All About Acronyms
What did F.F.A. stand for before it was renamed the "National FFA Organization"?
Future Farmers of America!!! Whooo-Rahhhh!
1. Fold the paper hotdog style.
2. Fold the paper hamburger style.
There are 5 C's to great communication. You will need to find something CLEAR in your house to get the points for your team in under 2 minutes. While you are scavenging, the rest of your team will come up with a definition of "CLEAR Communication"!
Great Job!
This common nonverbal gesture can signal agreement, and understanding, or just keep you from falling asleep in your classes.
What is: Nodding!
When your teacher is explaining something, and you nod like you understand—but you have no clue what’s happening—this is called this.
What is Faking It?
What does the word S.M.A.R.T. stand for when referring to a S.M.A.R.T. Goal?
S-Specific, M-Measurable, A- Attainable, R- Realistic, T-Timely
Will accept slight variances
3. Fold the top corners to the center crease.
4. Fold the top edge down to meet the previous fold.
Have you got it yet?
There are 5 C's to great communication. You will need to find a "Printed Picture" in your house to get the points for your team in under 2 minutes. While you are scavenging, the rest of your team will come up with a definition of "CORRECT Communication"!
Being correct in communication is important because it helps us build trust in our relationships and friendships, classrooms, teams, families, and in the workplace. When your message lines up with all the facts and relates to your audience, it ensures that your conversations are not only right but also resonate in the right way.
When someone is texting during a conversation but nodding and saying “Yeah, totally” every few seconds, they are 100% doing this nonverbal skill poorly. What is it?
When your mom asks, “Did you finish your schoolwork?”, and you say “Yeah” while avoiding eye contact, you are using this classic communication technique.
What is Lying?
In the acronym "Communication is K.E.Y." what does the "K" stand for?
Knowledge
5. Fold the upper sides into the center line.
Yeah, I totallyyyyy understand what you are talking about. NOT.
There are 5 C's to great communication. You will need to find a BUCKET or UMBRELLA in your house to get the points for your team in under 2 minutes. While you are scavenging, the rest of your team will come up with a definition of "COMPLETE Communication"!
Completeness signifies that you have covered the topic comprehensively. It addresses not just the ‘what’ but also the ‘why’, ‘how’, and ‘when’. This is vital for ensuring our conversations have an impact and we aren’t left wondering when done talking to someone.
You ask your mom for money, and she just gives you The Look. No words needed—this terrifying nonverbal cue means you better back away slowly. This may accompany the words "I'm not mad, just..."What is the missing emotion?
What is: Disappointment!
You ask someone a simple yes/no question, but they respond with a 30-minute life lesson instead. This is an example of this communication style.
What is over-explaining or mansplaining?
In the acronym "Communication is K.E.Y." what does the "E" stand for?
Essential
6. Fold the top edge down.
Which way is down again?
There are 5 C's to great communication. You will need to find something "TEENY TINY" in your house to get the points for your team in under 2 minutes. While you are scavenging, the rest of your team will come up with a definition of "CONCISE Communication"!
By being concise, you leave less room for misunderstanding. Otherwise, overexplaining and oversharing can lead to confusion. A concise message is only the essential elements, saving both your time and your recipient’s. It focuses on the ‘need-to-know’.
When someone’s foot is tapping, their arms are crossed, and they keep sighing dramatically, they are silently screaming this emotion without saying a word.
What is impatience (or What is “Hurry up, I have better things to do”)?
When you text someone, and they leave you on “read” for three hours or never respond to you again, this action of communication is happening… or rather, NOT happening.
In the acronym "Communication is K.E.Y." what does the "Y" stand for?
You!
7. Fold in half.
8. Fold down.
Ta-daaaaaaa! You Did It!! Maybe. Or Maybe Not.
It's a paper airplane!!!!
There are 5 C's to great communication. You will need to find something you LOVE/FAVORITE in your house to get the points for your team in under 2 minutes. While you are scavenging, the rest of your team will come up with a definition of "COMPASSIONATE Communication"!
Being compassionate and curious go hand in hand. You’ll want to listen carefully to the other person’s words. Even if you feel you’ve been wronged, you must put your assumptions aside for effective communication. Your audience feels safer and more likely to help come to a resolution on an issue.
Name at least 3 different types of non-verbal communication.
Texting/Emojis, Sign Language, Body Language, Gestures, Tone of Voice.
According to Albert Mehrabian’s formula, 55% of communication is based on this, 38% is based on this, and only 7% comes from this.
What is body language, tone of voice, and words?