Reining in emotions
Everyone has financial needs – but how can we communicate them effectively? There are many ways, but only some lead to success.
Vzdělávací cíle
- Žáci vyjadřují své finanční potřeby.
Ověření cílů
- Posouzení vhodnosti a efektivity různých způsobů vyjádření.
- Vlastní vyjádření potřeby nebo přání.
Preparation
Evocation
Ask the students:
What is the difference between the words 'I would like,' 'I want,' 'I need,' and 'gimme'?
How do you explain to someone that something is truly important to you?
Will You Get What You Want?
Students respond using their mobile phones and rate on a scale how likely they are to meet the financial need or wish (from 'of course I would' to 'definitely not').
I need money for a snack to maintain proper nutrition.
I have to buy new notebooks. Give me some cash for it.
Today is the last day I have to pay for the school trip. Can you give me 500 crowns for it now?
I want a new computer! This one belongs in a museum.
My jeans are worn out, I need new ones. Would you please buy them for me?
Ask for It Using Emoji
Make sure that students are familiar with emoji.
What are emoji?
Follow these steps:
The following emoji messages will be displayed sequentially in the presentation:
The written examples for each emoji message are just ideas to show what the messages could mean. Students can come up with their own versions — they can be as creative and imaginative as they like. There’s no single correct answer — the goal is to explore different ways of expressing needs or requests.
Can You Manage Without Words?
Follow these steps:
Reflection
During reflection, focus on sharing insights about how to express needs and wishes.
Which way of expressing a need do you find most effective and why?
What is important to consider when we need to ask for something?
What happens when we misunderstand each other, and how can we fix it?