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8.26.19

By Kelly Reynolds

Teammates Consult

MATERIALS Writing paper for each student Cup or container for each group Question Bank Discussion Prompts (for the facilitator) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Explain to students that they will take part in a reflection routine with several phases: Phase 1: Introduction to the Prompt Phase 2: Group Discussion (refer to any group discussion norms… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Seeking to Understand: Identity Poker

MATERIALS Notecards (5 Per Student) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Post or read the following quotes: “Seek first to understand, then to be understood.” S. Covey “Earn the right to be heard by listening to others.” J. Maxwell “Most of the successful people I know do more listening than talking.” B. Baruch 2. SAY: Our… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

All Catch Challenge Activity

MATERIALS Lots of balls (plan for about two per person) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. In advance, collect a large number of balls, or soft tossable items. Possibly the hardest task for you will be to get your hands on a large number of balls, or soft tossable items. Balloons won’t work because they must… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Introducing Communication

MATERIALS Chart paper Colored writing utensils, one per student Sticky Notes (optional) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Formulate one or more important, open-ended questions that will provoke comments and responses on the topic of communication such as: Three words that come to mind when you think of communication? What is the most important concept/skill in… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Body Language 1

MATERIALS AV equipment to watch video clips Luxo Jr. For the Birds Body Language 1 Thought Catcher Worksheet LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Share with students that this session is about body language. Explain that people can gather so much information about a person (or lamp) without anyone ever talking. Good communicators are always “reading”… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Body Language 2

MATERIALS AV equipment to watch video clips Body Language 2 Thought Catcher Worksheet LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Begin by “posing” with a few different body postures and expressions such as: • Standing, hands on hips • Leaning back in a chair • Furrowed brow, nodding • Sitting, legs crossed, tapping 2. Ask students to… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Alternate Ending: Historical Leaders

MATERIALS Alternate Ending Graphic Organizer (one per pair) Choosing Challenge Leader Bios Frederick Douglass – Choosing Challenge Shirley Chisholm — Choosing Challenge Malala Yousafzai –Choosing Challenge Helen Keller – Choosing Challenge Nelson Mandela — Choosing Challenge Leadership Qualities list from a previous session OR Leadership Qualities Handout (several copies for the group or displayed) LESSON… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Give One Get One Challenge Ideas

MATERIALS Notecards (4 per student) Challenge Resources (printed for each student or displayed) • Autobiography in 5 Chapters • Caterpillar Tale • Rise Above Spoken Word (ability to project or display this video – sound only is ok) • Challenge Quotes GOGOMO Graphic Organizer (optional for a variation of this lesson) LESSON STEP BY STEP… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Considering Conflict

MATERIALS Collaborative Definition worksheet (optional, you can use ruled paper just as easily) LESSON STEP BY STEP 1. Explain to students that you are going to share a list of words that could be associated with conflict. Explain that each time you finish the sentence “Conflict makes me think of…” with a new word, they… READ MORE >

8.07.19

By Brian Singer

Learning from Trailblazers

MATERIALS Poster paper Student access online Leader Study Resources (per small group) – Frederick Douglass – Shirley Chisholm – Dolores Huerta Gallery Walk graphic organizer (per small group) Leadership Qualities List (per small group) LEADER RESOURCES Frederick Douglass Frederick Douglass Printable Bio Web: NPS Frederick Douglass Biography Video: PBS Learning: The African Americans (5:19) Shirley Chisholm… READ MORE >

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