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Communicate & Collaborate

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Lesson Plan

Communicate & Collaborate

Practice Improved Communication Skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' communication skills through interactive and experiential activities. By engaging in a game-based learning activity, students will practice active listening, clear expression, and collaborative problem-solving. This lesson is important as it helps students develop essential life skills that are crucial for personal and academic success.

Audience

Middle/High School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning, Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Active Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Communication Skills Worksheet, Exit Ticket, Post-it Notes, and Pens

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to the importance of communication skills in daily life.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson: to practice and improve communication skills through interactive activities.

Step 2

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Questions to facilitate a conversation about what makes communication effective.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences where communication was key to resolving a situation.

Step 3

Activity: Communication Game

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with the Communication Skills Worksheet to guide the activity.
  • Explain the rules of the communication game: one student describes an image or concept without showing it, while others draw or guess based on the description.
  • Rotate roles within the group to ensure everyone practices both speaking and listening.

Step 4

Reflection and Sharing

5 mins

  • Have each group share their experiences and what they learned about communication during the activity.
  • Discuss any challenges faced and how they were overcome.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Distribute the Exit Ticket for students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply these skills in real life.
  • Collect the exit tickets as students leave the class.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide a discussion on effective communication skills.

What are some key elements of effective communication?

Encourage students to think about clarity, active listening, empathy, and feedback.







Can you share a time when good communication helped you solve a problem?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and the role communication played.







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Worksheet

Communication Skills Worksheet

A worksheet to guide students through the communication game activity.

Describe the image or concept to your group without showing it.

Use clear and descriptive language.







What strategies did you use to ensure your group understood your description?

Think about the use of examples, repetition, and checking for understanding.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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