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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Drawing Lesson Improves Communication Skills

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
Learners work in pairs to improve their communication skills through a drawing activity. They draw a figure on their papers and describe to each other what was drawn.
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Lesson Plan
Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Introducing Practical Speaking Skills

For Teachers K - 1st Standards
If you really speak WELL, people will love to listen! In this lesson, students will practice routines to help them speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly. Teaching this in the first weeks of school sets...
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Lesson Plan
Other

San Diego County District Attorney: Communication

For Teachers 9th - 10th Standards
Teaching young people how to communicate effectively helps them maintain healthy relationships, resolve conflicts peacefully, excel in school, and eventually get and keep jobs. In these lessons, students practice different forms of...
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Article
ThoughtCo

Thought Co.: Nonverbal Communication Activities

For Teachers 3rd - 8th Standards
It's important to be aware of nonverbal communication, so we can avoid sending and receiving unintentional messages through our expressions and body movements. These exercises are designed to help you understand how much information we...
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Website
Quizlet

Quizlet: Collaborative Discussions: Ela Mr. Bolton

For Students 1st - 5th Standards
This website gives the definitions and strategies for effective collaborative communication.
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Article
Character Lab

Character Lab: Great Expectations: Ask for What You Want

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This author cites an example from her own life that proves why communicating exactly what you want is so important in all aspects of life.