Communication skills in Grade 8 focus on helping students express ideas clearly, listen actively, and adapt to different situations. Through inquiry, learners ask how messages are shaped, why miscommunication happens, and how tone affects meaning. Instead of memorizing definitions, they practice speaking, listening, writing, and nonverbal expression in real contexts. Activities such as debates, group projects, and role-playing allow students to experiment with strategies and reflect on their effectiveness. By analyzing both digital and face-to-face communication, learners build confidence in sharing ideas and respecting diverse perspectives. Communication skills become tools for collaboration, problem solving, and leadership in school and beyond.
🟢 Starter
- Define communication.
- List three types of communication.
- Write three examples of nonverbal signals.
- Create a sentence using clear instructions.
- Write three reasons why listening is important.
- Compare speaking and writing.
- List three examples of polite language.
- Create two sentences showing formal communication.
- Reflect: why do people need to communicate?
- Write three examples of body language.
- Create a short dialogue between friends.
- List three tools for digital communication.
- Compare face-to-face and online communication.
- Write three examples of positive feedback.
- Reflect: why is tone important in messages?
- Create a role-play for asking a question.
- List three examples of miscommunication.
- Write a sentence using persuasive language.
- Reflect: how does communication build trust?
- Write three examples of teamwork phrases.
🟡 Practice
- Write a paragraph on active listening.
- Create a dialogue between teacher and student.
- Compare verbal and nonverbal communication.
- Write three strategies for improving clarity.
- Research how media affects communication.
- Create a short speech introducing yourself.
- Write a reflection on how emotions affect messages.
- Compare formal speeches and casual conversations.
- Write three steps for resolving misunderstandings.
- Research how technology changed communication.
- Create a project about symbols in communication.
- Write a persuasive paragraph about respectful language.
- Compare communication at home and at school.
- Write three examples of cultural differences in communication.
- Create a dialogue showing problem solving.
- Write a paragraph about barriers to communication.
- Research how advertisements communicate messages.
- Write a reflection on teamwork communication.
- Create a role-play for giving constructive criticism.
- Reflect: how does communication support leadership?
🔴 Challenge
- Write an essay on why communication matters in society.
- Research how leaders use communication to inspire.
- Debate: is digital communication better than face-to-face?
- Create a project showing communication in history.
- Research how body language differs across cultures.
- Write a reflection on how listening shows respect.
- Create a persuasive speech for a school issue.
- Compare communication in journalism and social media.
- Write an essay on miscommunication in global conflicts.
- Research how technology shapes future communication.
- Debate: should schools teach more communication skills?
- Create a presentation on communication and careers.
- Write a reflection on how feedback improves performance.
- Compare communication in families and governments.
- Write a poem about the power of words.
- Create a guide for students to improve communication.
- Research how translators support cross-cultural understanding.
- Write a short story about miscommunication.
- Debate: is honesty always the best communication strategy?
- Propose three ways to make communication practice fun at school.