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Talk about what it means to be a good communicator.
What are specific things a person can do to be a good communicator?
* speak loud enough for the person to hear
* speak clearly (getting rid of mumbling and filler words -- like, you know, you know what I'm saying, um).
* be concise. The more someone speaks the less others listen.
* speak at a good pace. If a person speaks quickly using filler words, their message is much less clear and effective than someone speaking slowly, choosing their words carefully and not using filler words.
Students each get a task that they have to explain to the group how to do using the above communication recommendations. Use words like, first, then, next, finally.
- How to plan a vacation
- How to make coffee
- How to make a paper airplane
- How to send an email
- How to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich
- How to parallel park
- How to cook your favorite dish
- How to get to work from your house