How can you help someone understand what you are saying? Be clear
Use pictures or gestures
Yell really loud
repeat the same things over and over
What does it mean to be complete when speaking?
Use as few words as possible
Give enough information so someone understands
Tell a story
You need help finding a shirt in your size at a store. What would you say? Be courteous
Can you help me find this?
Can you help me find this in my size please?
I need this in my size.
Is he being complete?
No
Yes
What would you say if you wanted to hang out with your friend this Saturday? Be concise
Do you want to hang out this Saturday?
Hang out with me.
I want to do something on Saturday.
Is this person being clear?
Yes
No
You are feeling frustrated and need a break. What would you say? Be courteous
Can I please take a break?
I want a break.
I'm taking a break.
What does it mean to be concise?
To use as few words as possible
To tell a story
To use as many words as possible
Is he being complete?
Yes
No
You need help logging in to Google Classroom. What could you say? Be concise
Help
I need help logging in.
I need help logging in because I can't get into this lesson.
You don't understand what to do for your assignment. What would you say? Be complete
I don't understand what to do on this assignment.
I don't get it.
Help me
What does it mean to be clear when you communicate?
You use words the help people understand you
You mumble
You say only one word
You want to go see a movie with friends. What would you say to your parents? Be complete
Can I go to the movies with my friends?
I really like the movies? I like Batman.I want to go again.
Can I go to the movies?
Is this person being courteous?
No
Yes
What does it mean to stay "on topic"?
To talk about whatever you are thinking about
To talk about what the other person is talking about
To talk about dogs
Is this person being clear?
No
Yes
Is this person being courteous?
Yes
No
Is he being concise?
No
Yes
Is she being concise?
Yes
No
What does it mean to be courteous when speaking?
Be polite and calm
Yell when speaking
Make the other person feel nervous