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Communication and Goal Setting

Lesson Plan

Communication and Goal Setting

Assess and set communication goals

This lesson aims to assess students' current reading, writing, and speaking abilities while fostering a supportive environment where they feel valued. Through a combination of activities, discussions, and a video, students will reflect on their communication skills and set personal and class goals. This lesson is important as it helps build a foundation for effective communication, which is crucial for academic and personal success.

Audience

Sophomore Low Level Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Restorative Practices, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Blended Learning, Inquiry-Based Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Pens and paper, Worksheet: Communication Skills Assessment, Discussion: Personal and Class Goals, Activity: Communication Role-Play, Quiz: Communication Skills, Video: How to Break the Ice, Survey: Communication Preferences, and Journal: Personal Reflection

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Welcome students and explain the purpose of the lesson: to assess communication skills and set goals.
  • Briefly introduce the video "How to Break the Ice" and its relevance to communication skills.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

  • Play the video "How to Break the Ice".
  • Ask students to note down key points about communication strategies mentioned in the video.

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Facilitate a discussion using the "Personal and Class Goals" discussion guide.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts on the video and how they can apply the strategies in their own communication.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity

10 mins

  • Distribute the "Communication Skills Assessment" worksheet.
  • Instruct students to complete the worksheet individually, assessing their current skills and identifying areas for improvement.

Step 5

Role-Play Activity

10 mins

  • Organize students into pairs for a communication role-play activity.
  • Provide scenarios where students practice communication skills, focusing on active listening and expressing themselves clearly.

Step 6

Quiz and Survey

10 mins

  • Administer the "Communication Skills" quiz to assess understanding of key concepts.
  • Conduct a quick survey to gather students' communication preferences and comfort levels.

Step 7

Closure and Reflection

4 mins

  • Ask students to write a short journal entry reflecting on what they learned about their communication skills and goals.
  • Encourage students to set one personal communication goal to work on over the next month.
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Discussion

Personal and Class Goals

A discussion to help students articulate their personal communication goals and collectively set class goals.

What communication skills do you feel confident in?

Encourage students to think about both verbal and non-verbal communication skills.







What areas of communication would you like to improve?

Guide students to consider specific skills like listening, speaking, or writing.







How can we support each other in achieving our communication goals?

Discuss ways the class can create a supportive environment for practicing communication skills.







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Worksheet

Communication Skills Assessment

A worksheet to help students evaluate their current communication skills and identify areas for improvement.

List three communication skills you feel you are good at.








Identify two areas where you would like to improve your communication skills.








Describe a situation where you successfully communicated your ideas.








What strategies from the video can you apply to improve your communication?








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Quiz

Communication Skills Quiz

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