Clarity, Confidence, and Persuasion.
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These are the three elements that the kids at Edwards Middle School learned about this week with the Social Outreach Team. We had a great time delving into what makes a good communicator, and putting that knowledge into practice through a couple of hands-on activities:
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· After our opening rituals, we kicked off the day by playing the “lava pit” game in the great outdoors (check out the pictures below!). We taped pieces of paper on the ground, and the kids made it their mission to get from one end of the path to the other. Half were blindfolded while the other half used words to communicate to their blindfolded counterparts. It was a great game, and the kids definitely enjoyed being outside. And to make things even better, they had some pretty insightful things to say in our discussion about what they learned from the game.
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· Next, the kids worked on infomercials – an exciting and entertaining activity. Their goal was to present a pitch for their WOW! projects to an audience (American Idol-style judges) in a way that reflected effective communication and creativity. This is where clarity, confidence, and persuasion came in. The first group performed a skit endorsing the opportunity to have a study hall while the second promoted healthier conditions at school by making soap and hand sanitizer more available.
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All in all, this week was a fantastic success. The kids have never had more energy or shown as much enthusiasm for anything that we have learned. They are growing right before our eyes.
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All the best,
The Social Outreach Team
[Posted by Ujunwa Anakwenze]
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