Help adolescents be effective, appropriate communicators in a wide variety of situations. Using direct instruction, role-playing, observation, and discussion, students learn how and why specific social skills may improve interpersonal relationships. Units include Basic Communication, Conversation Skills, Emotions and Self-Esteem, Peer Relationships, and Working with Others. Each unit has student handouts, group activities, vocabulary guides, and individual work activities for teaching skills. The detailed table of contents allows you to select lessons specific to the goals and objectives identified by and for each student. The assessment checklist offers formats for input from students, parents, or educators. 175 pages. Ages: 11-16 years.