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Lesson Plan
Michigan State University

Michigan State University: Interventions for Reading Strategies: Qar Strategy

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
This Michigan State University site suggests three question-answer relationships strategies, rather than four, leaving out "author and you." Includes examples of each relationship, steps for teaching, and assessment.
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Handout
Lumen Learning

Lumen: Boundless Communications: Conclusion

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
In this section of a textbook, students learn how to develop and facilitate an effective closing to a speech. It includes links to the following topics: the role of a conclusion, summarizing ideas, and signaling the end of the speech and...
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Unit Plan
TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Miscommunication Happens (And How to Avoid It)

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Katherine Hampsten describes why miscommunication occurs so frequently, and how we can minimize frustration while expressing ourselves better. [4:32]
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Activity
Other

World Transformation: A Communication Model

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The site uses stick figures and Venn diagrams to show how communication happens including verbal and nonverbal information. It also includes two exercises to perform.
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Article
Other

Self growth.com: The Art of Communicating

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
On this site, Hal Warfield explains interpersonal communication and examines the communication process. Words highlighted in blue offer links to more information on the topic.
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Handout
Other

Speaking Effectively: Beginning and Ending the Talk

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Prepare each part of your speech or presentation according to these guidelines. This page walks you through several different kinds of speeches.
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Article
American Psychological Association

Apa: 10 Tips for Speaking Like a Ted Talk Pro

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article provides advice from the experts on how to make any presentation sing. Regardless of how practiced you may be at public speaking, there are some very effective strategies to use to deliver engaging talks. The next time you...
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Article
International Reading Association

Reading Online: "A Horizon of Possibilities": Multiethnic Literature Instruction

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Research and ideas to improve understanding of multiethnic literature as a means of raising cultural awareness and acceptance.
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Article
Other

Mediate: Graphic Facilitation Focuses a Group's Thoughts

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article discusses what graphic facilitation is and how it can focus a group's thoughts and understanding. An example is provided showing how it resolved a conflict between two groups.
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Addressing Communication Style Difference in Conflicts: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will be able to use strategies and techniques for addressing communication style differences in conflict or conflict resolution situations.. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Addressing...
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Handout
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Asking Clarifying Questions: Lesson 2

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will be able to ask appropriate and effective questions to better understand a communication or situation. It is 2 of 3 in the series titled "Asking Clarifying Questions."
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Unit Plan
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Asking Clarifying Questions: Lesson 1

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
At the end of this tutorial, the learner will be able to ask appropriate and effective questions to better understand a communication or situation. It is 1 of 3 in the series titled "Asking Clarifying Questions." [7:03] SL.9-10.1c Active...
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Article
Mind Tools

Introducation to Communication Skills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article reveals the purpose of communication: to get your message across to others. This may seem elementary, but the process that involves both the sender of the message and the receiver is complex and can lead to confusion and...
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Professional Doc
Other

Youth Learn: The Key to Engaging Students in Learning: Asking Good Questions

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Explanation of several types of questions, and suggestions for helping students use good questioning techniques in inquiry-based learning. SL.9-10.1c Active Partic
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Effective Communication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A learning module with links to texts, images, and videos on how to communicate effectively.
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Handout
Biz Move

Biz Move: Overcoming Communication Barriers How to Overcome Noise in Communication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Discusses communication barriers, particularly in the work environment, and examines how to overcome them. Barriers discussed include noise, faulty feedback, poor media selection, mental barriers, poor word selection, time and space...
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Handout
Biz Move

Biz Move: How to Be a Better Listener

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article on the importance of listening in the business setting. Explains what listening is, gives guidelines, and lists barriers.
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Handout
Biz Move

Biz Move: Master Your Non Verbal Communication Skills

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article dicusses many aspects of nonverbal communication - eye contact, facial expressions, distance, paralanguage, and more. This is a very good introduction to the subject.
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Article
College Grad

Job Hunter: The Nonverbal Interview Technique

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article discusses the non-verbal communications skills that need to be mastered in order to succeed in an interview.
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Article
Other

Work 911: Cooperative Communication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site defines "Cooperative Communication" and provides examples and information as to how to apply it. Although the article is geared toward the workplace, it applies to all forms of communication, especially when negotiating....
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Article
Other

Focusing on Interests Rather Than Positions Conflict

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This site contains six rules to follow that will reduce conflict and increase cooperation when negotiating.
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Article
Other

Negotiation Styles in Mediation

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This article presents five styles or methods most often used by negotiators and methods of dealing with each.
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Handout
Other

Vancouver Community Net: The Citizen's Handbook: Facilitating

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Offers tips to help facilitate a meeting effectively. Provides several important suggestions along with examples and details.
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Article
Other

Inter Link: Achieving Effectiveness Through Team Communication

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Article discusses how to achieve better team communication. Lists the components of team communication along with barriers to effective communication. Also provides a section on feedback. SL.9-10.1d Possitive Communication Stratagies,...