11th Grade Oral Communication In Context Lesson Plan (Math)

Topic:Oral Communication in Context

Objectives & Outcomes

• By the end of this lesson, students will be able to identify and understand the importance of context in oral communication, and will be able to use context to improve their communication.

Materials

• Pencils
• Paper
• Context cards (containing examples of context)
• Oral communication scaffold (containing parameters for good oral communication)

Warm-up

• Have students pair up and take turns discussing a topic they are familiar with, such as a TV show or movie they have both seen. As they talk, have them pay attention to how their communication is affected by the context in which they are communicating (e.g. the volume of their voices, the amount of space between them, etc.).
• After a few pairs have had their turn, ask them to share their experiences and observations with the class.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of "oral communication in context" and provide examples of different contexts in which people communicate (e.g. a classroom, a business meeting, a social gathering).
• Discuss the various factors that can affect oral communication in different contexts, such as volume, space, body language, and etiquette.
• Use the handouts to provide further examples and tips for effective communication in different contexts.

Guided practice

• Divide the class into small groups and give each group a set of scenarios describing different contexts in which people communicate.
• Have the groups work together to identify the factors that can affect oral communication in each scenario and discuss how they could improve their communication in each situation.
• As a class, discuss the different strategies and techniques that the groups identified.

Independent practice

• Have students choose one scenario from the list and create a presentation on the factors that can affect oral communication in that scenario.
• Students should consider factors such as physical environment, social context, and personal characteristics, and should use examples to illustrate their points.
• Have students present their presentations to the class.

Closure

• Review the key points from the presentations and discuss the implications of these factors on oral communication.
• Ask students to think about how they can take these factors into account in their own communication, and discuss ways they can improve their own oral communication skills.

Assessment

• Observe students during the discussions and presentations to assess their understanding of the key points and their ability to take the factors into account in their own communication.