Oral Communications- Sept. 1 - Sept. 5

Assignments: Start collecting pictures about the people, places and things in your life and things that are of interest to you. Jot down some notes to present these items orally in an entertaining manner. Don't say "I have included a lot of pink on my collage because I like pink." Instead, give the audience some details about your first memory of your attraction to pink and the first pink item that captured your attention; there may even be an interesting story associated with the memory. Try to incorporate images and information that brings your personality to life. What do you want us to know about you and your family, friends, hobbies, activities, places you are from or have visited? How should your oral information and collage be organized in order to make use of transitions in order to flow as seamlessly as possible to the next grouping or item? It is best to gather your pictures (magazines, photos, computer print-outs, etc.), think about how it can best be organized (spatially, topically, chronologically) to suit your presentation before you paste your pictures. Be thinking of that WOW factor to begin your collage speech and a memorable way to conclude it.
This week we will further discuss non-verbal communication, para language, and listening. We will view a short video on non-verbal communication and practice some listening exercises. This Friday, we should be able to get to our news discussion. Our first test will cover Chapters 1, 2, & 4 and will be taken next week. (week of Sept. 8-12)

Oral Communications

Assignments for August 24 - 28
PARENTS! Parents Make a Difference night is on Tuesday, August 26th. Come to Rogers High and meet your child's teachers. I will do all of my greeting from Room 602.
This week we will work on the communications model and Chapters One, Two, and Four. Also, this week, students should be able to go to the library and check out a speech text if they would like. We will keep a class copy in the rooms I am in, and I will pass out study guides when we have a test. On Friday, we will have a group discussion on current events that requires that every student participates
Don't forget to pick up poster board for collages.

Oral Communications

Assignments:
Ausgust 18 -22 - Getting acquainted exercises. Information brought home about oral communications syllabus and student expectations for parent signature. Students will need to get a poster board for eventual collage speech and a couple of folders with brads for both Oral Communications and for Academy Seminar classes.