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Communication Charades: Express Without Words

Lesson Plan

Communication Charades: Express Without Words

Enhance non-verbal communication skills

This lesson engages students in a game of charades to emphasize non-verbal communication skills. Through this activity, students will gain a better understanding of body language and the importance of context in communication. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy and improve their ability to interpret non-verbal cues, which are essential skills in everyday interactions.

Audience

Grade 7 Students

Time

25 minutes

Approach

Enhance non-verbal communication skills

Materials

Printable Charades Cards, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of non-verbal communication.
  • Ask students to share examples of non-verbal cues they use or notice in daily life.
  • Explain that today's activity will focus on expressing ideas without words.

Step 2

Game Instructions

5 minutes

  • Explain the rules of charades: students will take turns acting out prompts without speaking, while others guess the word or phrase.
  • Divide the class into small groups.
  • Distribute the printable charades cards to each group.

Step 3

Charades Activity

10 minutes

  • Allow each group to play charades, ensuring every student gets a chance to act and guess.
  • Encourage students to pay attention to body language and facial expressions.

Step 4

Debrief and Discussion

5 minutes

  • Gather the class and discuss what they learned about non-verbal communication.
  • Ask students how they felt when they were acting and guessing.
  • Highlight the importance of understanding body language in effective communication.
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Worksheet

Printable Charades Cards

These cards contain prompts for students to act out during the charades game. They are designed for one-sided printing.





Brushing teeth








Walking a dog








Playing basketball








Baking a cake








Flying a kite








Riding a bicycle








Swimming








Reading a book








Playing the piano








Fishing




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