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

2. Communication

3. 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.

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

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

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

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

8. 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

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

10. “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.”

11. 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.

12. 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?

13. 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.

14. 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.

15. 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?

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

17. Effective Communication
Ten Ways to be an Effective Communicator

18. 10. Never argue

19. 9. Smile when talking on the phone

20. 8. Listen more than you talk
2:1 Ratio

21. 7. Keep the other person talking

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

23. 5. People usually just want sympathy, not advice

24. 4. Admit when you’re wrong

25. 3. Ask the right questions

26. 2. Seek to understand, not just be understood

27. 1. Be sincere and honest

28. 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.