Respectful Communication and Relationships

7th Gradeβ€’25 minutesβ€’CCSS CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.7.1.b

Learning Objective

I can explain how respectful communication builds positive relationships.

Key Concepts

Active listening involves techniques such as maintaining eye contact, nodding, and giving someone undivided attention.

Assertive communication means being direct and honest without using put-downs or making someone feel bad, while aggressive communication involves responding out of rage or fear.

An active listener will ask questions and make acknowledging statements to show they are engaged and trying to understand the speaker.

Practice Questions

This lesson includes 3 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. Jon was talking to Valentina about Steph leaving her to see a movie. What could Jon have done to show he was actively listening, according to the video?

2. Explain the difference between passive, aggressive, and assertive communication. Give an example of each.

3. How does assertive communication contribute to building positive relationships?

Educational Video

Active Listening: How To Communicate Effectively

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