{"product_id":"thats-life-social-language-nancy-mcconnell-carolyn-logiudice","title":"That's LIFE! Social Language Nancy McConnell, Carolyn LoGiudice","description":"\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAges:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11-16\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHelp adolescents be effective, appropriate communicators in a wide variety of situations with these lessons in Basic Communication, Conversation Skills, Emotions and Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, and Working with Others. Students learn to use specific social behaviors through direct instruction, role-playing, observation, and discussion. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe practical training helps them: \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e pick up subtle, nonverbal cues from others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e recognizing and express emotions appropriately\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e recognize others' perspectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e maintain self-control\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e interpret messages quickly enough to respond appropriately in conversation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e decrease impulsivity and learn not to interrupt\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e use past experiences in order to decide how to deal with current situations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e understand and read others' intentions\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e relinquish control in groups\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e initiate, maintain, and end conversations well\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e predict social consequences of actions or comments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e code switch to match communication style to the situation\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e resist peer pressure\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e support others\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e handle conflicts and disagreements while maintaining friendships\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe activities are organized into five unitsBasic Communication Skills, Conversation Skills, Emotions and Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, and Working With Others.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach unit includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e goals \u0026amp; objectives\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e indications a student needs training in the target skill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e student handout to introduce the target skill\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e activity guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e vocabulary required for comprehension and expression of the target skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e student activity sheets (12 to 22 in each unit) for practice of the target skills, discussion, role-playing, and critiques\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra helps include:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e Assessment checklists for teachers, parents, and students\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Conversation evaluation forms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e Phone conversation evaluation form\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e175 pages • 8.5 x 11, softcover • ©1998\u003c\/p\u003e ","brand":"PRO-ED","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31459521527851,"sku":"31174","price":44.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.devineexpress.com\/products\/thats-life-social-language-nancy-mcconnell-carolyn-logiudice","provider":"Devine Express","version":"1.0","type":"link"}