1. The Communication process Think Communication Ch. 1
English 2
Mrs. Coyle

2. Communication self-assessment
Turn to page 19 in Think Communication and complete the Communication Self-Asssessment. Don’t forget the step at the bottom (“Review your ratings.”)

3. Review your ratings
Which 5 skills are most important and essential for effective communication?
Why did you select these items?
In which areas are you (as an individual) strongest?
In which areas do you need the most improvement?
In what types of situations will you need these communication skills?

4. Self 7 key elements (page 5) Know thy SELF.
Everyone communicates differently.

5. Others 7 key elements (page 5) Connect with OTHERS.
Communication is relational.
Consider culture.

6. Determine your PURPOSE. What are you trying to accomplish?
7 key elements (page 5)
Purpose
Determine your PURPOSE.
What are you trying to accomplish?
All communication is purposeful.

7. Context 7 key elements (page 5) Adapt to CONTEXT.
“Circumstances & setting in which communication takes place”
Context affects meaning.
4 types of contexts:
psychosocial- psychological & cultural environment
logistical- physical characteristics
interactional- type of interaction (interpersonal, group, or presentational)
mediated- “something” exists between communicators (such as technology)

8. Select appropriate CONTENT. Will they “get” what you mean?
7 key elements (page 5)
Content
Select appropriate CONTENT.
Will they “get” what you mean?
Language is symbolic.

9. STRUCTURE your message.
7 key elements (page 5)
Structure
STRUCTURE your message.
“the way in which parts are arranged or put together to form a whole”

10. Practice skillful EXPRESSION. You can’t “undo” communication.
7 key elements (page 5)
Expression
Practice skillful EXPRESSION.
You can’t “undo” communication.

11. acronym S(elf) Examples: LCHS
In small groups, create an acronym for the 7 Key Elements of Communication. We will vote on our favorite!
S(elf) Examples: LCHS
O(thers) (Limestone Community High School)
P(urpose) ROY G. BIV
C(ontext) (colors of rainbow)
C(ontent) NESW
S(tructure) (Never eat soggy Wheaties/watermelon)
E(xpression)