Unit A

Introducing Communication

1 week

Instructional Objective

0751.01 Develop awareness of his/her role in communication.

Standard Reference
075101

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Build classroom community.

Class activities

TO

02

Develop self-confidence.

Ch. 6

TO
TMA

03

Define and discuss ways to control stage fright.

pp. 351-356

TO
TMA

04

Analyze the importance of an audience.

pp. 351-356

TO

05

Deliver a personal introduction.

Class activities

TO
TMA

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Unit B

Understanding the Communication Process

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0751.02 Learn the components of the communication process.

Standard Reference
075102

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Define communication.

pp. 5-6

EOC

02

Distinguish between nonverbal and verbal communication.

pp. 6-8

EOC

03

Examine the four types of communication: one to one, group discussion, public, mass.

pp. 8-11

EOC

04

Distinguish between interpersonal and intrapersonal communication.

p. 8

EOC

05

Analyze the qualities of an effective speech communicator.

pp. 16-17

EOC

06

Identify the parts of a communication model.

p. 31

EOC

07

Identify the basic elements of the communication process: sender, receiver, message/idea, verbal/nonverbal symbols, feedback, encode, decode.

pp. 30-31, 35

EOC

08

Analyze techniques for increasing accuracy of communication.

Class activities

TO
TMA

09

Examine the aspects of nonverbal communication: kinesics, proxemics, paralanguage, etc.

pp. 38-41

EOC

10

Understand and explain how communication is affected by perception.

Discussion

TO

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Unit C

Listening Skills

3 weeks

Instructional Objective

0751.03 Demonstrate effective interpersonal listening skills.

Standard Reference
754.01

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explain the difference between hearing and listening.

Ch. 3, p. 59

EOC

02

Identify the reasons for effective listening.

Ch. 3, pp. 60-63

EOC

03

State the barriers to listening and identify ways to overcome these barriers.

Ch. 3, pp. 63-67

EOC

04

Demonstrate active listening skills.

Ch. 3, pp. 67-73

EOC, TO

05

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior.

Ch. 11, pp. 351-356

EOC, TO

Instructional Objective

0751.04 Make informed judgments about the purpose, content, organization, and delivery of verbal communications and nonverbal cues.

Standard Reference
754.03

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Identify the reasons for effective listening.

Ch. 3, pp. 60-63

EOC, TO

02

Demonstrate active listening skills.

pp. 67-73

TO

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Unit D

Speaking

9 weeks

Instructional Objective

0751.05 Adjust oral language to audience: appropriately apply rules of standard English.

Standard Reference
755.01

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Analyze your audience.

Ch. 7, pp. 185-186

EOC, TMA

Instructional Objective

0751.06 Create oral presentations that include the following: transitions, organization, support of main ideas, examples, response to questions and feedback, visual aids and appropriate technology.

Standard Reference
755.01

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Specify techniques for controlling speech anxiety.

Ch. 6, pp. 159-164

EOC, TMA

02

Analyze your audience.

Ch. 7, pp. 185-186

EOC, TMA

03

Choose appropriate, interesting, and relevant topics.

Ch. 7, pp. 184-190

EOC, TMA

04a

Select speech purpose: inform, persuade, entertain, etc.

Ch. 7 p. 187

EOC

04b

Select speech purpose: inform, persuade, entertain, etc.

Ch. 10, 11, and 12

TMA, TO

05

Compare and contrast formats of delivery: impromptu, outline/extemporaneous, manuscript, memorized

pp. 255, 404
pp. 255, 258-259

EOC, TMA

06

Use a variety of support as evidence: facts, statistics, testimony, narrative/anecdote, examples, and comparisons.

Ch. 7, pp. 191-195

EOC, TMA

07

Learn and use speech organizational patterns: topical/logical, chronological, spatial, problem/solution, string-of-beads, and a persuasive pattern like Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

Ch. 7, pp. 205-207, 400-402

EOC, TMA

08

Organize an outline.

pp. 209-214

EOC, TMA

09

Identify types of introductory attention devices: quotation, rhetorical question, series of questions, anecdote, startling statement, reference to history, audience, or self.

pp. 295-299, 333-334

EOC, TMA

10

Choose appropriate methods to conclude presentations.

pp. 312-316

EOC, TMA

11

Implement appropriate visual aids: charts, graphs, posters, models, etc.

pp. 319-331

EOC, TMA

12

Build confidence in public speaking: preparation, practice, etc.

pp. 158-175

TMA

13

Recognize nonverbal aspects of delivering a speech: eye contact, gestures, appearance, etc.

pp. 260-273

EOC, TMA

14

Exhibit qualities in delivery that enhance the message.

pp. 260-273

EOC, TMA

15

Read and analyze speeches of high quality.

pp. 572-592

TMA, TO

16

Use illustrations and other visual aids to enhance the delivery of oral presentations, determining when visual aids are appropriate and effective.

pp. 319-331

EOC, TMA

17

Rehearse and deliver extemporaneous or prepared individual presentations (e.g., giving speeches, presenting dramatic monologues, storytelling, reading or reciting poetry or other literature aloud.

Ch. 9

TMA

18

Deliver oral presentations as a member of a group (e.g., oral reports, plays and skits, role-playing, panel discussions, book sharing, debating.

Ch. 5

TMA

19

Read poetry, prose, and drama orally with clarity and comprehension, using appropriate intonation, emphasis, phrasing, and expression.

Ch. 16

TMA

Instructional Objective

0751.07 Use oral communication for various purposes and audiences including which appropriately incorporate the following: word choice; pronunciation; inflections/modulation; physical gestures; eye contact; posture.

Standard Reference
755.01

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Analyze audience.

pp. 185-186

EOC

02

Choose appropriate, interesting, and relevant topics.

pp. 184-190

EOC, TMA

03a

Select speech purpose: inform, persuade, entertain, etc.

p. 187

EOC

03b

Select speech purpose: inform, persuade, entertain, etc.

Ch. 10, 11, 12

TMA, TO

04

Recognize nonverbal aspects of delivering a speech: eye contact, gestures, appearance, paralanguage, etc.

pp. 260-273

EOC, TMA

05

Exhibit qualities in delivery that enhance the message.

pp. 260-273

EOC, TMA

Instructional Objective

0751.08 Share interpretations of personal or literary works through oral interpretation, memorization, presentation, and dramatic readings.

Standard Reference
755.02

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Compare and contrast formats of delivery: impromptu, outline/extemporaneous, manuscript, memorized.

pp. 255, 404-405

EOC, TMA

Instructional Objective

0751.09 Clearly express opinions and judgments.

Standard Reference
755.03

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Learn and use speech organizational patterns: topical, chronological, spatial, problem/solution, string-of-beads, and a persuasive pattern like Monroe's Motivated Sequence.

pp. 205-207, 400-402

TMA, EOC

Instructional Objective

0751.10 Encourage other's participation, while exhibiting courteous, attentive, and appropriate behavior during discussions: listen well and verify understanding, avoid monopolizing conversations, raise pertinent questions, exhibit cultural sensitivity.

Standard Reference
755.03

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explain and give examples of the importance of group communication.

pp. 119-120

TMA, TO

02

Identify the factors that affect group discussion: size of groups, cliques, personal goals, physical arrangement, time, etc.

pp. 123-127

EOC, TMA

03

Analyze the life cycle of groups: forming, storming, norming, and performing.

pp. 130-133

EOC

04

Discuss group roles and group leadership.

pp. 139-142

Discussion

05

Demonstrate appropriate audience behavior.

pp. 351-356

TMA

06

Participate in informal oral group activities (e.g., small group and whole-class discussions, negotiations, clarification of information, conflict resolution, interpretation of literature.

Ch. 5

TMA

Instructional Objective

0751.11 Produce effective visuals which include the following: essential messages and images; effective use of time, space, and organization; appropriate style, word choices, grammar, punctuation, and spelling; proper documentation.

Standard Reference
756.04

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Choose appropriate methods to conclude presentations.

pp. 312-316

EOC, TMA

02

Implement appropriate visual aids: charts, graphs, posters, models, etc.

pp. 319-331

EOC, TMA, TO

03

Use illustrations and other visual aids to enhance the delivery of oral presentations, determining when visual aids are appropriate and effective.

pp. 319-331

EOC, TMA, TO

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Unit E

Interpersonal and Group Communication

2 weeks

Instructional Objective

0751.12 Enhance interpersonal and group communication.

Standard Reference
075112

No.

Performance Objective

Resource Reference

Assessment Correlation

01

Explain and give examples of the importance of group communication.

pp. 119-120

TMA, TO

02

Identify the factors that affect group discussion: size of groups, cliques, personal goals, physical arrangement, time, etc.

pp. 123-127

EOC, TMA

03

Analyze the life cycle of groups: forming, storming, norming, and performing.

pp. 130-133

EOC

04a

Discuss group roles and group leadership.

p. 139

EOC

04b

Discuss group roles and group leadership.

pp. 140-142

TMA, TO

05

Explore various methods of conflict resolution including: identify the warrants of the opposition; explain the warrants of your position; respect your opponents' interests; work for a reasonable solution; maintain dialogue.

pp. 142-146

EOC, TO