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Icebreaker Communication

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Lesson Plan

Icebreaker Communication

Enhance communication skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing communication skills through interactive activities and discussions. Students will watch a video on breaking the ice, engage in a group discussion, complete a worksheet, and participate in a communication game. This lesson is important as it helps students build confidence, practice active listening, and improve their ability to engage in meaningful conversations.

Audience

Small group, middle school

Time

50 minutes

Approach

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

Materials

Video: How to Break the Ice, Discussion Questions, Communication Skills Worksheet, Communication Game Instructions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Welcome students and introduce the lesson's objective: enhancing communication skills.
  • Briefly discuss the importance of communication in everyday life.

Step 2

Video Viewing

6 mins

Step 3

Discussion

8 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences related to communication.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

10 mins

  • Organize students into pairs or small groups.
  • Provide each group with a role-playing scenario where they must practice communication skills.
  • Have groups present their scenarios to the class, focusing on effective communication techniques.

Step 5

Worksheet Activity

6 mins

  • Distribute the Communication Skills Worksheet.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually, focusing on applying the tips from the video.

Step 6

Communication Game

10 mins

  • Explain the rules of the communication game, where students practice starting and maintaining a conversation using prompts.
  • Monitor and assist as needed, ensuring all students are engaged.

Step 7

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

  • Recap the key points learned during the lesson.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to reflect on what they learned and how they can apply it.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Facilitate a discussion on communication skills using these questions.

What are some key tips for breaking the ice in a conversation?

Encourage students to recall tips from the video, such as being true to oneself and practicing active listening.







Why is confidence important in communication?

Discuss how confidence can affect the way we express ourselves and how others perceive us.







How can we handle silences in a conversation?

Explore strategies for embracing silences and using them to reflect on the conversation.







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Worksheet

Communication Skills Worksheet

This worksheet helps students apply communication tips from the video.

List three tips from the video that you found most useful.








Describe a situation where you could use these tips to improve your communication.








What challenges do you face in conversations, and how can you overcome them?








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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios

These cards provide different scenarios for students to role-play, practicing their communication skills in various contexts.




Scenario 1: You are meeting someone new at a school event. Start a conversation and keep it going.







Scenario 2: You need to ask a teacher for help with an assignment. Approach them and explain your situation.







Scenario 3: You are in a group project and need to discuss different ideas with your teammates.







Scenario 4: You are at a family gathering and want to engage in a conversation with a relative you don't see often.




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