Unit 39: Speaking, Presentation, and Discussion Skills

Day 19 of 30

Nonverbal communication: eye contact

6-8English Language Arts

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Learning Objective

Students will explore nonverbal communication and eye contact through guided practice and application.

Today's Lesson

In this lesson, we'll explore nonverbal communication: eye contact. Strong literacy skills open doors to learning in all subjects.

Verbs are action words or words that show a state of being. Action verbs tell us what someone or something is doing: run, jump, write, think. Being verbs tell us what something is: am, is, are, was, were. Every sentence needs a verb! For example: "The dog runs" (action) or "The dog is happy" (being).

As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.

Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.

Key Terms
Reading

The process of decoding and comprehending written text

Writing

The process of composing text to communicate ideas

Activities
Instructions
1. Read the provided text focusing on nonverbal communication: eye contact. 2. Annotate key concepts and unfamiliar vocabulary. 3. Discuss observations with a partner. 4. Complete the guided questions.
Materials Needed
  • Text passage
  • Notebook
  • Highlighter

Teaching Tip

For advanced learners: Encourage deeper analysis and real-world connections. Consider extension activities that allow students to apply nonverbal communication: eye contact to novel situations.

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