Applied+Comm+11

"The learner will . . ." || **Standard(s)** || **No. of Days** || **Vocabulary Terms** || **Resources** || **Student Learning Activities** || **Assessment** || Communicating at Work || Define communications skills
 * Teachers****:** Knispel
 * Textbook:** (Communicating for Success, 2006, Thomson/South-Western)
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 * **Obj #** || **Unit** || **Objective:**
 * 1 || 1

Compare various forms of communication

Identify the Elements of Communication

Describe how messages are adapted to various audiences and purposes

Discuss the importance of planning, editing and revising messages

Use proofreading marks. || **// NeSA 12.1.6.h: Critique the effects of historical, cultural, political, and biographical influences in a variety of genres. //**** 12.1.6.i: Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective. ** Forms of Communication ** NeSA ** **12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text.** What Employers look for in Communicators ** NESA ** **12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text.** Elements of Work Communication ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. ** Audience; Subject; Purpose: Impact on Audience ** NESA 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. ** Communicating Messages Effectively ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. ** Chapter Project ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. ** Literature applications ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. ** || 11 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: communication communication circuit sender receiver message feedback/response barriers channel analyze adapt culture cultural influences revision proofreading || textbook Ch. 1 pg 1-27 teacher made materials Student CD accompanying text: files Ch01-06, Ch01-09, Ch01-10 Audio files: Ch01-02 and Ch01-05 Student workbook 1-A to 1-F accompanying text Instructor's resource CD weblink: communicating.swlearning.com Literature overview: "Future Tense" and "From Man to Boy" from //Blue Collar Journal// || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter Project Use of website valentine.myelearning.org || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation || Give Three-Part Sentence Definitions Analyze the audience for definition Write Clear Sentences and paragraphs Create an effective page design Produce effective visuals List sources of information Plan, write and revise an expanded defintion || Communicating Definitions ** NESA 12.1.5.a: determine meaning or words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, math, and social studies. 12.1.5.b: relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. 12.1.5.c: Independently apply appropriate strategy to determine meaning of unknown words in text. 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. ** Defining at Work ** NESA 12.1.5.a: determine meaning or words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, math, and social studies. 12.1.5.b: relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. 12.1.5.c: Independently apply appropriate strategy to determine meaning of unknown words in text. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. ** Defining is Necessary ** NESA Same as ‘Defining at Work’. ** Useful Definitions ** NESA Same as ‘Defining at Work’. ** Providing More Information ** NESA 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. ** Writing Clear Sentences ** NESA 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. ** Organizing Paragraphs ** NESA 12.1.6.j: Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text, and additional sources to support answers. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. ** Page Design ** NESA 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Naming Sources ** NESA 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. ** Chapter Project ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. ** Literature application ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. ** || 15 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: concrete abstract criteria acronym technical jargon synonyms three-part definition incomplete definition circular definition expanded definition white space illustration caption || Student textbook Ch. 2 pg. 28-69 Student workbook 2-A to 2-H Student CD files Ch02-06, Ch02-07, Ch02-12, Ch02-13, Ch02-14 Literature titles: "In Search of a Majority" excerpt: "Archy and Mehitabel" Instructor's resource CD Dictionaries Craft supplies Computer software: Microsoft office Word and Power Point Website:Bureau of Labor Statistics //Occupational Outlook Handbook at// www.bls.gov/oco/ Website: for Department of Labor, Dictionary of Occupational Titles www.occupationalinfo.org Student contact with "knowledgeable" people in their chosen career fields. textbook website: communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation || Distinguish between businesslike and unbusinesslike speaking and listening behaviors and use businesslike speech in role-playing situations Take accurate notes from telephone messages Restruct messages from notes taken under various circumstances Communicate effective telephone messages Construct and give informative oral presentations || : Listening and Responding ** NESA 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. 12.4.1.f: Gather and share information and opinions as a result of communication with others. 12.4.1.g: Use social networks and information tools to gather and share information. ** Listening for Survival at work and in the world ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Voice and its effect on the listener ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. ** Working on Your Voice ** NESA 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. ** Tone of Voice Good vs. Problem Listener ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Speech: what it says about the speaker ** NESA 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Telephone messages Informative Oral Presentations ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Delivery of Oral Presentations ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. ** Chapter Project Literature Applications ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. ** || 15 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: vocal inflections scenario verbal and non-verbal feedback implied and inferred meanings word choice dialect || Student workbook pages 3-A to 3-F Literature titles: "Charles" and "Barbara Allen" Instructor's resource CD Newspaper or internet articles on communication in business including telephone etiquette and tips Software on computers for recording voices Local telephone books Trade magazines or internet webpages Advertisements from local, state newspapers, magazines, webpages communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation || Give effective locational instructions Prepare an oral presentations Select and use precise language Write concise sentences Write steps in introductions as commands List steps in chronological order Write effective warnings Use elements of effective page design, including visuals Plan, write and revise instructions || ** 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. ** precaution signal word typeface type style font chronological order clarity || Student workbook pages 4-A to 4-f Student CD files Ch04-10, Ch04-11, Ch04-12, Ch04-16 Audio file Ch. 04-04 Instructor's Resources CD Samples of Instructions Student examples of instructions Craft supplies communicating.swlearning.com Literature titles: "Traveller's Curse After Misdirection" and "Use Active Voice...Most of the Time" from //Make Your Words Work// || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation ||
 * 2 || Unit 2 Communicating Definitions || List reasons for defining
 * 3 || Chapter 3 Listening and Responding || Analyze speaking and listening behaviors
 * 4 || Giving Instructions || Analyze audience for various purposes
 * 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. **
 * 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. **
 * 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. **
 * 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. 12.1.6.g: Analyze, evaluate, and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres and provide evidence from the text to support understanding. **
 * 12.1.6.i: Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective. 12.1.6.j: Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text, and additional sources to support answers. **
 * 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. **
 * 12.1.6.m: Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct. **
 * 12.1.6.n: Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text. 12.1.6.o: Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically. **
 * 12.2.1.a: Select and use appropriate prewriting tools to generate and organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information. **
 * 12.2.1.b: Generate a draft by constructing clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statements that convey a clear perspective on the subject, structuring ideas and arguments in an effective and sustained way, following an organizational pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended audience, applying standard rules of sentence formation – including parallel structure and subordination. **
 * 12.2.1.c: Revise to improve writing. **
 * 12.2.1.d: Provide oral, written and/or electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others feedback to improve own writing. **
 * 12.2.1.e: Edit writing for format and conventions. **
 * 12.2.1.f: Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document. **
 * 12.2.2.a: Write in a variety of genres, considering purpose, audience, medium, and available technology. 12.2.2.b: Write considering typical characteristics of the selected genre. **
 * 12.2.2.c: Select and apply an organizational structure appropriate to the task. **
 * 12.2.2.d: Analyze models and examples of various genres in order to create a similar piece. **
 * 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. **
 * 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. **
 * 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. **
 * 12.3.2.a: Apply listening skills needed to summarize and evaluate information given in multiple situations and modalities. **
 * 12.3.2.b: Listen and respond to messages by expressing a point of view on the topic using questions, challenges, or affirmations. **
 * 12.3.2.c: Listen to and evaluate the clarity, quality, and effectiveness of important points, arguments, and evidence being communicated. **
 * 12.3.3.a: Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats. **
 * 12.3.3.b: Solicit and respect diverse perspectives while searching for information, collaborating, and participating as a member of the community. **
 * 12.4.1.a: Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and defend conclusions using valid information. 12.4.1.b: Demonstrate ethical and legal use of information by citing sources using prescribed formats and tools. 12.4.1.c: Practice safe and ethical behaviors when communicating and interacting with others. **
 * 12.4.1.e: While reading, listening, and viewing, evaluate the message for bias, commercialism, and hidden agendas. ** || 16 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following:
 * 5 || Describing a Process || Identify various types of processes

Distinguishing between process descriptions and instructions

Use Effective Language for describing processes

Organize information chronologically || Process ** NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. ** Types of Processes ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Process Descriptions vs. Instructions ** NESA 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. ** Process Descriptions Structure and Language ** NESA 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. ** Organizing a Process Description ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Using Visuals ** NESA 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Describing Processes Orally ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Team Work ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. ** Chapter project ** NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. ** Literature Application ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. ** || 16 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: active voice passive voice statement parallel structure analogies diagrams flowcharts brainstorming nominal group technique rank ordering multivoting conflict management || Student workbook pages 5-A to 5-J Student CD files Ch05-01 Ch05-02 Ch05-03 Ch05-04 Ch05-05 Audio files Ch05-10 and Proj O5 Literature: excerpts from //The Jungle// and "Stuttering" Instructor's Resource CD Instructions of process descriptions from internet or student chosen Flowchart templates Power point software communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation ||
 * 6 || Describing a Mechanism || Clarify types of mechanisms

Identify uses for mechanisms descriptions

Divide a mechanism into parts

Use language appropriate to a mechanism description

Use analogies in describing mechanism

Plan and give a mechanism description presentation with visuals || ** NESA 12.1.6.j: Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text, and additional sources to support answers. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. ** Classification of Mechanisms ** NESA 12.1.6.j: Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text, and additional sources to support answers. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. ** Uses for Mechanism descriptions ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Parts of a Mechanism ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Writing Mechanism descriptions ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Using Visuals in Mechanism descriptions ** NESA.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Organization of Mechanism descriptions ** NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. ** Chapter Project ** NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication. ** Literature Applications ** NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. ** || 14 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: mechanism tool organisms substances locations system random order machine at rest function machine in operation order of importance common terms specific terms concrete term abstract term analogy precise third person singular plural objectivity active voice passive voice exterior visual interior visual cross section schematic cutaway drawing perspective exploded drawing || Student workbook 6-A to 6-H Student CD files Ch06-04 Ch06-07 Ch06-09 Ch06-10 Ch06-11 Audio files Ch06-08 and Proj 06 Literature titles "The Secret of Machines" and "Tom Edison's Shaggy Dog" Instructor's CD Student and instructor chosen examples of mechanisms Student and instructor chosen examples of instructions Student and instructor chosen technical references from books, magazines or internet Student and instructor chosen samples of visuals from books, magazines or internet craft supplies communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation || Use audience analysis in summarizing Identify the three types of summaries Distinguish fact from opinion Use aids in summarizing Utilize transitions in Writing a summary Revise for brevity and conciseness Identify direct objects Summarize oral materials Plan, write and revise a summary of an article || Summarizing **NESA 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. 12.1.5.e: Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials.** A definition **NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication.** Types of Summaries **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Fact vs. Opinion **NESA 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. 12.1.5.e: Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials.12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Summarizing an Article **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Writing a Summary **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Summarizing Oral Information **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Delivering an Oral Summary **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Chapter Project **NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication.** Literature Applications **NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices.** || 15 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: specialist generalist basic technical style informative summary explanatory summary analytical summary fact opinion objective word subjective word loaded language plagiarism organizational pattern marginal notes transitions brevity direct quotation paraphrase oral summary || Student workbook pages 7-A to 7-D Student CD files Ch07-03 Ch07-07 Ch07-08 Ch07-09 Audio files Ch07-11 Ch07-12 Literature titles: excerpts from //A Doll's House// and "Out, Out" Instructor's resource CD Listings of TV and movies from internet articles and recordings from magazines, newspapers, internet, TV, radio, YouTube Recording of presentations Technical journals and/or popular magazines from interent or student/instructor resources Product inserts or internet product descriptions Manufacturer's website communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation ||
 * 7 || Summarizing || Define a summary
 * 8 || Using Forms || Read a variety of forms

Identify the purposes of standard forms

Complete Forms Accurately and Legibility

Critique the design of a form

Design a usable form || Forms-types **NESA 12.1.6.m: Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct. 12.1.6.o: Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically.** Tips for Filling out forms **NESA 12.1.6.m: Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct. 12.1.6.o: Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically.** Forms in our lives **NESA 12.1.6.m: Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct. 12.1.6.o: Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically.** Job related or otherwise **NESA 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Forms in our lives Good Form Design **NESA 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features.** Chapter project **NESA 12.3.1.a: Communicate ideas and information in a manner appropriate for the purpose and setting. 12.3.1.b: Demonstrate and adjust speaking techniques for a variety of purposes and situations. 12.3.1.c: Utilize available media to enhance communication.** Literature applications **NESA 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices.** || 8 || Vocabulary terms relevant to workplace and personal communications and its various functions, including but not limited to the following: fact sheet standard English standard abbreviation credit rating default dependants fringe benefits deductible co-payment on-site service report maintenance work order purchase order || Student workbook 8-A to 8-L Literature titles: "Easter" and "Eyes Do More Than See" Instructor's Resource CD Dictionaries Student or instructor supplied credit card applications Software Microsoft Excel Craft supplies Magazines, newpaper or internet clip art/photos Student or instructor supplied forms: direct deposit, magazine subscription, W-4, medical insurance, purchase orders communicating.swlearning.com || Daily discussion Reading chapter Chapter activities Chapter project || Grading of daily assignments in the chapter Chapter test online through valentine.myelearning.org or from tests accompanying text. Chapter project and presentation || recognize patterns of organization within text (chronological, spatial, logical) || ** Writing Process: 12.2.1 ** **Students will apply the writing process to plan, draft, revise, edit, and publish writing using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, and other standard conventions appropriate for grade level.** LA 12.2.1.a Select and use appropriate prewriting tools to generate and organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information LA 12.2.1.b Generate a draft by: Constructing clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statements that convey a clear perspective on the subject Structuring ideas and arguments in an effective and sustained way, following an organizational pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended audience Applying standard rules of sentence formation, including parallel structure and subordination LA 12.2.1.c Revise to improve writing (e.g., quality of ideas, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, voice) LA 12.2.1.d Provide oral, written and/or electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others feedback to improve own writing LA 12.2.1.e Edit writing for format and conventions (e.g., spelling, capitalization, grammar, punctuation) LA 12.2.1.f Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document e.g., fonts, spacing, highlighting, images, style conventions, manuscript requirements) || 10 || Composition Terms: Transitions, etc. Writing Composition Terms: revision || teacher made materials, state writing rubric and topics || discussion, lecture, practice Researching techniques
 * 9 || Research writing || * recognize the importance of effective communication in one's personal life
 * recognize the importance of effective communication in work and professions
 * recognize the importance of effective communication in lifelong learning experiences
 * select and apply appropriate methods of communication in various experiences
 * recognize that communication is an interactive process between sender and receiver
 * recognize the role of culture in communication
 * consider purpose, occasion, and audience in communication endeavours
 * approach communication experiences (both sending and receiving) as active, thinking participants
 * think creatively and critically when speaking, listening, reading, writing, viewing, and representing
 * consider various types of reasoning
 * consider various appeals to an audience
 * consider the communicator's moral and ethical responsibilities
 * use the writing process to organize thoughts and discover new areas of knowledge
 * demonstrate the ability to transmit existing information with clarity and brevity
 * use specific concrete language to protect the integrity of the message
 * confer with peers and teachers
 * analyze and evaluate own and others' writing
 * demonstrate the ability to find and select relevant text

Evaluating sources for timeliness and reliability

Note-taking

Organizational formatting

Choosing appropriate quoted materials for support of opinion

Six traits of writing

Actual writing of the paper to meet specific requirements.

Proofreading.

Presenting researched materials with presentation software

Use of webpage valentine.myelearning.org

Appropriate weblinks to sites useful in writing and formatting document || state writing rubric and teacher rubric supplied in class and on website presentation evaluated on teacher created rubric by instructor and peers || quizzes, graded workbook assignments || Grading of workbook exercises Writing of sentences Bi-monthly vocabulary test-spelling words correctly, matching definitions and writing sentences using words correctly ||
 * 10 || Free/Independent Reading || Students are required to read five to ten pages of material from work or job or interest related reading from books, newspapers, magazines or internet articles per week. || 12.1.4.a: Independently incorporate elements of prosodic reading to interpret text in a variety of situations. 12.1.4.b: Adjust oral or silent reading pace based on purpose, text difficulty, form, and style. 12.1.4.c: recognize and represent writer’s tone and style while reading individually or in groups. 12.1.5.a: determine meaning or words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, math, and social studies. 12.1.5.b: relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. 12.1.5.c: Independently apply appropriate strategy to determine meaning of unknown words in text. 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. 12.1.5.e: Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials. 12.1.6.a: Evaluate the meaning, reliability, and validity of the text considering author’s purpose perspective, and information from additional sources. 12.1.6.b: Analyze and evaluate narrative text. 12.1.6.c: Analyze the function and critique the effects of the author’s use of stylistic and literary devices. 12.1.6.d: Summarize, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate informational text. 12.1.6.e: Apply knowledge of organizational patterns found in informational text. 12.1.6.f: Analyze and evaluate information from text features. 12.1.6.g: Analyze, evaluate, and make inferences based on the characteristics of narrative and informational genres and provide evidence from the text to support understanding. 12.1.6.h: Critique the effects of historical, cultural, political, and biographical influences in a variety of genres. 12.1.6.i: Use narrative and informational text to develop a national and global multi-cultural perspective. 12.1.6.j: Generate and/or answer literal, inferential, critical, and interpretive questions by analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating prior knowledge, information from the text, and additional sources to support answers. 12.1.6.k: Select a text for a particular purpose. 12.1.6.l: Build and activate prior knowledge in order to clarify text, deepen understanding, and make connections while reading. 12.1.6.m: Self-monitor comprehension for accuracy and understanding when errors detract from meaning by applying appropriate strategies to self-correct. 12.1.6.n: Make complex or abstract inferences or predictions by synthesizing information while previewing and reading text. 12.1.6.o: Respond to text verbally, in writing, or artistically. 12.2.1.a: Select and use appropriate prewriting tools to generate and organize information, guide writing, answer questions, and synthesize information. 12.2.1.b: Generate a draft by constructing clearly worded and effectively placed thesis statements that convey a clear perspective on the subject, structuring ideas and arguments in an effective and sustained way, following an organizational pattern appropriate to the purpose and intended audience, applying standard rules of sentence formation – including parallel structure and subordination. 12.2.1.c: Revise to improve writing. 12.2.1.d: Provide oral, written and/or electronic feedback to other writers; utilize others feedback to improve own writing. 12.2.1.e: Edit writing for format and conventions. 12.2.1.f: Publish a legible document that applies formatting techniques to contribute to the readability and impact of the document. 12.3.3.a: Interact and collaborate with others in learning situations by contributing questions, information, opinions, and ideas using a variety of media and formats. 12.3.3.b: Solicit and respect diverse perspectives while searching for information, collaborating, and participating as a member of the community. 12.4.1.a: Select and use multiple resources to answer questions and defend conclusions using valid information. 12.4.1.c: Practice safe and ethical behaviors when communicating and interacting with others. 12.4.1.e: While reading, listening, and viewing, evaluate the message for bias, commercialism, and hidden agendas. || 13 || As per individual students' needs as reported on the free reading journal form. || Students supply one free reading journal per week, read a peer's journal, discuss, comment and report to the class on the journal read. || In class discussion || Teacher created rubric for evaluation of weekly grading of journals. ||
 * 11 || Vocabulary || At the end of each lesson, the student should be able to: 1. Pronounce each word correctly. 2. Apply pronunciation rules. 3. Spell each word correctly. 4. Apply spelling rules. 5. Give the opposite of a word. 6. Give all the words that share the same meaning. 7. Group related words together. 8. Give the part of speech of each word. || 12.1.5.a: determine meaning or words through structural analysis, using knowledge of Greek, Latin, and Anglo-Saxon roots, prefixes, and suffixes to understand complex words, including words in science, math, and social studies. 12.1.5.b: relate new grade level vocabulary to prior knowledge and use in new situations. 12.1.5.c: Independently apply appropriate strategy to determine meaning of unknown words in text. 12.1.5.d: Use semantic relationships to evaluate, defend, and make judgments. 12.1.5.e: Determine meaning using print and digital reference materials. || 35 || Word Lists for each unit || Greek and Latin Roots Vocabulary Series workbook || Workbook exercises, daily vocabulary word