Communication Skills writing assignment: Goofy Jane January 5, 2010

WRITE - Communication Skills

Instructional objective: Students will write about the six levels of the Bloom’s Taxonomy Discussion Questions for the Communication Skills role-play called “Goofy Jane.”

Link to Communication Skills Role-Play: After participating in the role-play called “Goofy Jane,” have the students answer the following questions. Links to the lesson plan included at the end of the article.

Click COMMUNICATION SKILLS to see the list of questions that students will write about.

Communication Skills role-play: Goofy Jane January 4, 2010

ROLE-PLAY - Communication Skills

Visit this page to get the link to the PDF file for the scripted role-play to print for classroom use called “Goofy Jane.” Students participate in scripted role-play called “Goofy Jane.”

Role-Play Description: Here is a story scenario you can use to help teach about the need for using good communication skills when interacting with other people. This comic story called “Goofy Jane” demonstrates the pitfalls that can happen when you do not follow the simple rules of being a good communicator. Eighteen-year-old Jane is training to be a singer, dancer, and actress so she can become a Hollywood movie star. She nearly blows her chance to fulfill her dream as she breaks every communication skill rule with a Hollywood agent by the name of Mr. Headworthy. Read the role-play called “Goofy Jane” to find out what happens.

Click on COMMUNICATION SKILLS to read and download the role-play.

Tip #2 to avoid bullying: Use good eye contact August 9, 2009

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Tip #2 to avoid bullying: Use good eye contact
There are multiple benefits to making good eye-contact with others. It demonstrates active listening. It allows you to make personal connections with others one-on-one or when giving a speech. It also helps you NOT become a target for a potential bully.

Making Good Eye Contact – The 1st of the 7 Techniques Utilized By Effective Public Speakers & Storytellers March 16, 2009

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Storytellers and all public speakers need to use good storytelling techniques. There are seven key techniques that all effective public speakers need to employ. Making good eye-contact is the top of the list. Click HERE to read.

The 7 Techniques Utilized By Effective Public Speakers & Storytellers

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Storytellers and all public speakers need to use good storytelling techniques. There are seven key techniques that all effective public speakers need to employ. Click HERE to read.