Modes of Communication

Reflection

1. List the three modes of communication:

The three modes of communication are:

Interpretive
Presentational
Interpersonal

2. Identify the communication mode associated with each characteristic listed below:

Your Answer

YES NO

Students practice several times with feedback before giving their final oral performance.

YES NO

Two-way communication

YES NO

Demonstrates understanding of authentic materials

YES NO

Spontaneous

YES NO

Keeping the audience's attention is important

YES NO

Students must react appropriately to what others are saying

YES NO

Uses context clues to aid understanding

3. Decide which of the modes is addressed with the following tasks:

Your Answer

YES NO

Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.

YES NO

Discuss with a friend which of the paintings on display you like and why.

YES NO

Give a demonstration speech on how to make an omelet.

YES NO

Listen to a newscast and list the topics discussed.

YES NO

Write a letter of introduction to a family you will stay with in Germany.

YES NO

Present a scene from Le Petit Prince.

YES NO

Play a card game with classmates.

4. Take the task below and extend it into an integrated performance assessment unit for your students that reflects all three modes of communication. Design tasks for the Interpersonal and Presentational Modes related to the topic of legends.

Interpretive Task: Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.

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Interpretive Mode: Draw a sequence of five pictures depicting the main events in a legend.

Presentational Mode: Dramatize the legend by creating a modern adaptation to present to the class.

Interpersonal Mode: In groups compare the role and importance of legends in the target culture to American culture.

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