Volume Three - Reflections Curriculum

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Sample Social Skills Weekly Lesson - Communication

Description:

Objectives
Materials
Pre-Test
Group Discussion
Independent Practice
Small Group Activity Inventory Sheet
Small Group Activity
Lesson Review
Homework Bonus Opportunities
Post-Test
Additional Choice Ideas

Objectives

1. Students will define communication.
2. Students will give examples of communication.
3. Students will list positive ways they communicate on a school campus.
4. Students will list adults on campus with whom they communicate respectfully.
5. Students will give examples of how their communication keeps them out of trouble.
6. Students will explain when communication is not appropriate.
7. Students will list technology used for communication.
8. Students will explain why learning how to communicate is an important social skill.

Materials

1. Pen or pencil
2. Notebook paper
3. Rulers or yardstick
4. Markers, crayons or colored pencils
5. Construction paper, poster board, tag board or bulletin paper
6. Magazines or newspaper
7. Scissors
8. Glue or paste

Pre-Test

Directions: Use 30 seconds to think about the title of this lesson. (Do not write, just think)
Use five minutes writing your thoughts, ideas, feelings and experiences about the word that is in the title of this lesson. GO!

Group Discussion-(10 Examples of 53 Questions)

1. Write your definition of communication.
2. Use the following words in sentences:
   
   
   • communication
   • communicate
   • communicated
   • communicates
3. Write your definition of communication.
4. What are some positive ways to communicate?
5. What are some negative ways to communicate?
6. List ways to help others through communication.
7. Give examples of body language as a way to communicate.
8. List positive options available when someone starts to argue while communicating.
9. When can communication become difficult?
10. Explain how attitude affects communication.

Independent Practice-(5 Examples 0f 15 Questions)

Choose any 12 of the 15 questions to write about. You will be given 25 minutes to answer the questions.

1. Do you use communication to express your thoughts?
2. List positive ways you use communication on a school campus.
3. List negative ways use communication on a school campus.
4. How would you approach two adults communicating if you needed assistance?
5. Can you use the information from this lesson to help you be successful? Explain.

Small Group Activity Inventory Sheet

Small Group Activity Examples

1. Illustrate your group’s version of communication.
2. Draw a comic strip of a classroom showing positive communication and positive behaviors with each other.
3. Draw a home illustrating family members using positive communication and positive behaviors with each other.
4. Draw a major city illustrating people using positive communication skills with positive behaviors.

Lesson Review-(5 Examples of 11 Questions)

1. Write your definition of communication.
2. Give examples of positive ways to communicate in the following areas:

• Hallways
• Classroom
• Lunchroom

 3.    Explain when communication can become disruptive.

 4.    What is your general purpose of communication on a school campus?

 5.    Are you aware of the way you communicate with others? Explain.

Homework Examples

1. Explain how this school would operate if everyone used positive communication.
2. Explain how this school would operate if everyone used positive communication.
3. Explain how communication may be shared differently in other countries.

Post-Test

Directions: Use 30 seconds to think about the title of this lesson. (Do not write, just think) Use five minutes writing your thoughts, ideas, feelings, and experiences about the word that is the title of this lesson. GO!

Additional Communication Ideas-(5 Examples of 38 Questions)

1. When is it not appropriate to communicate during the school day?
2. How do you generally communicate with others in your community?
3. Do you communicate without permission? Explain
   
4. List subjects where the lessons include communication between student and teachers.
5. When does communicating become frustrating to you with your parents or guardians?

Table of Contents - Volume Three

Week 1 Lesson - Communications
Week 2 Lesson - Sharing
Week 3 Lesson - Obedience
Week 4 Lesson - Opportunities
Week 5 Lesson - Appreciation
Week 6 Lesson - Determination
Week 7 Lesson - Relaxation
Week 8 Lesson - Work
Week 9 Lesson - Interactions