Write an essay about Verbal Language IN-CLASS Reflections

DIRECTIONS:

Answer all questions in an essay format.

Use "I" in complete sentences.

A key function of verbal communication is expressing our identities.

1. Identify labels or other words that are important for your identity in each of the following contexts: a. academic (Examples: communication studies major, Honors student, ESL student, Member of a Student Club.)

b. professional (Examples: part-time cashier, intern, home health care aide, full-time mother, working mom)

c. personal (Examples: niece, aunt, girlfriend, mother, nick-name)

d. civic (Examples: volunteer, usher at church, protest marcher, anything specific you do in any community) Dynamic Language and College Slang

2. List, define, and use in a sample sentence some top college slang words that you and your friends use.

Relational Language: Using I Statements

3. Correct these "You-Messages" with "I-messages."

Use the HOW-TO of "I-messages" to help you.

You are always late, and Im sick of it.

You blabber on and on.

Why dont you let someone else talk for a change?

You shouldnt have been so loud when you came in last night, it was really rude.

HOW-TO-SAY-AN- "I-MESSAGE": I feel (use an adjective stating your emotion)

I feel ignored (state the behavior of the other person)

I feel ignored when you make plans without seeing if I am available (ask for what you want/need)

I feel ignored when you make plans without seeing if I am available.

I would appreciate your checking with me.