Transcript Chapter 6 Lesson 3

Chapter 6 Lesson 3
Communicating Effectively
Warm up/ Journal
Erin’s friend Louise is the kind of person who
always wants to have her own way. When they
go out together, Louise decides where they’ll go
and what they’ll do. If Erin offers a suggestion,
Louise dismisses it. Erin wants to stay friends
with Louise, but she’s tired of being pushed
around. She wishes she knew how to stand up
for herself without being rude.
Write a letter from Erin to Louise explaining the
situation, how they can stay friends, and how
their friendship can meet Erin’s needs.
Communication Styles
Aggressive – being overly forceful, pushy, or hostile.
Passive – being unwilling or unable to express
thoughts and feelings in a direct or firm manner.
Assertive – Expressing your views clearly and
respectfully.
Ways to Communicate
Speaking Skills
Listening Skills
Nonverbal Communication
Speaking Skills
“
” Messages
“YOU” Messages
Focus on your
feelings rather than
on someone else’s
behavior.
Focuses on other
people’s behavior.
“I feel hurt when I’m
left out of a
conversation.
“You always
ignore me when
your other friends
are around”
Listening Skills
Active Listening – Paying close attention to what
someone is saying and communicating.
Don’t interrupt
Show interest
Ask questions
Show empathy
Nonverbal Communication
Body Language –
non verbal communication
through gestures, facial
expressions, behaviors, and
posture.
Guided Practice
Passive, Assertive, and Aggressive. On a sheet of paper
place the following quotes in the appropriate group they
belong in.
“I told you to clean the kitchen – now do it!”
“If you really wan to cut class, I guess I’ll go along with
you.”
“I know you’re busy, but I’d appreciate it if you returned
the CD you borrowed.”
“I disagree with your opinion, but I know we can still be
friends.”
“I suppose I could go with you to that party; whatever
you want to do is fine.”
“What a stupid idea!”
Activity
Create 3 Dialogues with a partner.
1. Shows Passive communication
2. Shows Assertive communication
3. Shows Aggressive communication
Teacher will be around to each group to
hear their lines.