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Communication strategies

TRANSITIONS
Transitions make language flow!
Transitions appear EVERYWHERE!
Transitions = words, phrases, even whole sentences

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BRAINSTORMING
Generating ideas
Finding ideas
Ways to brainstorm: lists, bubble, maps, graphic organizers, drawing, talking, etc. Researching, thinking, free writing

VISUAL IADS
Eye catches focus audience!
V.A's big and bold, so people can see
Don't pass V.A's around

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MOTTOS AND MANTRAS
Mottos and mantras are words to live by!
Adages= wise sayings, proverbs
Mottos and mantras are good to have, they keep us focused!

REFERENCE TO AN OCCASION, EVENT, OR TIME
Occasion: special, concerts, parties, plays, festivals.
Time: "Remember the time..." personal or historical

USING STORIES
Everyone loves a good story, so tell one!
Some long and detailed
Some short and sweet
Anecdotes are tied bits
Since notes

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SYMPATHY AND EMPATHY
Be a sympathetic and empathetic listener
Sympathy- to feel sorry, even if you can't personally related
Empathy- to feel someone else's pain, personally; been there

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USING QUOTATIONS
Quote the words of others word to word, and use quotation marks " "
He she said, "___"
Quote experts, friends, family, characters etc...

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USING SUSPENSE
Give hints and clues, but not all info..
Answer throughout
Tease audience
Be sure to give all info, by the end
Cliff hanger/trailer

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Get familiar with the subject or topic
Acquire knowledge
What's the history? The scoop. The 411? The info?
Prior knowledge

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FACTS AND STATS
Facts: validate what you say or write. Cite sources for even more credit
STATS= statistics
Give your audience the numbers!

ISSUING A CHALLENGE OR CALL TO ACTION
If you want someone to do something, ask!
Challenge people!
Call them to do action!
Be clear and specific about your request!

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ASKING QUESTIONS
Get audience thinking!
Engage people
If appropriate, let audience answer
Pretoria love ?s = need not answer them because it is emptied or obvious

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