1. Thursday September 8th, 2016 Learning Target;
I can explain what type of communicator I am.
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Agenda;
Question of the Day
Student Intake Forms
True Colors Activity
Things to Remember;
None

2. Question of the Day
What is your favorite TV Show, Movie, or Book?

3. Student intake Forms
Please fill out the form to the best of you ability, the more information you write, the better I will be able to help you throughout the semester. KEEP IT! We are going to use the back for something else.

4. What are your True Colors?
How to Play Well with Others
Why do we need to talk about collaboration? In high school? Think about the typical high school in regards to teachers… academics vs. nonacademics… one room school house idea… “ganging up” on kids to get them to achieve like nothing else we’ve had before…

5. Color Connotations and How this Method Works
What feelings and emotions do you associate with the following colors?
What benefits are there to taking personality tests?
Blue
Gold
Orange
Green

6. 1) I would be seen as being
A) logical or
B) emotional to people who know me

7. 2) I prefer to A) work alone
B) be part of a team and talk things through

8. 3) When making a decision I work on the basis of
A) rational analysis
B) often have a gut instinct that is usually right

9. 4) I prefer gifts that are
A) intriguing and engage my thinking
B) are sentimental

10. 5) It is better to A) tell the truth, even if it hurts
B) it is best to be kind so either sugar coat the truth or don’t speak at all

11. 6) Are you
A) analyzing this test
B) going with your gut feelings?

12. 7) I prefer to C) know what’s happening next in life or
D) find it’s fun to take life as it comes

13. 8) Would you tend to D) break a rule if you needed to
C) always stick to the rules

14. 9) I prefer D) variety in my day to day routines
C) prefer a set routine

15. 10) Do you enjoy
D) flirting, bantering and generally joking with people around you
C) are respectful of others and wouldn’t dream of being seen as rude

16. 11) Are you often
D) late
C) always on time – to be late is rude

17. 12) Do you D) easily get bored if there’s not much action happening
C) task-oriented, a job should be done and done properly before relaxing

18. 13) Are decisions for you A) carefully thought through,
D) you like to jump into action pretty quickly

19. 14) Are the people you best get on with
A) thinkers and school people
D) people who make you laugh and are fun

20. 15) Do you value
A) your privacy
D) enjoy receiving attention

21. 16) Do you learn most easily by
A) reading books
D) actually doing something

22. 17) In a relationship would you
A) question and think carefully about the other person
D) easily give your heart away

23. 18) Do you prefer people to be
A) rational, precise and objective
D)entertaining, flexible and energetic

24. 19) Would you tend to A) question authority
C) assume authority is right

25. 20) Do you look for A) intelligence in a partner, to talk to
C) somebody you enjoy going out with

26. 21) In school what is most important to be
A) mentally challenged
C) routines, you know what to expect

27. 22) Do you enjoy A) looking for creative solutions to problems
C)or are you a realistic decision maker

28. 23) Once you have understood how something works do you prefer to
A) move on to understanding something else or
C) stick with what you know

29. 24) Do you tend to A) think about future possibilities
C) the immediate task

30. 25) Would you say that you tend to be
B) inspirational
D) entertaining

31. 26) When friends are in need do you tend to
B) talk about their feelings
D) do something with them to cheer them up

32. 27) In a difficult situation are you
B) tolerant and understanding of the difficulties(patient)
D) quickly get fed up with waiting for things to be sorted and want to see action(impatient)

33. 28) Are you regarded as
B) a team player
D) the star of the team

34. 29) In a disagreement would your tendency be to
B) look for ways to make peace and create harmony
D) confront -you say what you think

35. 30) Would your favourite choice of film be
B) a romantic story
D) an action movie

36. 31) Are you more
B) people relayed(like to talk work things out with someone else)
C) task orientated(get things done)

37. 32) In a relationship would you look for
B) a soul mate, romantic, the love of your life
C) a person you are compatible with, more realistic

38. 33) Is it more important for people to
B) be happy, do what makes them happy
C) to follow the rules, they are there for a reason

39. 34) Do you receive information best
B) when it is personal, people orientated and feelings orientated, someone’s story
C) presented factually, facts about what happened

40. 35) Would you buy clothes because
B) they make you look good, and are stylish
C) for practical reasons, they are comfortable, within your budget

41. 36) Do you tend to B) give hugs
C) prefer physical contact in moderation

42. The Analysis
Most; Your primary and most dominant: These are the attributes you use when you are truly being yourself.
2nd Your second color has a major influence on the first. In some cases, it shines as brightly as your dominant color.
3rd This one does not make as much of an impact.
Least; Because these characteristics are least natural to you, you may admire them in others. Or, on the contrary, they are the characteristics that cause the most conflict with others.

43. The Results 1 = GREEN 2 = BLUE 3 = GOLD 4 = ORANGE
Go into color-mate groups! Discuss your commonalities!

44. BLUE Whatever Blues decide to do with their lives, it must involve people!
Caretaker
Optimistic
Passionate
Enthusiastic
Imaginative
Cause oriented
True romantic
Need to be unique
Cooperative rather than competitive
Strong sense of spirituality
People oriented
Peacemaker

45. Communicating with the Blue
When Blues listen, they focus on more than words.
Your message will not get through fully to a Blue if a relationship is not first established.
Blues don’t want to let anyone down, so we should be wary of overwhelming them.
Blues may portray the opposite of what they are feeling.
Blues get frustrated at the insincerity of the, “Hey, how are you?” ritual.
Blues are saying right now, “This is so cool! I love how this will help me relate to other people!”

46. The World vs. Blue Creating STRESS for Blues…
broken promises
Too much negative criticism
Deception
Not discussing what is occurring
Completing paperwork as a priority
Clock-watching
Conflict
Placing the “system” as a priority above people
Being constantly compared to others and not evaluated as an individual
Too much conformity without outlets for individual expression
Succeeding with the Blues…
Spend quality time one-on-one with them
Be aware that they wear their heart on their sleeve
Listen to them as they listen to you
Be supportive
Share your thoughts and feelings
Praise their creativity

47. Good as Gold Prepared Loves to plan Detail-oriented Punctual
Strong sense of duty
Most comfortable with a structured environment
Belief in policies
Values traditions
Conscientious
Conservative and stable
Well-organized
Strong “shoulds” and “should nots”

48. Communicating with Golds
Golds can come across as businesslike.
In conversation, they want structure.
“Can we do it the way we have always done it?”
Golds listen for details.
Golds are thinking right now, “Slow down! I am still writing notes on Blues!”

49. The World vs. Gold Creating stress for Golds…
Incomplete/ambiguous tasks/answers
Disorganization
Too many things going on at one time
Waste
Non-conformity
Changing details
Haphazard attitude
Lack of structure/direction
Succeeding with Golds…
Remember to be on time
Try to be extra efficient and organized
They are generous but like things to be returned
Do what you say you will do
Be dependable and loyal
Respect their need for security

50. Just do it! ORANGE Extroverted Orange:
Tigger (everyone knows when he is around and very little stresses him out)
Introverted Orange:
Winnie the Pooh (goes with the flow and only major concern is HONEY!)

51. OUTRAGEOUS ORANGE Energetic Desires change Accepts challenges
Playful
Master navigator
Natural entertainer
Pushes boundaries
Accepts challenges
Impulsive
Spontaneous
“Just do it!”
Appreciates immediate feedback
Most productive in non-structured environments

52. Communicating with Oranges
Oranges are confident, loud, and casual
“Now” oriented
Oranges listen for entertainment, usefulness, and relevance
They are constantly looking for opportunities
They want forthright communication
They are trying to accomplish a goal with all communication
When talking to an Orange, capture your information into bite-size pieces
Give Oranges choices and ask for their suggestions

53. The World vs. Orange Creating Stress for Oranges…
Too much responsibility
Redundancy
Deadlines
Rules and regulations
Being stuck at a desk
“how to” directions
Too much attention to product and not enough to performance/results
Abstract concepts
Succeeding with the Orange…
Be active and don’t slow them down!
Be spontaneous and fun
Compete in fun when appropriate
Be adventuresome and optimistic
Be energetic and ready to go!

54. Feelin’ Green Intellectual Problem-solver
Work is play and play is work
Need for independence and private time
Driven by
competence
Perfectionist
Analytical
Problem-solver
“Why” mentality
Very complex
Standard-setter
Cool, calm, collected
Approaches interpersonal relationships in a
logical manner

55. Communicating with Greens
Greens usually don’t show emotion.
When talking to a Green, be prepared to defend your position!
Greens are thinking, “How will this help me with people, again? I don’t need help with people. Why would I?”
Greens communicate for the purpose of gaining or sharing information.
Their favorite line is, “And your point is?”
Greens listen for information and want to know the purpose for that particular communication.

56. The World vs. Greens Succeeding with Greens…
Creating stress for Greens…
Not being in charge
Lack of independence
Elaborate use of adjectives
Incompetence
Emotional displays
Lack of options
Inability to use or display knowledge
Small talk
Routine
Social functions
Succeeding with Greens…
Be aware of their curiosity about life
Give things that challenge their problem-solving abilities
Respect their need for independence
Know that they are caring even though they may not show their feelings much
Respect their ideas

57. Why is this important?

58. References
Miscisin, M. (2005). Showing our True Colors. Sacramento: True Colors, Inc.