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Communicating with Confidence

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Lesson Plan

Communicating with Confidence

Improve verbal and non-verbal communication

In this engaging lesson, students will learn and practice effective communication skills, focusing on both verbal and non-verbal cues. The session will cover active listening, the importance of body language, and assertive communication. Through role-playing activities, students will gain practical experience in applying these skills in various scenarios.

Audience

Grade 11

Time

1 hour

Approach

Improve verbal and non-verbal communication

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Printed role-playing scenarios, Discussion guide, Worksheet, and Video: How to Be More Confident

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Start with a brief discussion on what communication means. Ask students how they communicate in their daily lives and the importance of good communication skills.
  • Introduce the lesson's goal: to improve both verbal and non-verbal communication skills through learning and practice.

Step 2

Video Viewing

10 mins

  • Play the video How to Be More Confident.
  • Ask students to take notes on key points from the video regarding assertive communication, body language, and verbal expression.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Discuss the video content. Refer to the notes students took while watching.
  • Use the printed discussion guide to facilitate conversation. Questions will include prompts about assertiveness, body language, and the importance of using "I" statements.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute the role-playing scenarios.
  • Each group will act out their scenarios, focusing on using effective communication skills discussed in the video and during the conversation.
  • Allow students to reflect on their performance after each scenario.

Step 5

Conclusion

10 mins

  • Gather the students and discuss what they have learned from the role-playing activity.
  • Share key takeaways from the lesson and emphasize the importance of practicing communication skills.
  • Hand out the worksheet for students to complete as homework, reinforcing the skills learned in class.
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Discussion

Discussion Guide

Discussion guide for Effective Communication Skills lesson.

Can you identify an example of verbal and non-verbal communication from the video?

Encourage students to consider how body language, tone, and words can reflect the same or different messages.







What are some challenges you face when trying to be assertive?

Guide students to think critically about their own experiences and brainstorm potential solutions.







How can using 'I' statements improve communication?

Facilitate a discussion on the significance of ownership in communication, making it less confrontational.







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Worksheet

Effective Communication Skills Worksheet

Worksheet to reinforce the key concepts from the lesson.

List two examples each of verbal and non-verbal communication witnessed in the video.








Describe a personal situation where you found it difficult to communicate effectively. How would you handle it differently now using what you've learned?








Role-play scenario: Imagine you need to discuss a group project issue with a classmate who is not contributing. Write a dialogue using 'I' statements.








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