Warm-up Question What would the world be like without the internet, email, and cell phones? Would you like it better? Why?

Communication

3 C’s Communication: Choose words wisely- Use “I” statements instead of “You.” State your feelings-Pay attention to body language Pay attention to his/her words. Don’t plan your response. Cooperation: working together for the good of all (Team Work). Compromise: Each person giving up something to reach a solution that satisfies everyone.

Sharing information, ideas, and emotions What is Communication? Sharing information, ideas, and emotions

How Do We Communicate? Face-to-face Telephone Letters Radio TV Web pages Billboards Email IM Texting Telephone Radio Gestures Newspaper Magazines FaceBook/Twitter/Instagram Advertisements Gossip

Types of Communication Verbal Uses words WHAT you say Speaking Talking on the phone Writing an email Newspapers Texting

Types of Communication Verbal Non-verbal Uses words WHAT you say Speaking Talking on the phone Writing an email Newspapers Texting Doesn’t use words HOW you say it Smiling Gestures Posture Tone of voice Volume Facial expressions

Communication Styles Aggressive- overly pushy, forceful, or hostile. Passive- being unwilling to or unable to express thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner. Assertive- expressing your views clearly and respectfully

Listening Skills Eye contact Verbal feedback Non-verbal feedback Asking questions Not interrupting Paying attention Being interested

“I” messages A statement that focuses on your feelings rather than someone else’s behavior For example: You message- “Why can’t you ever show up on time?” I message- “I don’t really like to be left waiting.”

Role Play #1 You are standing in a group with bunch of your friends there is one person that tends to monopolize the communication. Use an “I” message to encourage the person to listen to other points of view.

Role Play #2 Aaron’s friend Louise is the kind of person that always wants to have her own way. Louise always decides where they will go and what they will do. Aaron wants to be friends with Louise but is tired of being pushed around. What “I” message could you use to handle this issue?

Role Play #3 Your mother is constantly bothering you to do your chores. You are really stressed about because there is a big math test coming up and you need to study. Use an “I” message to effectively communicate with your mommy.

Role Play #4 You come home and your sibling is constantly taking things from your room. Use a proper “I” message to effectively communicate with them.

Life with the Wright Family How much of the story you can remember? What does this activity tell us about communication? What does this activity tell us about teamwork? What does this activity tell us about listening skills?

Gossip Discussion Questions What is gossip? How can gossip hurt people? What motivates people to gossip? How should we react when we hear gossip?

Effective Communication Ten Ways to be an Effective Communicator

10. Never argue

9. Smile when talking on the phone

8. Listen more than you talk 2:1 Ratio

7. Keep the other person talking

6. There is something you can learn from everyone—find out what it is

5. People usually just want sympathy, not advice

4. Admit when you’re wrong

3. Ask the right questions

2. Seek to understand, not just be understood

1. Be sincere and honest

Practice the 3 C’s With your group you will build a marshmallow tower Object: To build the tallest-free-standing tower in the class Each person in class gets 5 toothpicks and 10 marshmallows, combine them as a group to build your tower Step 1: Let everyone communicate their ideas Step 2: Cooperate on building the structure Step 3: Compromise if there are adjustments that need to be made.