How would a basketball player use body language?
answers vary
After the award ceremony, Tyler's parents walked toward him with big smiles on their faces. He knew they were proud of him. What type of communication was used?
speaking
listening
reading
body language
How would a chef use their speaking skills?
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Tell one way you've used your writing skills today.
Write on!
Tell one way you've used body language today.
High five!
Mrs. Klein sent an email to the 6th grade teachers to ask them about field trips. What communication skill did she use?
speaking
listening
reading
writing
Patrina walked to the front of the room, faced her classmates, and gave a 5-minute presentation on the history of her town. What communication skill did she use?
speaking
reading
listening
writing
Tanya texted her mom to tell her she was staying after school and asked for a ride home. Mom replied that she'd pick her up at 4:00. Was Tanya's communication successful?
yes
During the basketball game, Coach made a T with her hands while making eye contact with the referee. The ref then called a time out. Was Coach's communication successful?
yes
The teacher told the class to put away everything but a pencil. Josh put his binder under his chair and his pencil on the desk. Was the teacher's communication successful?
yes
When would a police officer need to use listening skills?
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Dad is asking Jarell about his baseball game. Jarell can't hear him because he's listening to music. Is Dad's communication successful?
no
Tell one way you've used your listening skills today.
Listening is lovely!
Tell one way you've used your speaking skills today.
Slay that speech!
How would a principal use their reading skills?
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Serena was nervous as she walked toward the bulletin board near the gym. Coach had posted the list of students who had made the school's tennis team. What communication skill did she use to find out if she made the team?
writing
body language
listening
reading
Tell one way you've used your reading skills today.
Reading is really rad!
Mr. Brown drove his family to the city for a day at the zoo. He hadn't been there before and relied on his GPS to guide him. "In .2 miles, turn right onto Wilbur Avenue." What communication skill was Mr. Brown using?
body language
writing
listening
speaking
Donny bought a "Popular Mechanics" magazine to learn more about cars. The articles used a lot of words Donny didn't know, so they were hard to understand. Was the communication successful?
no
How would a doctor use their writing skills?
answers vary