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Nonverbal Communication Vocab
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Grade 9
Objective: By the end of the class period students will be able to define the basic
nonverbal communication vocabulary.
Perquisites: Fundamentals of Communication
Materials: Starburst Candy
Procedure: QOD- What is style?
Have the students break into four group assign each group three words from the list
below
Nonverbal communication-anything people communication beyond the literal meaning
of words (A gesture, such as when someone nods his or her head "yes.")
Body language-gestures, eye contact, posture, facial expression, and proxemics as
conveyors of feeling (slouching when one is bored or tired)
Multi-channeled-conducted through both verbal and nonverbal means (a tale told via
book form, audiotape, and DVD)
Emphatic gestures- movements of the limbs, body, or head that allow a speaker to
emphasize spoken words.
Descriptive gestures-movements of the limbs, body, or head that help listeners visualize
spoken words.
Posture-how you hold your body (Keeping your head high and shoulders back)
Stance-how you distribute the weight of your body on your feet (feet apart, legs straight)
Proxemics-the use of space (Standing very close to a loved one to speak privately)
Communication imperative-the idea that you are always communicating something,
whether you do something or not (you cannot NOT communicate)
Mannerism-a distinctive behavior (pushing up one's glasses every few seconds)
Credibility-worthiness of belief (What a sincere, honest speaker conveys to the audience)
Nonverbal communication-anything people communication beyond the literal meaning
of words (A gesture, such as when someone nods his or her head "yes.")
Once students have their assigned words instruct the groups to define each word and
draw a depiction of each vocabulary word given to them. When each group has finished
their words give each group a different color of starburst. Have the students rearrange
groups making sure each group contains at least one of each color of starburst. Have the
students shared their vocab words and pictures with the rest of the group until each
student has a full set of the vocabulary words for the week.
When the students are done with this activity take the remainder of the class to discuss
why nonverbal communication is important to the creation of meaning because it sends
the real message to the receiver. WE can deceive others with words, but it is a lot harder
to deceive people with our nonverbal cues.
Open the class up for discussion of times when they have been able to see a persons' real
meaning based on their body language.
Evaluation: Twelve points will be awarded on completion of the handout and the
students’ performance on the vocabulary quiz at the end of the week.
Nonverbal communication Vocabulary
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