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What is Communication?

What is Communication?. 3 Parts: Sender Message R eceiver. Communication: sending or receiving messages. Verbal Communication. Speaking. Using SPOKEN words to give or receive information. What are some tips for speaking???. Pronounce words clearly Be careful not to mumble or go too fast

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What is Communication?

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  1. What is Communication?

  2. 3 Parts: Sender Message Receiver Communication:sending or receiving messages

  3. Verbal Communication Speaking Using SPOKEN words to give or receive information

  4. What are some tips for speaking??? • Pronounce words clearly • Be careful not to mumble or go too fast • Keep it brief • Appropriate for audience

  5. Verbal Communication: Written Communication: Using WRITTEN words to send a message

  6. Written Communication EXAMPLES??? TIPS: • Email • Magazines • Books • Assignments • Texting • Letters • Newspapers/Magazines • Use proper grammar • Language appropriate (ex: texting vs. assignment) • Readable handwriting • Have someone proofread

  7. Verbal Communication: Listening: Hearing and decoding the message

  8. What are some tips for Listening? • Focus all attention on speaker- don’t think about other things • Ask QUESTIONS if something is unclear • Don’t rudely interrupt the speaker • Repeat back what speaker said • Use FEEDBACK: • Feedback: response to let the speaker know you heard and understood the message • Smile, nod to let speaker know you are listening

  9. Non VerbalCommunication Sending or receiving messages without the use of words

  10. Examples: Posture Gestures Distance Facial Expressions Eye Contact What are they thinking?

  11. This Tips: NOT This *Eye Contact*Pleasant Facial Expression*Straight Posture*Maintain Personal Space

  12. Communication Skills Activity: Take out a sheet of paper Number it from 1-8 Statements about communication will be shown. Indicate whether each person is demonstrating a good communication skill and explain why. Then, answer the following questions.

  13. 1. Joyce never seems to listen to what other people are saying. She interrupts people all the time. Good or bad?________ Why?________

  14. 2. John looks people in the eye when he talks to them. Good or Bad? ________ Why? ________

  15. 3. Mark seems to ramble on and on without ever making a point. Good or Bad? ________ Why? ________

  16. 4. Jackson speaks in a clear voice without mumbling. Good or Bad? __________ Why? __________

  17. 5. Rose uses slang terms a lot. If people don’t understand what she means, she says that’s their problem. Good or Bad? ________ Why? ________

  18. 6. Brian welcomes a guest speaker to the school with a firm handshake. Good or Bad? ______ Why?_________

  19. 7. Tom’s history paper is written in sloppy handwriting and is full of spelling and grammar errors. Good or Bad? _______ Why? ____________

  20. B. Teachers: ____Excellent ____Good ____Fair ____Poor C. Friends: ____Excellent ____Good ____Fair ____Poor 8. Think about your own communication skills. How might the following people rate you? A. Parents: ____Excellent ____Good ____Fair ____Poor Reasons for your responses: A.________________________________________ B. ________________________________________ C. ________________________________________

  21. **Make sure your name and hour are on your paper!** ~The End~

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