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Communication 1
I- Statement Practice
Rephrase it!
What Skill Do I Use?
Emotions at 100
100

What makes someone a good communicator?

Being a good listener, waiting their turn to talk, speaking calmly and considering other people's perspective

100

Turn this into an I-Statement:

"YOU made me mad!"

I feel mad when you...

100

What is a better way to phrase....

"Give me that!"

"Can I please have that," "I would like a turn with that," "I would like that"
100

I asked Mom for something but she did not hear me. I should...

1. Make sure she can see me

2. Wait until she is ready to listen

3. Repeat myself calmly

100

What can I do if I am to upset to communicate effectively?

Try a coping skill!

200

Finish the communication tip:

"When communicating, it is helpful to be _____"

Specific!

200

Turn this into an I-Statement:

Someone tells you to "shut up at school"

"I Feel..."

"When you..."

200

What is a better way to phrase...

"You NEVER let me do what I want!"

Label the feeling- "I am upset I don't get to do what I want"


be more specific "I am not getting to do what I want RIGHT NOW, and that is upsetting"

200

Someone cuts me off while I am speaking, I should...

Calmly wait for them to finish, and explain that I was not done talking. Finish explaining what I was saying
200

What can I do if I start yelling when I am upset?

Pick a coping skill!

300

Finish the communication skill:

"If they do not understand the first time I should _____" 

1. Repeat myself calmly

2. Try explaining another way

300

Turn this into an I-Statement:

It is time to eat dinner, but I want five more minutes on my tablet to finish a game.

"I Feel..."

"When you...

"Can I please..." 

300

What is a better way to phrase...

"This is unfair"

Label the feeling- "This feels unfair, and I am upset"

300

I have tried explaining what I want over and over and Mom does not understand. I should...

1. Stay calm

2. Try a new way to say it (perspective)

3. Problem solve, what are other ways to communicate this?

300

List 3 coping skills for emotions that feel 1%-50%

List skills

400

True or false: Everyone communicates the same way

False!

400

Turn this into an I-Statement:

"You're cheating on the game!"

"I Feel..."

"When you..."

"In order to keep playing with you, please..."

400

What is a better way to phrase...

"You're not listening to me!"

Label the feeling 

"I feel like you're not listening to me, I need some time to finish talking before you start talking"

400

Mom is talking but I really want to explain how I feel, so I interrupt and start explaining. What skill could I use here to be a better communicator?

Be patient! Let people finish talking, talk one at a time.

400

List 2 coping skills when emotions feel 50%-80%

List skills!

500

Give an example of a time you were a good communicator 

Thank you for sharing!

500

Turn this into an I-Statement:

Your classmate pushed you at recess, and you push them back! What is a better choice? Try an I-Statement!

"I Feel..."

"When you..."

"Because..."

"In the future please..."

500

What is a better way to phrase...

When I am so upset I can not communicate with words.

1. Write what you need

2. point to coping skills on the board

3. Ask for 5 minutes to calm down

500

I got in an argument with my brother, and I started yelling. What can I do?

1. Use a coping skill (deep breaths, take a break)

2. Return when I am ready

3. Explain calmly

500

List one coping skill for when emotions feel 80%-100%

List a skill!