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=Welcome to Mrs. Ruehlow's AHS Publish Speaking Class!= //This class will combine the use of our textbook, classroom activities, out of class assignments, practice of public speaking skills, viewing of examples in video clips, and some guest presenters (as they are available and as time allows) as students work to establish and improve their own public speaking awareness and skills.//

//Week of April 23-28, 2012//

//Demonstration & Explanation Speech Activity Assignment//

Monday, Nov. 5 **
 * Introduce Class, Hand Out Syllabus
 * Pass out new textbooks
 * Read chapter 1, Section 1 pp. 2-10 - Building Responsibility
 * In Chapter One, students will:
 * Identify and analyze the ethical and social repsonsibility of communications.
 * Identify elements of the communication process and their functions.
 * Explain the importance of effective communications skills in personal, professional, and social contexts.
 * Recognize the importance and impact of both verbal and nonverbal communication.
 * Communication breakdown activity
 * Assignment (ASN): "Speech Vocabulary" and "Academic Vocabulary" worksheets
 * ASN: Introduce yourself in your first speech in front of class with the "Interesting Interpretations" assignment - Utilize symbols (much like logos). (Handout) Speeches are due in class on Thursday. (Be ready to practice on Wednesday in case we have time in class.)
 * ASN: Read sections 2-3 of Chapter one (pp. 11-18)
 * ASN: Students to read Daily Announcements at start of 2nd block each day of term 4 - Schedule it today! (Post in Room)[[file:Interesting Interpretations Introducing Me Assignment.docx]]

Tuesday, Nov. 6 (Election Day) 3 - Continue Chapter One: Building Responsibility
 * Instant Impact p. 12
 * Positive Self-Talk p. 12
 * Caring About Your Audience pp. 14-15

Wednesday, Nov. 7 - Continue Chapter One: Building Responsibility (Early Release Day)
 * Finish "Stereotyping" presentations in class.
 * Discuss the impact of stereotyping on society in conjunction with the presentations.
 * final work time and practice with a peer for tomorrow's speech (as time allows)
 * Practice time on speeches for tomorrow?

Thursday, Nov. 8 - FIRST SPEECH: Interesting Interpretations - Introducing Who You Are (with symbols and explanations)
 * Students will present their speeches in class today
 * Assignment Objectives:
 * Students will utlize intrapersonal communication to assess thoughts and feelings about the current school year.
 * Students will utlize symbols to explain these inner thoughts and feelings.
 * Students and teacher will provide positive feedback about what speakers are already doing well in their presentations
 * ASN: Read Chapter 2


 * Friday, Nov. 9 - Finish Speeches**

OBJECTIVES:
 * Monday, Nov. 12** - Chapter Two "Building Confidence"[[file:Presentation #2 Overcoming Stage Fright and Building Confidence Chapter 2.docx]][[file:Things to Remember - Chapter 2.pdf]]
 * 1) Students will recognize the realities of communication aprpehension and how they can appropriately deal with the problem.
 * 2) Students will realize the value of perception as it applies to confidence in their speaking.

Tuesday, Nov. 13 - Chapter Two "Building Confidence"
 * Student Presentations; "Tell It With Conviction"
 * "Face Your Fears"
 * "Your Perception of Yourself"
 * "Visual Learning"
 * "Planks of Confidence"
 * ASN: Students will investigate confidence building techniques by interviewing one professional person and take notes to report their findings back to the class tomorrow. (Handout)
 * ASN: "To Remember" p. 48
 * ASN: Review Chapters 1 & 2 for test tomorrow

Wednesday, Nov. 14
 * Students present their findings about others' confidence building techniques
 * Test over Chapters 1-2
 * Begin Chapter 3: Listening pp. 52-59
 * Students will
 * explain the difference between hearing and listening
 * identify the components of the listening process
 * describe the four different kinds of listening
 * Four Ways to Listen
 * Discuss "Recalling the Facts" p. 59
 * ASN: Read
 * pp. 60-65

Thursday, Nov. 15
 * Review 4 Ways to Listen
 * Activity "Listen to This!"
 * Active Listening Activity

Friday, Nov. 16: Chapter 3, continued
 * Students will describe the four kinds of listening, and learn about the hurdles to good listening
 * Review the seven habits of bad listening pp. 61-63
 * "Critical Listening: Fact or Opinion"
 * Activity: "Word Challenge"
 * "Quick Quiz"
 * ASN: Read pp. 66-71

Monday, Nov. 19
 * "More About Listening"
 * Activity: "Propaganda and Adverstising"
 * "Listening to a Speech" pp. 66-67 & "Listening for Key Phrases"
 * Review "Use Your Listening 'Spare Time' to Advantage"
 * Listening Feedback
 * ASN: Student Work p. 72
 * ASN: Review for test on Chapter 3 tomorrow.
 * ASN: Read pp. 76-82 of Chapter 4 for tomorrow[[file:Demonstration and Explanation Speech Activity Assignment 2012.pdf]]