EXPRESS YOURSELF

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This session focuses on the potential to be misunderstood in written and in spoken communications.

Category

  • Life Skills
  • Communication
  • Interpersonal Skills

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

  • Distinguish between verbal and written communication.
  • Evaluate their personal effectiveness as a communicator.
  • Identify previous miscommunication experiences.

Supplies

  • Express Yourself activity sheet (one per participant)
  • Pen or pencil

Advisor Note

Text in italics should be read aloud to participants. As you engage your post in activities each week, please include comments, discussions, and feedback to the group relating to Character, Leadership, and Ethics. These are important attributes that make a difference in the success of youth in the workplace and in life.

Advisor Note

Some sample questions are below. They are designed to help the participants apply what they have learned to their own interests. You are welcome to use these questions or develop your own questions that relate to your post or specific focus area.

Reflection

Focusing Questions

  • How did the activity go?
  • What did you learn from discussing different ways to express yourself?

Analysis Questions

  • How might you work to ensure that no one misunderstands you?
  • Which is easier to prevent—a misunderstanding in writing or in speaking?
  • How might you use this in your potential career?

Generalization Questions

  • How might you use this skill in life or in college?
  • Why are effective communication skills important to master?

Advisor and Officer review

After the meeting, address the following:

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