Introduction

Young people are often expected to communicate positively without explicit instruction in that area. Good communication skills will prepare students for success in the future, help them manage conflict more effectively, and ensure they are comfortable interacting with others. These lessons give students concrete strategies to practice good communication, including using active listening, understanding nonverbal cues, and effectively expressing their emotions to others.

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Grade 6

Teacher guide

• Suggested lesson plan (45 min)
  Fully completed 45-minute lesson plan for public schools.
• Milwaukee Archdiocese religious education options
  Connecting lesson to Archdiocese Religious Education Curriculum Expectations and Closing Prayer.

Check-in activities

• Select an option from the collection of check-in activities

Opening activities

• Back to Back Drawings Instructions (community building, 10 minutes)

• Back to Back Drawings

• Positive Communication Video (15 minutes)

Main activities

• Positive Communication Discussion (10 minutes)

• Feelings Charades (game, 10 minutes)

• Feelings Chart

• I-Statements Instructions (discussion, 10 minutes)

• I-Statements handout (pdf)

• I-Statements handout (word doc)

Closing activities

• Communication Journaling Activity (5 minutes)

• Journaling Exit Ticket (5 minutes)

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Toolkit access

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