Verbal Communication
What type of communication uses spoken words?
Verbal communication
What type of communication uses body language and facial expressions instead of spoken words?
Nonverbal communication.
What type of communication uses words that are written or typed?
Written communication.
What type of communication uses pictures, symbols, or images to share information?
Visual communication
"It's raining cats and dogs!" What does it really mean?
It is raining very hard.
Name one way people use verbal communication at school.
Talking to a teacher or friend, answering a question, or having a conversation.
What emotion might someone be showing when they smile?
Happiness or friendliness.
What do you call a message you write and send from one phone to another?
A text message.
What does a smiley face emoji usually communicate?
Happiness.
"It's time to hit the books!" What does it really mean?
Time to start studying.
What should you do when someone else is speaking?
Listen carefully and wait for your turn.
Give 2 examples of nonverbal communication.
Can be a gesture, a facial expression, posture, or eye contact.
What should you put at the end of a sentence when asking a question?
A question mark (?).
What does a red octagon-shaped STOP sign communicate?
You must stop.
"I have butterflies in my stomach!" What does it really mean?
They feel nervous or excited.
What do you call it when two people take turns talking?
A conversation.
A student crosses their arms, frowns, and turns away. What might their body language suggest?
They might feel upset, uninterested, frustrated, or uncomfortable.
Give 2 examples of written communication.
Letters, text messages, notes, emails, or stories.
Give 2 examples of visual communication.
Traffic signs, maps, charts, diagrams, an emoji, or posters.
"Break a leg!" What does it really mean?
Good luck!
You explain the rules of a game to a friend, but they look confused. What can you?
Use simpler words, speak clearly, or give an example.
Your friend is looking down, frowning, and sitting alone at recess. How do you think they are feeling?
They might be feeling sad, upset, or lonely.
What is one way you can send a written message to someone who lives far away?
A letter, email, or text message.
What can you use to show someone where a place is located?
A map.
"Don't spill the beans!" What does it really mean?
Don't reveal a secret.