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Mastering Professional Communication

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Lesson Plan

Mastering Professional Communication

Develop professional communication skills

This lesson focuses on enhancing students' professional communication skills, including email etiquette and public speaking. Through engaging role-plays and discussions, students will practice and refine their abilities to communicate effectively in a professional setting. This lesson is crucial for preparing students for future academic and career opportunities, where strong communication skills are essential.

Audience

9th-12th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Develop professional communication skills

Materials

Discussion Questions, Role-Play Scenarios, Worksheet on Email Etiquette, and Public Speaking Tips Handout

Step 1

Introduction

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on the importance of professional communication skills.
  • Ask students to share their experiences with professional communication, such as writing emails or speaking in public.

Step 2

Email Etiquette

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Worksheet on Email Etiquette'.
  • Discuss key points of email etiquette, such as subject lines, greetings, and closings.
  • Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.

Step 3

Public Speaking Tips

10 mins

  • Hand out the 'Public Speaking Tips Handout'.
  • Review key tips for effective public speaking, such as maintaining eye contact and using clear language.
  • Encourage students to share any public speaking experiences they have had.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a 'Role-Play Scenario'.
  • Have students practice their assigned scenarios, focusing on both email and public speaking skills.
  • After practice, each group presents their scenario to the class.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Conclude with a class discussion on what students learned and how they can apply these skills in real-life situations.
  • Encourage students to reflect on their strengths and areas for improvement in professional communication.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on professional communication skills.

Why are professional communication skills important in today's world?

Discuss the role of communication in various professional settings and its impact on career success.







What challenges do you face when communicating professionally?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and brainstorm solutions to common challenges.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with different professional communication scenarios for role-play activities.




Scenario 1: Responding to a job interview invitation via email.







Scenario 2: Presenting a project update to a team.







Scenario 3: Writing a follow-up email after a meeting.







Scenario 4: Delivering a speech at a school event.




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Worksheet

Worksheet on Email Etiquette

A worksheet to help students understand and practice proper email etiquette.

List three key components of a professional email.








Write a sample email to a teacher requesting an extension on an assignment.








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