COMMUNICATION
Communication http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcliR8kAbzc
In Your Packet… Make a list of what kinds of things you would tell a stranger, best friend, and fiancé about
Communication Activity Break the class into groups of four or five. Each group should make a small circle with their desks. Everyone must participate. No talking with other groups. Everyone must "listen" with their eyes. When the teacher calls time, everyone must stop the conversation and "listen" with their eyes. If you have not finished the previous round, finish it before you begin the next round. Try to move more quickly!
Communication Round #1: Each person should share an event they have experienced.
Communication Round #2: Each person should describe a situation that has proven to be a good influence in her/his life.
Communication Round #3: Each person should describe a quality he/she already has that will make her/him a better parent or spouse.
Communication Round #4: Each person must give a compliment to one other person in his/her group.
Overview What was hardest to discuss? What were some things that happened in your group? (reactions, feelings, etc…) Why is it difficult to share compliments/qualities?
Levels of Communication
Superficial Makes up the majority of our communication. It involves talking about events, what time you will be home, what is for supper, what you did in school and the weather.
Personal Involves opening up and talking about feelings, beliefs, and opinions that mean something to you.
Validating Reinforces peoples' feelings about themselves.
Incredibles 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CBeYt_LL0k
13 Going on 30 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yxBpIH_2rc
What About Bob http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ErQUYNeYfM
The Help http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kMD0XtQqfkg
Incredibles 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2qRDMHbXaM
Remember the Titans http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S02D9QzDe4s
My Big Fat Greek Wedding http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWispEM3900
IF TIME: Run Away Bride http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZLnEfsXttE
Overview What was the easiest level of communication to identify? Why? What was the hardest level of communication to identify? Why? Was there any time that you saw one level of communication turn into another level of communication? When?