Lesson Plan

Understanding Nonverbal Communication

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People communicate in all sorts of ways. As part of a study of nonverbal communication, teams of three must complete a puzzle without speaking to one another. After debriefing the activity and analyzing the messages nonverbal cues reveal, groups perform skits that include words, facial expressions, and gestures.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Laminate the pictures, index cards, and puzzle pieces to permit reuse
Classroom Considerations
  • First of five lessons in the Overcoming Obstacles series designed for high schoolers
  • Requires copies
Pros
  • Includes suggestions for extending the lesson and a homework assignment  
Cons
  • None