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Express Yourself: Communication Skills

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Lesson Plan

Express Yourself: Communication Skills

Understand verbal and non-verbal communication

This lesson introduces students to the different forms of communication, emphasizing the importance of both verbal and non-verbal cues. Through interactive activities, students will practice expressing themselves clearly and interpreting others’ messages accurately. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop essential communication skills that are vital for effective interaction in both personal and academic settings.

Audience

7th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Understand verbal and non-verbal communication

Materials

Whiteboard and markers, Printed scenario cards, Discussion questions, Worksheet on communication types, and Quiz on communication skills

Step 1

Introduction to Communication

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what communication means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they communicate daily.
  • Introduce the concept of verbal and non-verbal communication.

Step 2

Interactive Activity: Scenario Role-Play

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Distribute printed scenario cards to each group.
  • Instruct students to role-play the scenarios, focusing on both verbal and non-verbal cues.
  • After each role-play, have a brief discussion on what was observed.

Step 3

Worksheet: Types of Communication

15 mins

  • Hand out the worksheet on communication types.
  • Students will complete the worksheet individually, identifying examples of verbal and non-verbal communication.
  • Review answers as a class.

Step 4

Class Discussion: Importance of Communication

10 mins

  • Use the prepared discussion questions to guide a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to think about how communication affects their relationships and learning.

Step 5

Quiz and Closure

5 mins

  • Administer a short quiz on communication skills.
  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Communication Importance Discussion

A discussion to explore the significance of communication in daily life and its impact on relationships and learning.

Why is communication important in our daily lives?

Encourage students to think about how they use communication in different settings, such as at home, school, and with friends.







How can non-verbal cues affect the message we are trying to convey?

Discuss examples of non-verbal cues like facial expressions, gestures, and posture, and how they can change the meaning of a message.







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Worksheet

Types of Communication Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and differentiate between verbal and non-verbal communication.

List three examples of verbal communication.








List three examples of non-verbal communication.








Describe a situation where non-verbal communication is more effective than verbal communication.

Think about situations where words might not be enough or appropriate.







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Quiz

Communication Skills Quiz

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