Download Nonverbal Communication

4-27-09
 Warm
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-up:
Yes, write it all down!!!!
Match the action to the message.
Action:
1.Slapping your forehead with
the heel of your hand.
2. Wrinkling your nose.
3. Slamming your book down on the
table.
4. Tapping your fingers on a desk.
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Message:
A. “I’m angry.”
B. “I forgot something.”
C. “I’m getting impatient.”
D. “ I don’t understand.”
NO
TALKING!
Nonverbal
Communication
Remember the various ways of
nonverbal communication you use
on a daily basis!!!!
Birthdays!!!
Directions---WITHOUT SPEAKING, line up
on the sides of the classroom in order by
your Birthday.
 Yes, WITHOUT SPEAKING!!!!!
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Month and Day only!!!!!!
 Starting with January to December.
 You will be put into groups by Coach M.
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Card Games!!!!
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Directions---WITHOUT SPEAKING, play a
card game of the groups choice. Make
sure everybody has a turn.
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Yes, WITHOUT SPEAKING!!!!
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Play the game until I say, STOP!
Card Games Cont….
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Directions--- Now play the game verbally.
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Play until I say, STOP!
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Answer the following questions as a
group.
1. One person is the script (writer) for the group.
2. One person is the orator (speaker) for the group.
Questions???
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1. Which way to play the game was the easiest? Why?
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2. What kind of body language and gestures did you notice when
lining up as well as playing the game?
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3. How did you adapt your nonverbal communication to play the
card game correctly?
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4. While playing verbally, did you notice the same body language
and gestures?
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5. Why do you as a group, think nonverbal communication is just as
important as verbal communication?
In Review/ Foreshadowing!!!
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Things to remember when it comes to
Nonverbal Communication also!!!
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1. Tone of your voice.
2. Personal space.
3. Eye contact.
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Distances!!!
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1. Public distance.
2. Social distance.
3. Personal distance.
4. Intimate distance.