Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
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April Habit of Mind: Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision
What is it?
Being very precise with our communications, avoiding exaggeration or understatements, being clearly understood. Including important details without too much detail.
Sounds like
“What you will need to know to successfully complete this task is the following.” “Today we accomplished this….because…….” “I understand what you are saying!” “Your being clear helps me to……”
Looks like
Facing one another. Eye contact. Nodding.
Feels like
This person provided me with enough information so that I clearly understand. This person cares enough to really explain this to me. Understanding, Comforting, Trusting, Precise, Clear.
B6 Homeroom 4.19.2021
Big Bang Theory - Communication.mp4Suggestions for natural communication.
Body language and expression are synonymous with clarity and precision in communication
Making Connections: How can thinking and communicating with clarity and precision help you in class? In life?
What can we do to recognize and grow this skill?
Make a plan: What will you do TODAY to feel successful THIS WEEK
Instruction: Body Language and Expression
Watch the videos.
Guided Discussion
Sheldon Cooper, Fun with Flags:
How does Sheldon’s typical approach to communicating with his audience make his viewers feel?
Why does Penny tell Sheldon to change the way he is communicating?
In what way could Sheldon’s viewers misinterpret what he was trying to communicate?
Friends Body Language
What are some ways we communicate through body language?
How are body language and expression used for comedic timing in these scenes?
Would the scenes be the same if the characters didn’t express themselves through body language? Why?
Reflection (Closing):
In what way does body language or the lack of body language affect communication?
Tech Tip:
If you need to work on a project with another student, it may be helpful to choose facetime or a video communication rather than audio communication because the video will allow for better communication with the help of body language.
Seniors:
Submit your Senior Slide in Google Classroom for graduation!
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A5 Homeroom 4.12.2021
Today's lesson courtesy of Pejuta, a student in Mrs. Macy's EDU110 class
Watch this quick review of this month's Habit of Mind. See the "sounds like", "looks like", "feels like" notes above.
Ingredients for Great Communication
Tools to avoid miscommunication
Active listening
Listen with eyes, ears, and gut
Communication is a 2 way street
Be aware of perceptive filters
Making Connections: How can thinking and communicating with clarity and precision help you in class? In life?
What can we do to recognize and grow this skill?
Make a plan: What will you do TODAY to feel successful THIS WEEK
Instruction: Recipe for Great Communication
Review the Resource for the week.
Guided Discussion
Habit of Mind Review:
What does it sound like, look like, or feel like to think and communicate clearly?
Recipe for Great Communication:
Are you a savvy communicator?
How might you determine which of the five ingredients to use or rely upon?
Clarity, Brevity, Context, Impact, Value
How miscommunication happens:
Share examples of miscommunication that made the storyline of movies or television.
Reflection
Why is it important to be clear when talking to someone? How can Thinking and Communicating with Clarity and Precision help us in the classroom and in the real world? (ex: job/college)
Think of examples when miscommunication occurred in your life. What steps of Great Communication were missing? How can you incorporate the tools to avoid miscommunication in the future?
Today's lesson courtesy of Kasandra and Chloe from Mrs. Macy's EDU110 class
April is School Library Month
Stop by the library to celebrate with us!
Share what you love about your school library on THIS PADLET for a chance to win a prize or tag @SenatorsLibrary with #slm21