1. Basics of Communication

2. D.A.R.E. Review Peer Pressure & Stress
Did anyone deal with either of them in a positive way this past week? 2

3. D.A.R.E. Activity Page 15 Review DDMM
Define and Assess and Respond and Evaluate… 3

4. Communication: ? 4

5. Communication:
when people express their thoughts or feelings with each other.

6. D.A.R.E. Activity
Sometimes we want to share something we know or how we feel. Other times, we want to influence the other person. What do we say or do to influence others? 1. 2. 3. 6

7. D.A.R.E. Activity
To be effective in communicating, we need to say it confidently… 7

8. Communication styles:
Unsure: ?
Demanding:
Confident: 8

9. Communication styles:
Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand
up for yourself.
Demanding:
Confident: 9

10. Communication styles:
Unsure: (examples) 10

11. Communication styles:
Unsure:
Weak Voice
Afraid to speak up
Poor Posture
Looks nervous 11

12. Communication styles:
Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand
up for yourself.
Demanding: ?
Confident: 12

13. Communication styles:
Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand
up for yourself.
Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard
for their feelings.
Confident: 13

14. Communication styles:
Demanding: (examples) 14

15. Communication styles:
Demanding:
Loud, angry voice
Stiff posture, leaning forward
Bullying, in your face
Frowns and points at the other person 15

16. Communication styles:
Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand
up for yourself.
Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard
for their feelings.
Confident: ? 16

17. Communication styles:
Unsure: being uncertain or unwilling to stand
up for yourself.
Demanding: acting in a way that is hostile; attacking or harming others without regard
for their feelings.
Confident: acting in a way that communicates
your opinion while still respecting others. 17

18. Communication styles:
Confident: (examples) 18

19. Communication styles:
Confident:
Speaks Clearly & respectfully
Standing up straight
Eye Contact
Appears calm 19

20. D.A.R.E. Activity
Page 18
Confident Communication 20

21. D.A.R.E. Activity
Page 19-20
DDMM 21

22. D.A.R.E. Glossary
Page 37
4 terms 22

23. D.A.R.E. Journal Page 33 To communicate confidently, I will…
The confident communication skills that I will practice this week are… 23