Effective Communication
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Objective
I can use different words, intonation, and phrases when speaking to share my ideas clearly in different situations depending on the audience.
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Warm-up video
TED-Ed · 4:33Vetted channel
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Practice
7 questions
Describe a time when you felt like someone misunderstood you. What do you think caused the miscommunication?
The video mentions "perceptual filters." What are perceptual filters and how do they affect communication? Give an example of a perceptual filter someone might have.
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Exit ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Imagine you are explaining to your little brother (age 5) how to share toys with his friends. Write down what you would say. Now, write down how you would explain the same idea to your teacher. You need to ask a classmate for help with a math problem you don't understand. Write down how you would ask them. Now, imagine you need to ask the teacher for help with the same problem. Write down how you would ask the teacher.”
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