CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Shoe Box Artifacts

TSW present 8-10 artifacts that describe him/herself to the class. He/she will tell how or why that artifact symbolizes something in his/her daily life or why it is important to him/her.

Speech given to the class.

4.A

4.B

Contexts of Communication

(Chapter 1)

TSW discuss what is communication and the different levels and contexts

of communication.

Review questions, study sheets, notes, and test

1.B

1.B

Vocabulary (1)

TSW understand all vocabulary terms in Chapter 1.

Vocabulary sheet

1.A

1.A

Nonverbal communication

In small groups, TSW build a house using 15 index cards and 1 pair of scissors without talking.

House and observation

4.B

Sending and receiving messages

(Chapter 2)

TSW discuss sending and receiving messages.

Study sheets, review questions, class discussion participation, chapter test

4.A

4.B

Vocabulary (2)

TSW understand all vocabulary terms in Chapter 2.

Vocabulary sheet

1.A

1.A

Listening (Chapter 3)

TSW discuss all aspects of listening.

Study sheets, review questions, class discussion participation, chapter test

1.C

Vocabulary (3)

TSW understand all vocabulary terms in Chapter 3.

Vocabulary sheet

1.A

1.A

Listening Game

TSW listen to two stories read aloud.

Questions

4.A

Faulty Reasoning and Propaganda

(Chapter 3)

TSW find advertisements filling the criteria of each type of faulty reasoning and propaganda method introduced in the chapter.

Propaganda and Faulty Reasoning Book

1.C

Impromptu Speaking

(218-223)

TSW discuss impromptu speaking.

Deliver 2 minute impromptu speeches

4.B

Informative Speeches

(Chapter 9 & 12)

TSW discuss and take notes on informative speeches.

Notes, observation, test, and speech

4.A

Research

TSW research different sources using the internet and the library.

Observation and library efficiency

5.C

MLA Format

TSW review MLA format and site sources correctly using MLA format.

Source cards and/or works cited page

4.B

Outlining

TSW create an outline for the informative speech

Outline

4.B

Visual Aids

TSW create a visual aid to enhance the meaning of the informative speech

Visual aid rubric

3.C

Practice

TSW practice his/her speech with a partner

Observation

4.B

Informative Speech

TSW deliver an informative speech

Speech rubric

4.B

CONTENT (General)

CONTENT (Specific)

ASSESSMENTS

ILLINOIS LEARNING STANDARDS

Demonstration Speeches (149-150)

TSW discuss the various types demonstration speeches and all the required components.

Notes

1.A

2.B

Demonstration Speeches

TSW create an outline for the demonstration speech

Outline

3.A

5.B

Demonstration Speeches

TSW present the demonstration speech

Speech rubric

4.A

4.B

Persuasive Speeches

(Chapter 10)

TSW discuss persuasive speeches as well as related vocabulary terms and speech expectations.

Vocabulary and review study sheets, notes, and class participation.

5.A

1.B

Research

TSW use the library and computer lab to find sources to use for the persuasive speech.

Lab and library efficiency

5.A     5.C

5.B

Outline

TSW create an outline of key components of the persuasive speech.

Outline

5.A

Bibliography Cards

As a class, TSW create sample bibliography cards.

Sample cards

5.A

Bibliography Cards

TSW create bibliography cards citing the sources used in the persuasive speech

Bibliography cards rubric

5.A

5.B

Persuasive Speech

TSW write the persuasive speech.

Speech

4.A

4.B

Persuasive Speech Visual Aid

TSW create a visual aid to add to enhance the quality of the persuasive speech presentation.

Visual aid rubric

3.C

Persuasive Speech Note cards

TSW create note cards for the speech.

Note cards

3.B

Persuasive Speech

TSW deliver the persuasive speech using the visual aid.

Speech rubric

4.A

Writing

TSW write an essay for the Optimistic Club

Outline, rough draft, and final essay

3.A

3.B

3.C

Debate

TSW will research a current controversial topic and present the information in a debate

Rubric & research

4.A

5.A

5.B