Healthy Communication Skills
This worksheet focuses on developing and understanding healthy communication skills for Grade 9 students, covering active listening, verbal and non-verbal cues, and conflict resolution.
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers. This worksheet will help you understand and practice healthy communication skills.
1. Which of the following is an example of active listening?
Interrupting to share your own story.
Making eye contact and nodding occasionally.
Planning your response while the other person is speaking.
Checking your phone during the conversation.
2. Non-verbal communication includes all of the following EXCEPT:
Facial expressions.
Body language.
Tone of voice.
The words you choose.
3. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another is called .
4. When communicating, it is important to use "I" statements to express your feelings, such as "I feel when ."
5. Avoiding eye contact is a sign of good listening skills.
True
False
6. Healthy communication always involves agreeing with the other person.
True
False
7. Describe two benefits of practicing active listening in your relationships.
8. Explain how body language can impact the message you are trying to convey.
Match each communication term with its definition.
9. Empathy
a. The willingness to understand and share the feelings of another.
10. Clarifying
b. Restating what you heard to ensure understanding.
11. Assertiveness
c. Expressing your needs and opinions respectfully.
12. Imagine you are having a disagreement with a friend. What steps would you take to communicate effectively and resolve the conflict in a healthy way?
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