Communication Breakdown Strategies

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Miss Green is giving instructions to the class about a fun art project. She tells everyone to draw a picture of their favorite animal, but Emma didn’t hear her say “draw an animal.” She thinks Miss Green said something about "colors." Which strategy should Emma use?

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Clarifying question

Front

In class, Billy is talking about his favorite superhero. He talks fast, and Mia doesn’t hear everything he says, especially the part about what the superhero can do. Which strategy should Mia use?

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Repeat and ___

Front

During reading time, Mr. Smith is reading a book to the class. When he talks about the rabbit jumping, Lily misses the first part of the sentence. She only hears “jump.” Which strategy should Lily use?

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Non-verbal

Front

Mrs. Johnson tells the class to count by twos to 20. But when she says "two," Sam doesn’t hear clearly, and he doesn’t know what number to start with. Which strategy should Sam use?

Back

Clarifying question

Front

Maya’s friend, Sofia, is telling a funny story about a dog who can skateboard. But Maya doesn’t hear the part about the dog’s trick. She laughs but isn’t sure what the dog did. Which strategy should Maya use?

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Repeat what you heard