What are the three types of communication styles we learned last week?
Assertive Communication
Passive Communication
Aggressive Communication
Guess the feeling:
Sadness
Telling someone what to do without listening to them is a good way to communicate what you want.
False
I am not very good friends with a student in my class and I made a joke about their shoes, they might feel...
Embarrassed, or uncomfortable, or disrespected
What are 3 clues that help us know how others are feeling?
Facial expressions, body language, situation
What does it mean to be assertive?
To be firm but respectful when sharing your thoughts or feelings. Using a clam voice and respectful words.
Guess this emotion:
Happy
Telling someone what you do and don't like clearly and politely is using passive communication.
False
Give an example of situations in class when it is important to listen with attention
When the teacher is giving directions. When the teacher is teaching a lesson. When other students are answering a question. When you are working in on a group project with other students.
List 2 ways you can show someone that you are listening to them when they are talking to you.
1. Focus on the other person's words 2. Don't interrupt 3. Ask questions to find out more 4. Repeat what you heard to show you understand
What should your posture (your body) look like when you are being assertive?
Face the person you are talking to. Keep your head up and shoulders back. Use eye contact. Use a medium volume voice and a firm tone.
Guess this emotion
Angry
Being able to predict how what you do or say might make other people feel is one way to be respectful and will help you get along better with others.
True
happy, grateful, respected
Empathy is.....
Feeling or understanding what someone else is feeling
The following statements describe what communication style?
I find it difficult to stick up for myself.
I speak quietly and mutter.
I find it hard to make eye contact.
Other people ignore me.
Passive Communication
Guess this emotion:
Embarrassed or ashamed
You can't be respectful to someone you disagree with.
False.... It is okay to disagree with other people and we can still be assertive about our views and be respectful to the person at the same time.
Yadiel is a very busy student, he is on the student government, on the school basketball team, volunteers at the library, and has lots of homework. There is a new student at his school, and his principal just asked him if he can show him around and be his mentor. He is so busy but he is honored that he was asked.
What could Yadiel do?
Various answers
Name each style of communication and explain the difference of each face/body.
Blue shirt - Passive-- mouth straight, eyes look unsure, shoulders up toward face
Yellow shirt- Assertive-- eyes looking forward confident, shoulders back, mouth happy/confident
Red shirt- Aggressive-- hands up, eyes glaring, mouth open and angry looking, eye brows pointing down
Name 3 ways to tell if someone is using aggressive communication.
They are being loud, bossy, and pushy.
They get their own way.
They don't care about the feelings/needs of others.
Their body posture makes them seem bigger than they are.
They often glare or stare at others.
Guess the feeling:
Excited
It is important to think about the consequences of our actions before we make a choice.
True
Darlene’s teacher just told them they would be getting into groups to start their new group projects. She and three other students were assigned the seasons as a topic! Darlene absolutely LOVES summer, and was looking forward to sharing with her classmates all the ways she enjoys her summer. But when Darlene got to the table, her groupmate said, “I would like to do summer, please!”
What would Darlene say back?
Various answers
Who do you think you communicate with aggressively in your life? Name a situation with that person that is likely to happen in the future and how you plan to respond assertively instead of aggressively.
Various answers