Communication

by Diane Lindsey Reeves, Connie Hansen, Ruth Bennett (Illustrator)

Overview

Soft skills are in high-demand by employers everywhere. Not only are mastering these skills key to success in every career, they also pave the way for success at home, at school, and in life. This series encourages interactive exploration of eight critical soft skills in an imaginative and memorable way. Each chapter introduces a new attribute, provides mastery tips, and sets students off on a fun investigation of skill successes and mistakes by way of relatable scenarios.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534171428
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	08/01/2020
Series:	Bright Futures Press: Soft Skills Sleuths: Investigating Life Skills Success
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	6.50(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	10 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

What Are Soft Skills and Why Do I Need Them? 4

Chapter 1 Soft Skill #1: Listening 6

Chapter 2 Soft Skill #2: Talking 12

Chapter 3 Soft Skill #3: Body Language 18

Chapter 4 Soft Skill #4: Writing 24

Communication Quiz 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

About the Authors 32

About the Illustrator 32

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2020

Gr 4–7—Readers become detectives in this imaginative series. Each title examines four soft skills, including communication, critical thinking, and teamwork. Each skill is described in a short, one-page introduction followed by an illustrated scenario to investigate. For example, in a scene depicting a school dance, readers must find instances of people being courteous. Case notes, which follow the scenario, describe the good and bad behaviors that were present in the scene but do not highlight specific examples. Some of the behaviors will be difficult to distinguish, even with the visual and text clues. These books could be used for independent study or for class discussions. Back matter includes a quiz, a glossary, and an index. VERDICT This series packages lessons about soft skills as a very fun game. Recommended for classrooms.

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