Unit 5 Lesson 1 "The Pay-off"

Unit 5 Lesson 1

The Pay-off

It's important that a person know whether his or her efforts are successful.

Objective:

Given a goal, students will identify evidence indicating that their efforts toward reaching that goal are successful.

Successful people...

• ask for feedback

• observe others

• perceive cues

• use feedback

Types of nonverbal communication

https://www.verywellmind.com/types-of-nonverbal-communication-2795397

Directions

Pretend you have the goals on the following slides. Read the list of things you’re doing to achieve your goal. Then check ways you can tell if your efforts are paying off.

Goal

Act friendly to get a date with dream guy/

gal you see at bowling alley.

Efforts put towards the goal:

• Say hello each time you see him/her there.

• Watch him/her bowl.

• Say he/she bowls well.

Multiple Select

I can tell my EFFORTS are working IF...

• The person says hello to you and smiles.

• The person talks to other people instead of you.

• The person asks for your advice about bowling skills.

• The person ignores you when he/she walks into bowling

  alley.

• The person comes over to watch you bowl.

Goal

Control your temper at home, with friends,

and on the job.

Efforts put towards the goal:

• Count to five before you say anything.

• Positive self-talk.

• Leave room if really angry.

• Talk to a trusted person about what you are feeling.

• Journal your feelings for a release.

• Find healthy ways to express your feelings.

Check out

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/relationships-communication/anger-management.htm

Multiple Select

I can tell my EFFORTS are working IF...

• Friends say you seem more easy-going.

• Friends are afraid to tell you bad news.

• Boss gives you more and more responsibilities. That

  means more pressure on you.

• Friends start by saying “Now promise you won’t get mad

  if I tell you that . . .”

• Boss keeps you away from customers.

Goal

Drive much more carefully so you won’t

lose your license.

Efforts put towards the goal:

• Leave earlier so you won’t have to hurry.

• Lighten up on gas pedal.

• Refuse to look at cell phone while driving.

• Pretend someone you want to impress is in the car with you.

Multiple Select

I can tell my EFFORTS are working IF...

• Your friends would rather walk than ride with you.

• You run 4 yellow lights on the way to work.

• You get a ticket for not making a full stop.

• There’s more space between your car and cars in front

  of you.

• Your passengers are more relaxed when they ride in your car.