Developed By:  Dwight Tolliver
Revised: Spring 2002

Level:  6-8

The Telephone Game



 

Standards

Learning Expectations

 This activity will help students acquire competencies which relate to the following standards:
7. Self knowledge and interpersonal skills
The student will:
7.5 Develop effective communication skills
7.6 Establish meaningful relationships


General Approach		 The general approach is that students will learn the value of communication within relationships.

Activity Steps
  • Go to the following web site: http://www.eduplace.com/activity/index.html 
  • Follow the Lesson Plan for the Telephone Game.
  • Discuss how miscommunication affected the message that was stated. What exactly impaired the message?
  • Discuss how the influence of inflection can change the message of a statement.
  • Discuss the power dynamic dilemma and how power shifting in a relationship can affect the relationship.
  • Discuss ways to solve problems when they occur.

Time Required
This activity will take about 40-45 minute.

Resources Needed

Performance Indicators		 Student will be able to:

Evaluate how miscommunication can affect a relationship.
Identify several ways miscommunication can occur.
Develop ways to solve problems when they occur to maintain healthy relationships.