Communication ExercisesLearning Target Goals
Students will understand the fundamentals of oral communication. Students will understand how to interpret literature and enhance communication skills. Students will also understand how to participate collaboratively in online discussion groups. Common Core Standards
SL.9-10.1 Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Communication Exercise Tone of Voice Practice changing your tone of voice. Tone of voice is the way a person speaks to someone. It is the emotion conveyed through your voice. Research poetry as a group and find a poem that you can use to practice your tone of voice. Present the poem in 4 different ways. Select 4 presenters to share with the class. 1. Angry 2. Happy 3. Excited 4. Sarcastic 5. Confused 6. Indifferent / Not Interested 7. Caring 8. Playful 9. Respectful 10. Serious 11. Inspiring 12. Annoyed 13. Curious 14. Sad 1. That's fine 2. You have a nice hat. 3. Oh, that's great. 4. May I have a bottle of water? 5. May I have a cup of coffee? 6. May I place an order? 7. That's not what I ordered. 8. Are you waiting for me? A. Quote B. Poetry and Theme Connection Research and discuss themes and poetry as a group. Select a theme as a group and connect it to a poem of your choice. What does the poem mean to you? How does the theme connect to the poem? How does the theme and poem connect to life? C. Word of the Day D. Image and Story E. Article F. Monologue Practice G. Children's Literature Practice H. Movie Scene Theme and Poetry Guidelines Step 1: Go to your assigned group. Step 2: Assign roles. Time Keeper, Leader, Presenter Step 3: Give each group member an opportunity to speak. Listen to each group member. Step 4: Report back to the class meeting in 25 minutes. Step 5: Share your group's discussion with the class. Journal Topic Step 1: Go to your assigned group. Step 2: Assign roles. Step 3: Discuss the journal prompt. Step 4: Give each group member an opportunity to speak. Listen to each group member. Step 5: Report back to the class meeting in 20 minutes. Step 6: Share your group's discussion with the class. Journal Prompt: Many people believe that violence in television, video games, and music has a negative effect on society. Do you agree or disagree? Use specific reasons and examples to support your response. Word of the Day Research vocabulary and select a new word to discuss. Create a short story using your new word and share it with the class. Article Directions Read the article aloud in discussion groups. What are 5 key points of the article? What does the article mean to you? Connect the article to your life. Create a scenario where you would need to use this information.
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