Modes of Communication

Reflection

1. List the three modes of communication. (Answer...)
   
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2. Identify the communication mode associated with each characteristic listed below: (Answer...)
    

   Students practice several times with feedback before giving their final performance. Two-way communication Demonstrates understanding of authentic materials Spontaneous Keeping the audience’s attention is important Students must react appropriately to what others are saying Uses context clues to aid understanding

3. Decide which of the modes is addressed with the following tasks: (Answer...)
    

   Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend. Discuss with a friend which of the paintings on display you like and why. Give a demonstration speech on how to make an omelet. Listen to a newscast and list the topics discussed. Write a letter of introduction to a family you will stay with in Germany. Present a scene from Le Petit Prince. Play a card game with classmates.

4. Take one of the tasks listed above and extend it to a performance assessment unit for your students that reflects all three modes of communication. (See Creating An Assessment Unit for more information.) (Answer...)
    
    
5. Write a rubric for one of the tasks listed above. (See Evaluation for more Information on creating rubrics.) (Answer...)