Communication Booster or Blooper

Why is listening important to group work?

Why can group work be challenging sometimes?

Who can describe a time when you found it difficult to stop interrupting someone?

(listening or supporting) Cory: “I’m 51 inches! Wow, I am the tallest in the group.” Nathan: “Actually, Gabby is 1.5 inches taller than you. She said she was 52.5 inches tall.”

Interrupting cow says _____.

(interrupting or ignoring) Sarah: “Alright, should we start graphing now? Who wants to draw the graph?” . Cory: “I can’t believe that I’m the second tallest. I wanted to be first.”

(Listening or supporting) Sarah: “Wow Gabby, you are really tall. It’s hard to measure you.” Nathan: “I can help you measure, Gabby.”

(interrupting or ignoring) Nathan: “I can get the measuring tape! Who wants to be measured first?” Sarah: “This project is going to be so fun. I love making graphs.”

How does it feel when someone interrupts you?

Interrupting (blooper or booster)

Who can describe a time when you ignored someone with whom you were working?

Listening. (Blooper or Booster?)

Why is supporting (helping) others important when working together?

Supporting (blooper or booster)

How can you tell someone is listening to you?

How does it feel when someone ignores you?

What words can you say to support someone?

(interrupting or ignoring?) Gabby: “OK team, the first thing we need to do is...” Sarah: “Get our materials!”

How can you tell if someone might need support in your group?

Ignoring (booster or blooper)

What are some reasons that lead us to ignore people?