Lesson Plan

Exploring Communication Styles and Their Impact

Participants will explore different communication styles and understand how their words impact others, while practicing strategies for clear, effective message delivery that accelerates teamwork.

This lesson helps newly integrated team members identify their unique communication styles, understand the influence of their words, and reflect on how they best receive information to ensure clearer communication and improved collaboration.

Audience

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Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Reflect on the Impact of Communication

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction & Presentation

8 minutes

Step 3

Role-Play Activity (Pair-Based Communication Scenarios)

12 minutes

Step 4

Reflection Activity: How Do You Best Receive Information?

5 minutes

Step 5

Closure

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Warm-Up: The Impact of Communication

Use this slide to prompt initial reflection. Emphasize that clear communication is the foundation of effective teamwork.

Introduction & Overview

Introduce the session and explain the importance of understanding different communication styles, especially how tone affects the message.

Role-Play Activity: Language Influence

Outline the role-play activity. Make sure to explain the two tones clearly and mention that participants will switch roles.

Reflection: How Do You Best Receive Information?

Encourage participants to think about past experiences and how the style of communication influenced them.

Closure & Key Takeaways

Summarize key takeaways and encourage participants to apply what they've learned.

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Activity

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Worksheet

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Warm Up

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Script

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The Power of Words: Building Team Dynamics

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Molly Mulhern

Tier 2
For Districts