1.1F SPILL THE BEANS

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1 1.1F SPILL THE BEANS Objective Explain why some questions answered in front of different groups (peers, one-on-one, learners, members of a community) are more difficult to answer than others. Bloom s Taxonomy Framework Knowledge Dimension Factual X X Conceptual X Procedural Metacognitive X X X Remember Understand Apply Analyze Evaluate Create Essential Question Do different audiences influence a person s decision to ask certain types of questions? Lesson Plan Using the directions from the game Scruples, make up your own questions on index cards from which students can draw randomly and answer. Examples could include the following: * My favorite relative is * If I could play an instrument, it would be * If I could choose my next birthday present, it would be * The illness I d like to find a cure for is * The most beautiful place in the world is Student Materials/Resources None Required Teacher Materials/Resources The game Scruples (if available) / Rules & Secrets of Success for the Ungame along with Topic Cards (included on following pages). Lesson Extensions/Assessments Students may write a journal entry explaining which questions were the most difficult to answer in front of their peers and why. * Teacher Tip An additional adaptation of the game might include students developing questions for elementary and middle school-aged students. To save time, you may wish to use either Spill the Beans or Video Games rather than doing both.

2 1.1F RULES & Secrets of Success ungame HOW THE UNGAME WAS BORN Rhea Zakich through she would never speak again following throat surgery. The California homemaker and mother of two was ordered by her doctor not to talk for several months. The fear of NEVER regaining her voice was a terrifying thought to Rhea who was involved in many volunteer projects such as teaching Sunday School, being a den mother, singing in a church choir, donating endless hours to PTA and school activities, and coaching her sons in music lessons, sports activities and homework assessments. The experience at first traumatic, became a challenge. She was forced to devise her own ways to communicate and found herself forced to listen to others. It was this dramatic experience that led to the development of a unique communication game the UNGAME. Not being able to talk gives one plenty of time and become more aware and to think. I began to realize that as a family we had not shared our feelings on many subjects. I had not instilled in my children the things that were important to me. The more Rhea watched and listened to others the more she realized that people whether parents, children, husbands, or organization members weren t listening to what was being said to them. From her frustration at her inability to communicate verbally came the concept for the game. I wrote down every question I wished people would ask me and all the questions I wanted to ask them and couldn t. These questions later became an integral part of her new communication concept. The first time her family sat down to play the new creation, We learned more about each other in 20 minutes than we had in 12 years, Rhea said. She was able to express her feelings by writing them on paper and much to her surprise, no one walked away from her during the games as people did at other times. Next, she shared the game with some friends who begged her to make a copy for them because their families had gotten out of the habit of talking to each other also. After making several hundred handmade Ungames and seeing the remarkable things that happened when family and friends opened up new channels of communication with one another, Rhea decided to find a way to get the Ungame mass-produced commercially. The rest is history. Rhea Zakich regained the use of her voice after she discovered a more effective way to communicate, and the Ungame has become the most popular communication game. HOW 1. Determine the length of playing time. For optimum results, 45 minutes to an hour is suggested. 2. Players are encouraged to sit CLOSE together. The UNGAME works best with 2-8 people of ANY AGE. 3. Players agree to REMAIN SILENT except on their turns. 4. Select the deck of cards to be used. Deck 1 contains lighthearted topics and should be used first. Deck 2 contains more serious topics and works best AFTER a group has practiced SHARING, LISTENING, and INTERACTING with Deck Play begins when someone draws a card from the deck. If a TOPIC card is drawn, player should read it aloud and respond in 2 or 3 sentences. NO OTHER PLAYER CAN COMMENT AT THIS TIME! If a QUESTION-COMMENT card is drawn, a player may: A. Ask ONE question of another player which may be answered at this time, OR B. Make a comment on any subject. 6. Person to the left draws a card and game continues until time is up. Extra time may be desired at the conclusion for open sharing.

3 WHY Encourages people to spend QUALITY TIME with each other. Improves LISTENING as attention is focused on each player. Promotes FAIRNESS so that even the shy has a chance to speak. Gives permission to EXPRESS feelings, ideas, and beliefs. Creates a SAFE PLACE for honesty because players refrain from interrupting. Elicits SELF- TALK rather than attacking or accusing others. Enhances SELF-DISCOVERY and raises SELF-ESTEEM. Fosters UNDERSTANDING and ACCEPTANCE of others. Introduces more than 140 TOPICS unlikely to come up in ordinary conversation. Discourages CRITICISM, SARCASM, and JUDGMENTS that often thwart good communication. Eliminates COMPETITION so everyone feels like a WINNER. WHO FAMILIES Brings members closer together by promoting open, honest communication. PARTIES Encourages participation, giving the shy, quiet person equal time with the extrovert. CLASSROOMS Elicits favorable responses from kindergarten to college age as they share openly. CHURCH GROUPS Invites people to share their faith, beliefs and needs in an atmosphere of love. COUNSELING SESSIONS Helps to gain information about behavior and attitudes. COMMITTEES Involves sharing opinions and suggestions to assist in accomplishing goals. YOUTH GROUPS Develops empathy and understanding among those from different backgrounds. INTER-GENERATIONAL GROUPS Bridges communication gap that often occurs between young people and old. SINGLE S GROUPS Provides an excellent way to go beyond superficial chit-chat to important issues. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE UNGAME VISIT THE OFFICIAL UNGAME WEBSITE AT:

4 How do you feel when a TV program is interrupted by a special news bulletin? Describe the kind of car you would like to own. Describe the funeral service you would like held for you. Talk about the importance of a religious faith in your life. Tell about a time when you felt awkward. Talk about responsibility. How do you feel about guns? Talk about newspapers and how they affect your life. Tell about a mistake you have made recently. Talk about a recent news story that has captured your interest. How do you feel about sharing personal problems? Tell about a depressing time in your life. suicide. Share your feelings about changing jobs. When do you feel most peaceful? What seems to be the biggest problem in your life right now? How do you feel about donating parts of your body at the time of your death? What roles do love and affection play in your life? I wish I had someone with whom I could share Describe divorce in three words. Talk bout something beautiful you saw this week. When do you feel most confident? Tell about a time when you felt successful. What disturbs you about the people with whom you live?

5 Tell about a movie you have seen recently? Share a childhood experience of embarrassment. resentment. I wish all people would Complete the sentence about honesty: I have discovered that I Share your feelings about financial security. Share a compliment you received recently. illness and how it has affected your life. I hope How do you decide between right and wrong? poverty. Talk about a joyful time in your life. What musical instrument would you use to describe yourself? Why? Talk about your favorite sport and why you like it. Share a childhood experience with death. Tell about an understanding person in your life. If you could have a committee of three people (living or dead) to help you make decisions, whom would you choose? Tell about the most significant person in your life. In what ways does TV influence your life? If you could watch only one hour of TV this week, what would you watch? How do you want to spend the last year of your life? If there were six more hours in the day, how would you spend them? How does TV advertising affect your buying habits? apologizing.

6 Describe the greatest dessert in the world. How do you think your mother would describe you? Talk about a happy experience. Describe your best year in school. What are three things you would like to be doing in three years? I am the kind of person who What color would you use to describe yourself? Why? My favorite time of days is Talk about bragging. Make a statement about honesty. Talk about your favorite childhood game. Describe something you like to do that seems out of the ordinary. Tell about a family tradition that you enjoy. When I am in a large group, I Give your definition of the perfect party. What would you like to receive on your next birthday? Describe the kind of house you would most like to own. Talk about the last time you lost your temper. Talk about a time when you were locked out of the house. Describe the most unpleasant job you have ever had to do. Tell about a secret desire that you have. If you could spend one whole day with your best friend, what would you like to do? Tell about a time when you were lost. My favorite kind of music is

7 Talk about your eating habits. Share a family ritual that has special meaning to you. What is one thing you could do to improve your life? The loneliest time for me is What kind of emergency scares you the most? What would you like to achieve with your life? What are your reasons for wanting to go on living? gambling. Spill the Beans is the SCCTR version of the Ungame which is no longer available. Cut the question cards apart, then follow the attached directions for Ungame which is one of the activities from Unit 1, Section 1 of the Teacher Cadet curriculum. alcoholic beverages. Tell about the last time you were late for something. What would be the most difficult news for you to accept about someone in your family? Which of your senses do you value most? What have you done in the past three months that makes you proud? Describe your childhood in three words.