This resource focuses on developing effective classroom communication skills through understanding and establishing core communication norms. It emphasizes the importance of creating a safe and respectful environment for group discussions and outlines three specific rules to enhance group interactions. Activities such as 'Think-Pair-Share' are incorporated to engage students in identifying and sharing their communication norms. Additionally, the resource provides a detailed introduction to active listening, highlighting its role in improving mutual understanding and respect in conversations. An Active Listening Checklist is included to help students observe and practice effective listening behaviors, thus reinforcing the goal of respectful peer interactions through established communication norms and active listening strategies.