What are your goals for the new year? -Go over course syllabus/ expectations -Get Acquainted – TEAM BUILDING -Arrange selves in order by birthday -Team Building Activity – SURVIVAL -Teamwork Video -Scenarios -Unit Overview -Chapter 1 Vocabulary How can you improve your attitude? Why are communication skills important? Succeed with PA (1:00): Communication Skills (Ch. 5) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvtUByxn 1. Communication Skills rGU&feature=related Pretest 1. Attitude by Charles Swindoll 2. Intro Activity 2. Values Activities -Vocabulary Sheets “Building Blocks” 1. 3. Group – Positive & Negative 3. Crossword Attitudes Quickest Personality Test: & Vocabulary Worksheet 4. Unfinished Questions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v 5. Kiersey Sorter – Results =kHF0VXPanU8 Zig Ziglar: (9:00) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRMogDrHnMQ Bell Work: Who Am I? -My Roles/Who am I? -Environmental Factors . . . -Go over chapter 1 questions Picture yourself in four, 10 and 30 years. List words that describe your physical appearance, personality, talents, skills, work and relationships. -Personality (transparency) -Pair-Share Personality Activity -Self-Study Character Traits -Growth & Development Crossword Communicating with Introvert/ Extrovert: (4:00) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hg c9svkK4gc Writing Prompt: Developing Self-Understanding & I am someone who . . . Brainstorm a list of changes List characteristics of events that make you that you can expect in your future ANCHORS feel positive and identify their common Self-Understanding Unit qualities. Do the same for events that make -Relationships & You (activity) you feel negative? -My Life Path *Describe three major decisions that Building Self-Esteem You must make in order to realize your 1. What is Self-Esteem (transp.) Projections. -Developmental Tasks of Teens (notes) 2. Characteristics 3. PPT 4. Self-Esteem Handouts Self-Esteem Quotations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v =0lTTZQwQgAE What/who has been most influential in List three personality traits that Presentations/Review making you the person that you are? make you unique. -Read Chapter 1 (pp. 21-42) Personality Tests -Complete “Review” questions for *Fun Personality Profile for Chapter 1 (p. 42) *Birth Test (please write question or *Pig 1. Finish Questions & go over 2. Communication Process 3. Levels of Communication 3 Levels : (5:00) http://www.youtube.com/watch ?v=yi3IUZAfN6I Nonverbal Communication What nonverbal messages do you use on a regular basis, such as sitting position, gestures, etc? 1. Actions Speak Louder than Words (Activity) 2. Your Body Can Speak Analyzing Body Language: (9:00) http://www.youtube.com/w 5X7fKZTmZa4 Why do you think it is difficult to le new patterns of communicating? Café Conversation 4. Communicating for Better Relationships (Group) Nonverbal Communication What nonverbal messages do you use on a regular basis, such as sitting position, gestures, etc? Anticipation Guide -Articles -Communication Inventory -Bonus: Communication Exercis Teenagers – Due Mon/Tues. 1. Actions Speak Louder than Words (Activity) 2. Your Body Can Speak 3. Notes – Body Language Nonverbal: (2:58) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfDWQ G47pAQ Verbal Communication Why do you think it is difficult to learn new Video: patterns of communicating? Communication 1. How to Talk . . .(notes) Breakdown 2. 10 Secrets for Healthy Communication (notes) 3. Rules for Good Communication Review Game rephrase question as part of your answer) 4. Passive/Assertive/Aggressive 5. Communication Skills (group Passive/aggressive/assertive: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kO2KEYhQbr M *Dalai Lama Personality Test *Psychological Profile *Keirsey Temperament Sorter Assignment: Writing – making connections Which of yesterday’s inventories was accurate? Did you disagree with anyof the results? Maslow’s Hierarchy Erikson’s Theory Café Conversation – Ch. 1 & 2 Topics Can all conflicts be avoided? Brainstorm causes of Conflict Reading Road Map Conflict Resolution Questionnaire Discuss Results http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZpDnXYIFjo Test #1 – Developing Self Understanding Time/Stress Mgt Stress PPT How Does Your Stress Score? Stress Tally Ways to Handle Stress Crossword Puzzle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWHifl2_W0Y (Teens & Stress 2:00) Friendships Listening Skills Test - Communication What are some characteristics of a good listener? 1. Listening Skills (activity) 2. Learn to Listen (notes) 3. How to Listen so People will Talk (notes) 4. Active Listening Active Listening: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tO68uTk-T_E Family Relationships How could an event cause crisis in one family, but not in another? Crisis Producing Life Events The Pile-Up Effect Jigsaw – Family Challenges *Chronic Illness/Disability *Drug/Alcohol Abuse *Moving *Unemployment/Financial Problems *Divorce/Remarriage/Step *Death What roles can I-messages and you-messages have in resolving conflicts? Preventing & Reducing Productive & Destructive Eight Steps Activity: Conflict in Relationships What are the major stressors in your life? Vocabulary Map – Stress Reading Road Map Saving for Stress The Stress Cycle Stress Reduction Plan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOpZU320v5E (Ten Tips 2:00) What causes stress in your family? Why is it often difficult to identify the real issue in a conflict? Anger Management Rage Gauge In what areas do you procrastinate most often? Vocabulary Map – Time Mgt. Write About – Ch. 22 Time Mgt. Handouts What was the most interesting thing that you learned from researching your group project? The Pile-Up Effect Group Work Time Go over rubric The Brain & Anger Brainstorm Healthy/Unhealthy Firewalls/Tools Triggers Group Presentations – http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se8Xncrpn24 (Time Mgt. Fairy 4:00) Are there any situations in your life in which you cannot seem to resolve the conflict? If so, briefly explain. The Football Technique of Conflict Resolution Role Plays Review – Conflict Exam What are your major time wasters? Finish/Discuss H/O Time Mgt. Video United Streaming How will you use what you have learned about conflict resolution in your life? Test – Conflict Complete - Resolving Conflicts ANCHORS Quick Write: Best & Worst Date Families Change -Colonial Families -Industrial Revolution Families -Technological Age Families Friends & Family – Student Choice Project Review for Test Test – Friendship & Family Relationships “Problems Ahead” What makes a happy The Five Love Languages What are some signs that a relation- marriage? ship is headed for trouble? -Preparation for Marriage Pretest Dating Unit Vocabulary 1. Problem People -Vocabulary Worksheet 2. Warning: Difficulties Ahead 3. When It’s Over 4. Moving Forward How would you describe your ideal mate? Connections Curriculum “Getting Ready to Date” -Truth or Myth? (transp.) Distribute Questions & go over Group Projects – 1. Intro – The Ideal Date -Choosing A Mate (transp.) Things I Wish I’d Known expectations 2. Brainstorm Dating Do’s & Don’ts -Evaluating a Relationship (transp.) Before We Married 3. Notes: Functions of Dating, Movie: A Walk to Remember -Personal Independence/Think Relationship Builders About It (transp.) 4. Complete: “What It’s About” -Ten Marriage Tips for Teens H/O & “Things to Know” -Factors for a Happy Marriage p. 194 Assignment: A Dating Interview & -Assign: Interview Due: May 2nd Crossword Puzzle Groupchances Work Day Finish Movie & Questions, What factors decrease a couple’s of divorce? “Getting Ready”, continued turn in questions What do you need to do to be -Divorce Chart Movie: Fireproof a better “date”? Remind them that their 1. Discuss Yesterday’s Handouts dating interviews are due 2. Complete “Am I Ready . . .” Monday!!!!! 3. Notes: Dating Patterns “Going Out” What dating situations do youFinish find Questions & Review difficult to handle? -Activity: “This is Me” - Notes: Ways of Knowing -Workbook: What’s the Rush & Feeling Another’s Feelings -Handouts -Café Conversation “Is It Love?” How do you know if it’s true love? Test – Dating Relationships 1. Definitions of Love 2. Ladder of Love 3. Love or Infatuation? 4. Staying Together Test – Preparation for Marriage What is the best/most important thing you learned from your article yesterday? Finish & turn in Article form. Share “best tip”. Presentations Why is marriage important in our & Review society? -Why Marriage Matters (transp.) -Select and read articles & Assignment