Effective Communication • Quarter 1 • Lesson 3 • Day 4
Day 4 – Apply in Performance
Talk Show Role-Play Drills (Checklist-Based) — You will practice real conversation skills (turn-taking, clarifying, repairing misunderstandings, polite disagreement, summarizing, and closing) by running a short talk show.
Today’s Mission
Today is not “just acting.” It’s skills training. In real-life conversations, strong communicators do three things: they keep the talk moving, they keep it respectful, and they fix problems quickly when communication breaks down. You will simulate a talk show so you can practice these skills in a controlled way—and improve through a redo.
Your goal is simple: sound clear, sound respectful, and sound in control of the conversation. You will use a checklist to guide your performance, and you will run a short redo round to upgrade one weak area. By the end of Day 4, you should feel more confident speaking in structured conversations (interviews, panels, classroom discussions, group work, and real-world conversations).
Success Targets (What “Good” Looks Like)
By the end of this session, you should be able to say:
- I can open and close a conversation smoothly (greeting, purpose, summary, thanks).
- I can take turns properly (no dominating, no cutting people off, inviting others).
- I can clarify and probe (follow-up questions that make ideas clearer).
- I can repair misunderstandings (rephrase, confirm, correct politely).
- I can disagree politely (respectful language, calm tone, clear reasons).
Recommendation: Focus on these 5 targets first. If you do these well, everything else improves automatically.
Time Plan (60 minutes)
- Warm-up (7 min) — quick phrase practice + role choice
- Micro Drill (12 min) — 90-second talk burst + quick checklist
- Coach Huddle (8 min) — fix common errors using rescue phrases
- Main Performance (20 min) — full talk show
- Redo Round + Reflection (13 min) — upgrade one weak skill + exit reflection
What you’ll submit / show today
- Your group’s Talk Show Run Sheet (opening line, 3 key questions, 1 challenge question, closing line)
- Your Checklist Score (self + peer)
- Your Redo Goal (one item you improved)
- Your Exit Reflection (3 short prompts)
Step 1 — Choose Roles (Fast and Fair)
Form a group of 3–5. Pick roles quickly. Rotate later so everyone gets a turn. If your group is bigger, add the optional role.
Host / Moderator (1)
Your job is to guide the conversation: open, introduce, ask questions, manage turns, summarize, and close.
- Invite quieter speakers (“Let’s hear from…”)
- Ask follow-up questions (“Could you explain…?”)
- Keep the topic focused (“Let’s return to…”)
- Close with a summary and thanks
Guests (1–3)
Your job is to bring ideas: explain, give examples, disagree politely, and respond respectfully.
- Use at least one hedge (“I think…”, “Maybe…”)
- Use at least one politeness marker (“May I…”, “Thank you…”, “I respect that…”)
- Support your opinion with a reason or example
Optional: Fact-checker / Timekeeper (1)
Your job is to watch the checklist and help the group improve. You may request clarification politely if something is unclear.
- Signal time warnings (e.g., “30 seconds left”)
- Note one strong item and one weak item
- Suggest one rescue phrase for the redo round
Recommendation: If you feel shy, start as Fact-checker/Timekeeper first, then rotate into Guest or Co-host in the redo round.
Step 2 — Pick a Talk Show Topic (Choose One)
Choose a topic that is safe, school-appropriate, and easy to discuss in 3–4 minutes. Avoid topics that attack people. The goal is to practice conversation skills, not to “win” an argument.
Selected topic:
Choose a topic above.
Recommendation: Pick a topic that allows both agreement and polite disagreement. That makes your practice stronger.
Step 3 — Build Your Talk Show Run Sheet (Your Blueprint)
A run sheet is your simple plan. You are not memorizing a script. You are planning the flow. This helps you sound confident and organized while still sounding natural.
Opening Line (Host)
“Good day! Welcome to Campus Talk. Today we’re discussing: [topic].”
“I’m your host, [name]. Let’s hear different perspectives respectfully.”
Three Key Questions (Host)
1) “May I ask your main view on this?”
2) “Could you explain your reason or example?”
3) “What would be a fair solution or compromise?”
One Challenge Question (Host)
“I respect your point. However, some students might say [counterpoint]. How would you respond?”
Closing Line (Host)
“To summarize, we heard that… [2 key points].”
“Thank you for joining us. That’s all for today—goodbye!”
Recommendation: If your group gets stuck, your Host can use the “Three Key Questions” to keep the talk moving.
Step 4 — Use the Checklist (Your Performance Guide)
This checklist is not meant to punish you. It is a map of what strong communicators do. You will use it in three ways: (1) self-check, (2) peer-check, and (3) redo goal.
Quick Calibration (2 minutes)
Before you perform, read the mini-dialogue below. Then answer: which skills did you see? This helps the class score more consistently.
Host: “Welcome! May I ask what you think about phone-free hours?”
Guest: “I think it can improve focus, but maybe we need emergency rules.”
Host: “I see. Could you clarify what kind of emergency rules you mean?”
Guest: “Sure—students should be able to contact parents through the office.”
Host: “Let me rephrase: phone-free hours, but with a clear emergency system—correct?”
Guest: “Yes, that’s what I meant. Thank you.”
You should notice: opening, polite request, hedge, clarifying question, repair/rephrase, gratitude, and active listening.
Core Targets Checklist (Focus on these 5)
Recommendation: Score these first. If you do these well, your conversation will sound organized and respectful.
| Skill | Observed | Evidence (What was said/done) |
|---|---|---|
| CT1 Turn-taking — shares airtime; invites others; avoids interrupting | ||
| CT2 Clarifying/Probing — asks follow-up questions that make ideas clearer | ||
| CT3 Repair — rephrases or confirms when misunderstanding happens | ||
| CT4 Polite Disagreement — disagrees respectfully (tone + words) | ||
| CT5 Summarize + Close — wraps up key points; thanks guests; ends smoothly |
Scoring: ✓ = 2 points, ~ = 1 point, X = 0 points. Maximum = 10 points (core targets). Your goal is to increase your score in the redo round.
Step 5 — Rescue Phrase Bank (Use These to Sound Polite and Professional)
Most communication problems happen because people run out of respectful words in the moment. Use these phrases. They are not “fake.” They are tools. The best speakers use tools.
Polite Requests
- “May I ask what you mean by…?”
- “Could you explain that a bit more?”
- “Would you mind giving an example?”
- “May we hear from ___ next?”
Hedges (Soften Your Claim)
- “I think…”
- “Maybe…”
- “It seems…”
- “In my view…”
Polite Disagreement
- “I understand your point. However…”
- “That’s valid, but I see it differently because…”
- “I respect that perspective. May I offer another view?”
- “Let’s consider another angle: …”
Repair (Fix Misunderstanding)
- “Let me rephrase that.”
- “What I meant was…”
- “I may have misunderstood—could you clarify?”
- “So to confirm, you mean… right?”
Recommendation: During your performance, aim to use at least two phrases from the bank. During your redo, aim to use three—especially from the category you want to improve.
Step 6 — Micro Drill (90-Second Talk Burst)
A micro drill is a short practice to build automatic skill. You will do a 90-second version of the talk show. Your goal is not to be perfect. Your goal is to show evidence of the checklist skills.
Micro Drill Instructions
- Host opens the show and asks the first question.
- Guests respond using a hedge and a reason/example.
- Host asks a clarifying question to one guest.
- Guests show polite disagreement once (if appropriate).
- Host closes with one-sentence summary and thanks.
Recommendation: After the micro drill, do a fast “Glow + Grow” (one strength, one improvement). Then move quickly to the coach huddle.
Step 7 — Main Performance (3–4 Minutes)
Now you will run a full talk show. The goal is a natural flow: opening, discussion, and closing. If you mess up, do not panic. Use repair phrases. That is what strong communicators do.
Recommended Structure
- Opening (20–30 seconds): greeting + show name + topic + introduce guests
- Discussion (2–3 minutes): key questions + follow-up + polite disagreement + clarification
- Wrap-up (30–40 seconds): summary + one final idea + thanks + goodbye
How to sound confident (even if you feel nervous)
- Speak in complete ideas (claim + reason + example).
- Slow down slightly when asking questions.
- Use names or roles (“Guest 1”, “Guest 2”) to manage turns.
- If confused, repair: “Let me rephrase…” or “To confirm…”
- Keep your tone respectful, especially during disagreement.
Recommendation: The Host should watch airtime. A talk show sounds best when guests speak roughly equally.
Step 8 — Redo Round (Upgrade One Skill)
This is the most important part of Day 4. After you perform, choose one weak checklist item and run a 90-second redo. The redo is where real improvement happens, because you apply feedback immediately.
Pick One Redo Goal
Your redo goal:
Choose one goal above.
Recommendation: In your redo, keep the same topic but change how you speak. Your content can stay similar; your skills should improve.
Exit Reflection (3 Prompts)
Answer honestly. These reflections help you track growth and prepare for Day 5.
Recommendation: Keep your reflection short but specific. The best reflections include the exact phrase you used (or will use).
Reminder for Tomorrow (Day 5)
Tomorrow you will consolidate learning by reviewing your checklist, your redo goal, and your reflection. Day 4 builds the skill; Day 5 locks it in.
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