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