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English I (ACP/SCP/GEN) 111, 112, 113
Speech and Communication

TIME FRAME:
GRADE: 9
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL: 4

23.1 LANGUAGE ARTS - READING AND RESPONDING --- 23.1.1.9.3 --- 23.1.1.9.6 --- 23.1.2.9.1 --- 23.1.2.9.5 --- 23.1.4.9.1 --- 23.1.4.9.2
23.2 LANGUAGE ARTS - EXPLORE AND RESPOND TO LITER --- 23.2.1.9.3 --- 23.2.2.9.1 --- 23.2.2.9.2 --- 23.2.3.9.3 --- 23.2.4.9.2 --- 23.2.4.9.3
23.3 LANGUAGE ARTS - COMMUNICATING WITH OTHERS --- 23.3.1.9.1 --- 23.3.2.9.1 --- 23.3.2.9.2 --- 23.3.2.9.6
23.4 LANGUAGE ARTS - ENGLISH LANG CONVENTIONS --- 23.4.2.9.1 --- 23.4.2.9.2 --- 23.4.3.9.1




What makes oral communication effective?
What are the necessary qualities of a speech that make it successful?
What are the appropriate behaviors and responses of an audience member?





Freshman English is concerned with the fundamental understanding and appreciation of literature, the improvement of oral and written expression, and the development of effective reading, research, vocabulary, critical viewing skills, listening skills, and study skills.

Writing instruction focuses upon the process of writing as a function of purpose, genre, and audience. Writing experiences may include directed journal entries, paragraph-length (or longer) responses to questions based upon assigned readings, personal narratives, descriptions of personas and places, arguments, book reports, creative writing, and letters. Class instruction in sentence and paragraph construction, mechanics and usage, and vocabulary and spelling is given as students' needs become apparent. Reading instruction and class-directed discussion assist student comprehension of high-interest novels, short stories, plays, poetry, and assorted nonfiction. Speaking experiences may include presentations, speeches and/or debates. Emphasis is placed on cultivating appropriate classroom behaviors, organizational and study skills, and generally making the transition from middle school to high school.

Course topics include works by selected American and world authors, current affairs as reported in newspapers and news magazines, and language arts skills on an as-needed basis.




Students in Freshman English will develop the ability to:
-- Demonstrate elements of effective delivery during oral communications, such as use of appropriate vocal qualities and nonverbal communication, and effective rate and pacing,
-- Adjust speech qualities to the audience, topic, and purpose,
-- Choose appropriate dramatic interpretation of literary text,
-- Participate effectively in a variety of roles during large and small group discussions,
-- Deliver appropriate dramatic interpretation of literary texts,
-- Adjust speech behavior in response to perceived audience reaction,
-- Demonstrate appropriate poise and presence during oral communications,
-- Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.




All students will:
-- Complete a public speaking experience (i.e. a topic-specific speech, debate, dramatic recitation, literary circles, Socratic seminar, and small and large group discussion),
-- All students will be given instructions on effective delivery elements, such as use of appropriate vocal qualities and nonverbal communications, and effective rate and pacing,
-- Be given guidance on appropriate poise and presence during oral communications.




Assessment of speaking skills will include such experiences as criterion-referenced speech activities, dramatic readings, and class presentations and discussion.