What does it mean to be clear when you communicate?
You use words the help people understand you
You say only one word
You mumble
How can you help someone understand what you are saying? Be clear
Yell really loud
Use pictures or gestures
repeat the same things over and over
What does it mean to stay "on topic"?
To talk about dogs
To talk about whatever you are thinking about
To talk about what the other person is talking about
What does it mean to be concise?
To use as few words as possible
To use as many words as possible
To tell a story
What would you say if you wanted to hang out with your friend this Saturday? Be concise
Hang out with me.
I want to do something on Saturday.
Do you want to hang out this Saturday?
You need help logging in to Google Classroom. What could you say? Be concise
I need help logging in because I can't get into this lesson.
Help
I need help logging in.
What does it mean to be complete when speaking?
Tell a story
Give enough information so someone understands
Use as few words as possible
You want to go see a movie with friends. What would you say to your parents? Be complete
I really like the movies? I like Batman.I want to go again.
Can I go to the movies?
Can I go to the movies with my friends?
You don't understand what to do for your assignment. What would you say? Be complete
I don't understand what to do on this assignment.
Help me
I don't get it.
What does it mean to be courteous when speaking?
Make the other person feel nervous
Yell when speaking
Be polite and calm
You need help finding a shirt in your size at a store. What would you say? Be courteous
Can you help me find this in my size please?
I need this in my size.
Can you help me find this?
You are feeling frustrated and need a break. What would you say? Be courteous
I'm taking a break.
Can I please take a break?
I want a break.
Is this person being clear?
No
Yes
Is this person being courteous?
No
Yes
Is this person being clear?
No
Yes
Is this person being courteous?
Yes
No
