[b]Name: Kenyatta Fundurburk[/b] [b]School: Bronx - High School[/b] [b]Activity, Class, Course or Club: ELA[/b] [b]Mastery Phase 3 - (Potential & Possibilities) (Implementation Period: March 2 - March 15)[/b] [color=#ff0000][b]INPUT DATE OF IMPLEMENTATION FOR THIS LESSON:[/b][/color] ______________________________ [b]Topic: Communication[/b] [b]Essential Question: Who are some professionals who use this skill?[/b] [b]Applied NYS Learning Standard: Standard 11-12W3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.[/b] [b]Applied NYS SEL Standard: Benchmark 1B.4b (late high school): Utilize a set of criteria to help evaluate and express their own strengths and opportunities for growth and those of others.[/b] [color=#ff0000][b]Special Event:[/b] [/color] [color=#ff0000][b]The Bazaar - Wednesday, March 19, 2025[/b][/color] [color=#ff0000]Clubs that are doing either the CareerVisions or Money Moves Models coordinate this special event, where they will 1. Invite professionals to creatively showcase and sell their careers to students and 2. Creatively showcase/present their phase summaries to promote the careers they have explored to an audience of their peers. Student presentation should involve no reading as evidence of their mastery of the content.[/color] [u][b]Welcome (1 minute) [/b][/u] "Good morning, class! Today, we're diving into the world of communication. Think about who needs strong communication skills: doctors, lawyers, teachers, and even athletes. Effective communication shapes success in every field. Let's explore how these professionals use this skill to excel. Ready to learn? Let’s get started!" [u][b]Icebreaker (10 minutes) [/b][/u] Sure! Here's an icebreaker: 1. **Human Bingo: Communication Professionals Edition** 1. Hand out a Bingo card to each student. Instead of numbers, the squares will have different professionals listed that use communication skills extensively (e.g., Journalist, Teacher, Lawyer, Public Relations Specialist, Therapist, Salesperson, Actor, Politician, etc.). 2. Give students 5 minutes to mingle and ask each other questions to find someone who has a family member, friend, or knows about the specific professions listed on their Bingo cards. When they find someone, they write down that person's name in the corresponding square. 3. After 5 minutes, regroup and ask who has achieved Bingo. Discuss briefly each profession listed on their Bingo cards and how communication plays a crucial role in those fields. 4. Conclude the activity by highlighting how communication is a vital skill across various professions and sets the stage for the lesson on Communication. [u][b]Exploratory Exercise (20 minutes) [/b][/u] Activity: Viewing/Listening Exercise 1. **Watch the Following Videos:** **a. "A Day in the Life of a NYC News Reporter"** - YouTube Channel: NY1 - Link: [NYC News Reporter](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25LhCzd9MfY) - Description: Follow a day in the life of a local news reporter and see how communication skills are vital in their career. **b. "Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson's Address"** - Website: Bronx Borough President's Office - Link: [Vanessa Gibson's Address](https://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/category/news/) - Description: Watch an excerpt from a recent address by Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson to understand how political leaders utilize communication. 2. **Listen to the Following Podcast Episode:** **a. "Understanding Communication in Healthcare"** - Podcast: The Nocturnists - Link: [Understanding Communication in Healthcare](https://thenocturnists.com/podcast) - Description: Listen to doctors talking about the importance of clear, empathetic communication in the healthcare profession, especially critical in densely populated areas like the Bronx. 3. **Reflect and Share:** - After watching and listening, students should ponder over how each professional – a news reporter, a political leader, and a healthcare provider – uses communication in their job. - Share insights and discuss how effective communication impacts their success and the well-being of the community they serve. Students should use examples from the videos/podcast to support their points. 4. **Explore a Local Example:** - Visit the BronxNet Community Television website - Link: [BronxNet Communication Skills in Local Media](https://www.bronxnet.org/) - Description: Explore featured videos and articles to observe how local media professionals utilize communication skills in various contexts relevant to the Bronx community. 5. **Class Discussion:** - Engage in a classroom discussion about the critical role effective communication plays across these professions, and how students can apply these insights to their personal and professional lives. [u][b]Expression Exercise (20 minutes) [/b][/u] Activity: Architecture Rap Relay 1. **Split into Groups**: Divide students into small groups of 4-5. 2. **Identify a Professional**: Each group picks a type of professional who heavily relies on communication skills. Examples include architects, engineers, project managers, urban planners, and real estate developers. 3. **Key Concepts**: Each group writes down at least three key aspects of how their chosen professional uses communication. For instance: - Architects: Communicating design ideas to clients, collaborating with engineers, and presenting projects. - Engineers: Explaining complex technical details to non-technical clients, collaborating with architects, coordinating with construction teams. 4. **Rap Creation**: Each group creates a short, catchy rap (around 8-12 lines) that encapsulates the communication skills used by their chosen professional. Encourage creativity, rhythm, and rhyme. Sample Structure: - **Intro Line**: Introduce the professional. - **Skill Breakdown**: Describe how they use communication in at least three specific ways. - **Conclusion Line**: Summarize the importance of these skills. Example for an Architect: "We’re architects, design so slick, Talk with clients, make ideas stick. Collaborate with engineers, clear and sound, Present our projects, all around town. Communication’s the key to plan and build, Without it, our visions unfulfilled." 5. **Rap Relay Performance**: Groups perform their raps in front of the class sequentially, creating a 'rap relay.' Each group hands over the "mic" to the next, ensuring an engaging and continuous flow. 6. **Feedback and Share**: After all raps are performed, have a brief discussion. Ask each group to share one new thing they learned about the importance of communication in their chosen profession. Allow peers to give positive feedback and highlight creative elements. This exercise not only reinforces the importance of communication in various professions but also encourages teamwork, creativity, and public speaking. [u][b]Review (5 minutes) [/b][/u] Sure, here's the activity: Activity: "Communication Role-Play Roulette" 1. **Pair Up**: Randomly pair students. 2. **Scenario Cards**: Hand each pair a card with a specific communication scenario written on it. Examples: - Scenario 1: One person is giving feedback to a team member. - Scenario 2: One person is persuading a friend to join a club. - Scenario 3: One person is resolving a conflict with a sibling. - Scenario 4: One person is delivering a presentation to a small group. 3. **Role-Play**: Each pair spends 2 minutes role-playing their scenario. 4. **Feedback Loop**: After 2 minutes, each partner provides 1 minute of constructive feedback focusing on effective communication elements like clarity, tone, body language, and listening. 5. **Switch Pairs**: If time allows, switch pairs and repeat with a new scenario. This engages students in active practice and reflection on their communication skills. [u][b]Reflection (4 minutes) [/b][/u] Close your eyes and take a deep breath. Think about a conversation you had recently that went really well. What made it effective? Was it the tone of your voice, the words you chose, or how well you listened? Now, consider a conversation that didn’t go as planned. What could you have done differently? Were there moments where better listening, clearer language, or a different tone might have changed the outcome? I want you to jot down two things you did well in a recent conversation and two areas where you think you could improve. Visualize how you might use the strategies we discussed today to make those improvements. Finally, share with a partner one strength you have in communication and one area you want to work on. Listen to their feedback and offer yours as well. [b][color=#ff0000]FOR THE PHASE SUMMARY[/color][/b] [b][color=#ff0000]List the findings/answers to the questions of this lesson. 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