Transcript Communication - WESTLAKE HEALTH AND PE

Warm-up Question
What would the world be like without the internet,
email, and cell phones? Would you like it better?
Why?
3 C’s
1.
Communication:
 Choose words wisely- Use “I” statements instead of
“You.”
 State your feelings-Pay attention to body language
 Pay attention to his/her words. Don’t plan your
response.
2. Cooperation: working together for the good of all
(Team Work).
3. Compromise: Each person giving up something to
reach a solution that satisfies everyone.
What is Communication?
Sharing information, ideas, and emotions
How Do We Communicate?
 Face-to-face
 Telephone
 Letters
 Radio
 TV
 Gestures
 Web pages
 Newspaper
 Billboards
 Magazines
 Email
 FaceBook/Twitter/Instagram
 IM
 Advertisements
 Texting
 Gossip
Types of Communication
Verbal
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Uses words
WHAT you say
Speaking
Talking on the phone
Writing an email
Newspapers
Texting
Types of Communication
Verbal
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Uses words
WHAT you say
Speaking
Talking on the phone
Writing an email
Newspapers
Texting
Non-verbal
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Doesn’t use words
HOW you say it
Smiling
Gestures
Posture
Tone of voice
Volume
Facial expressions
Communication Styles
 Aggressive- overly pushy, forceful, or
hostile.
 Passive- being unwilling to or unable to
express thoughts and feelings in a direct
or firm manner.
 Assertive- expressing your views clearly
and respectfully
Listening Skills
 Eye contact
 Verbal feedback
 Non-verbal feedback
 Asking questions
 Not interrupting
 Paying attention
 Being interested
“I” messages
 A statement that focuses on your feelings rather than
someone else’s behavior
 For example:
 You message- “Why can’t you ever show up on time?”
 I message- “I don’t really like to be left waiting.”
Role Play #1
 You are standing in a group with bunch of your friends
there is one person that tends to monopolize the
communication.
 Use an “I” message to encourage the person to listen to
other points of view.
Role Play #2
 Aaron’s friend Louise is the kind of person that always
wants to have her own way. Louise always decides
where they will go and what they will do. Aaron wants
to be friends with Louise but is tired of being pushed
around.
 What “I” message could you use to handle this issue?
Role Play #3
 Your mother is constantly bothering you to do your
chores. You are really stressed about because there is a
big math test coming up and you need to study.
 Use an “I” message to effectively communicate with
your mommy.
Role Play #4
 You come home and your sibling is constantly taking
things from your room.
 Use a proper “I” message to effectively communicate
with them.
Life with the Wright Family
 How much of the story you can remember?
 What does this activity tell us about communication?
 What does this activity tell us about teamwork?
 What does this activity tell us about listening skills?
Gossip
Discussion Questions
 What is gossip?
 How can gossip hurt
people?
 What motivates people to
gossip?
 How should we react when
we hear gossip?
Ten Ways to be an Effective
Communicator
10. Never argue
9. Smile when talking on the phone
8. Listen more than you talk
2:1 Ratio
7. Keep the other person talking
6. There is something you can learn
from everyone—find out what it is
5. People
usually just
want
sympathy, not
advice
4. Admit when you’re wrong
3. Ask the right questions
2. Seek to understand, not just
be understood
1. Be sincere and honest
Practice the 3 C’s
 With your group you will build a marshmallow tower
 Object: To build the tallest-free-standing tower in the
class
 Each person in class gets 5 toothpicks and 10
marshmallows, combine them as a group to build your
tower
 Step 1: Let everyone communicate their ideas
 Step 2: Cooperate on building the structure
 Step 3: Compromise if there are adjustments that need
to be made.