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Academic Vocabulary: Communication. Synonyms: Giving, Exchanging information Antonyms: Cover up, quiet, suppressive. Process of exchanging information between individuals. It can include both verbal (words) and nonverbal (expressions, body language). Analogy:
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Academic Vocabulary: Communication Synonyms: Giving, Exchanging information Antonyms: Cover up, quiet, suppressive Process of exchanging information between individuals. It can include both verbal (words) and nonverbal (expressions, body language) Analogy: write an analogy to describe yourself & a member of your group: Thoughtful: Madeline: energetic: Timothy Definition
Effective Discussions Activity 4.6 (SB 242) Activity 4.8 Establishing Groups (SB 247)
Texas State Objectives Speaking & Listening • Comprehension and Collaboration • CCR.1 - Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. • .8.1 - Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 8 topics, texts, and issues, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly. • .8.1.a - Come to discussions prepared, having read or researched material under study; explicitly draw on that preparation by referring to evidence on the topic, text, or issue to probe and reflect on ideas under discussion. 8.1.b - Follow rules for collegial discussions and decision-making, track progress toward specific goals and deadlines, and define individual roles as needed. • .8.1.c - Pose questions that connect the ideas of several speakers and respond to others’ questions and comments with relevant evidence, observations, and ideas. • 8.1.d - Acknowledge new information expressed by others, and, when warranted, qualify or justify their own views in light of the evidence presented.
4.6 Purpose: *To listen carefully and follow directions*To define successful communication*To take notes to assist listening
What Social Skills do you need in this classroom? Take notes on page 244
What Social Skills do you need in this classroom?
Mingle: • Meet 4 people ……in 4 minutes. • What socials skills were needed?
4.8 Establishing Groups (247)Purpose: *Listen actively for information*To identify elements of success group communication…. • Quickly write responses; share. • Discuss what you learned about each member of group. Ask questions to learn other interesting information about their group members. • Draft a short paragraph that explains what you learned about communication as you interacted with other group members.