the best definition of a 'discussion'?
- where two or more people talk and share ideas ✓
- where one person shares their ideas with a group
- where a group of people tell one person what to do
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Exit quiz
- Which of these would count as a transition?
- starting primary school ✓
- moving to a new class ✓
- going to the shops
- starting a new class reading book
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- True or false? All transitions are stressful for everyone.
- True
- False ✓
- Which of the following is likely to be the best way of dealing with a transition?
- talking to a stranger
- talking to a trusted person ✓
- posting on social media about it
- ignoring it
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- Which of the following form part of active listening?
- facing the speaker ✓
- staying completely silent all the time
- listening without interrupting ✓
- nodding and making reassuring noises ✓
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- Which of the following might be worries someone has about the transition to secondary school?
- getting lost in a bigger building ✓
- getting told off for breaking the rules ✓
- having to be quiet when the teacher is talking
- having to learn a new route to school and travelling alone ✓
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- Which of the following are good responses to someone who is worried about the transition to secondary school?
- "I feel the same way!" ✓
- "Yeah, I can understand why you're worried about that." ✓
- "I'm sure they'll be patient with us to start with." ✓
- "None of this is important."
- "I haven't even thought about it!"
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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.
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.
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
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