High school speech-language pathologists play a crucial role in developing students’ communication skills, particularly in the nuanced art of conversation sharing. This blog post outlines a straightforward, impactful lesson plan complete with a free, printable Understanding Conversation Share Worksheet for High School students. The activities are designed to enhance students’ understanding and execution of balanced conversation, a key skill for their social and academic success.
Lesson Plan Overview
Duration: 30-45 minutes
Materials: “Understanding Conversation Share Worksheet” (printable PDF)
Objective: To improve students’ conversation sharing skills, promoting effective and balanced communication.
Preparation Steps
- Download and print the “Understanding Conversation Share Worksheet” for each student.
- Familiarize yourself with the content and discussion points.
Lesson Execution
- Introduction to Conversation Sharing (5 minutes): Begin by explaining the concept of conversation sharing. Discuss its importance in building relationships and effective communication.
- Worksheet (10 minutes): Distribute the worksheets. Instruct students to complete the multiple-choice questions, which are designed to highlight helpful and unhelpful examples.
- Group Discussion (10-15 minutes): Review the worksheet answers. Engage the students in a discussion about why certain choices foster better conversation sharing.
- Role-Playing Exercise (Optional, 10-15 minutes): If time permits, conduct a role-playing activity where students practice conversation sharing skills in pairs or small groups.
Conclusion
This lesson plan, along with the “Understanding Conversation Share Worksheet,” provides a practical, engaging way for high school speech-language pathologists to teach conversation sharing. The activities are designed to be easy to implement with minimal preparation, yet are effective in imparting essential communication skills to high school students.
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