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Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan
Engage:
1. Show a video clip of a famous speech and ask students to identify the purpose
and function of communication in that speech.
Explore:
Activity 1 - Role Play: Students will be divided into pairs and given a scenario
to act out. Each scenario will require them to use a specific function of
communication, such as persuading, informing, or entertaining. Materials:
Scenario cards, props if needed.
Instructions: Students will choose a scenario card and prepare a short role
play based on the given function of communication. They will perform their
role play in front of the class. Rubrics: Criteria - Content, Delivery, Creativity;
Points - 10
Assessment Questions:
1. How did the role play effectively demonstrate the assigned function of
communication?
2. What improvements can be made to enhance the effectiveness of the role play?
Activity 2 - Debate: Students will be divided into groups and assigned a topic
to debate. Each group will have to present arguments using different functions
of communication, such as explaining, persuading, or justifying. Materials:
Debate topics, research materials.
Assessment Questions:
1. How effectively did the debaters use the assigned functions of communication to
present their arguments?
2. How well did the debaters respond to the opposing arguments using the
appropriate function?
Assessment Questions:
2. How well did the group explain the functions of communication used in their
advertisement?
Activity 4 - Public Service Announcement: Students will work in small groups
to create a public service announcement (PSA) on a social issue of their
choice. Each group will have to incorporate different functions of
communication, such as raising awareness, persuading, or advocating for
change.
Instructions:
1. Students will choose a social issue they are passionate about and research
relevant information.
2. They will brainstorm ideas and create a script for their PSA, ensuring that it
incorporates the assigned functions of communication.
3. Students will film their PSA, using props, visuals, and persuasive language to
effectively communicate their message.
4. They will present their PSA to the class, explaining the functions of communication
used and the intended impact.
Rubrics:
Assessment Questions:
1. How effectively did the PSA utilize the assigned functions of communication to
raise awareness or advocate for change?
2. How well did the group explain the functions of communication used and the
intended impact of their PSA?
1. Students will choose a current event and gather information from reliable sources.
2. They will create a news report script, ensuring it incorporates the assigned
functions of communication.
3. Students will film their news report, presenting the information in a clear and
engaging manner.
4. They will present their news report to the class, explaining the functions of
communication used and the impact of their report.
Rubrics:
Assessment Questions:
1. How effectively did the news report utilize the assigned functions of
communication to inform or analyze the current event?
2. How well did the student explain the functions of communication used and the
impact of their news report?
Instructions:
1. Students will choose a topic they feel strongly about and research supporting
evidence.
3. Students will deliver their speech in front of the class, using effective speaking
techniques and persuasive language.
4. After the speech, they will explain the functions of communication used and the
desired outcome.
Rubrics:
Assessment Questions:
1. How effectively did the speech utilize the assigned functions of communication to
persuade or influence the audience?
2. How well did the student explain the functions of communication used and the
desired outcome of their speech?
Explain:
2. Group Discussion: The teacher will facilitate a group discussion where students
analyze different communication scenarios and identify the functions being utilized.
Students will be encouraged to express their thoughts and opinions, promoting
interaction and critical thinking.
Elaborate:
Evaluate:
1. Role Play Assessment: The teacher will assess the role plays based on the rubric
criteria, providing feedback on content, delivery, and creativity.
2. Debate Assessment: The teacher will assess the debates based on the rubric
criteria, evaluating the content, delivery, and effectiveness of the rebuttals.
Assignment:
Students will write a reflection paper on the importance of understanding and utilizing
different functions of communication in their daily lives. They should provide
examples and personal experiences to support their reflections.