Journal: How can we show that we are active listeners? Use 4-5 sentences.

Objective: TSWBT use the four active listening techniques during class.

In class today we had a discussion about the school dress code, and what their thoughts and or feelings were. Students used the active listening skills that they had learned from last class and they applied them in the lesson. After the discussion students were given time to finish their posters that they had created.

Journal: explain to me how you can show effective communication skills in 4-5 sentences.

Objective: TSWBT demonstrate 4-5 skills used for an active listener.

Students participated in an activity in pairs drawing each others pictures, using yes and no questions. discussion in class was used to see why active listening was important. Then students watched a shot youtube video about active listening and how they can apply simply strategies to be be an active listener while answering these questions.

1. what are the four skills for effective listening?
2. what can distract us from listening?
3. what are some non-verbal communication skills to show that you are listening?
4. a good listener creates…..
5. which skill do we perform better as people, listening or speaking? And why?
6. What are some ways to improve effective listening?

Journal: Define the following words in 2-3 sentences each; assertive, aggressive, and passive.

Objective: TSWBT write or say at least five communication errors that may be fixed.

Students participated in communication activities and looked for good communication skills, and what can be done to fix that. Students watched a short video clip on “whos on first and whats on second…” and answered these questions.

1. what were the facial expressions

2.what was the body language

3. what were the bad communication skills used.

4. what verbal cues have been done differently to express themselves

5. what body language could have been used to express themselves