100 10038
120 English III (ACP/SCP/GEN) 131, 132, 133
130 Speech and Communication
140 Throughout Semester
150 11
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170 4
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210 23.1 Language Arts - Reading and Responding
211 1.9.3
212 1.9.6
213 2.9.1
214 2.9.5
215 4.9.1
216 4.9.2
220 23.2 Language Arts - Explore and Respond to Liter
221 1.9.3
222 2.9.1
223 2.9.2
224 3.9.3
225 4.9.2
226 4.9.3
230 23.3 Language Arts - Communicating with Others
231 1.9.1
232 2.9.1
233 2.9.2
234 2.9.6
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240 23.4 Language Arts - English Lang Conventions
241 2.9.1
242 2.9.2
243 3.9.1
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300 What makes oral communication effective?
300 What are the necessary qualities of a speech that makes it successful?
300 What are the appropriate behaviors and responses of an audience member?
300 What stategies and techniques are effective in commuicating ideas during a classroom discussion?
400 
400 English 3 focuses on critical interpretation and analysis, emphasizes academic/expository writing, and investigates career aptitudes and options.
400 
400 Literature study emphasizes analysis of complex elements, such as symbolism, style, tone, structure, and theme. Students are encouraged to examine, discuss, research, and write about the relevance of selected literary works to past and present American society. Life long reading is encouraged through self-selected literary projects.
400 
400 Writing instruction focuses on the effective use of the essay form as applicable to tests and other types of critical response to literature. The use and integration of literary criticism will be introduced.  Writing experiences include teacher- and self-directed journal entries, essay test questions, persuasive arguments, critical/thematic essays, and a researched paper.
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500 Students in Junior English will develop the ability to:
500 -- Demonstrate elements of effective delivery during oral communications, such as use of appropriate vocal qualities and nonverbal communication, and effective rate and pacing,
500 -- Adjust speech qualities to the audience, topic, and purpose,
500 -- Choose appropriate dramatic interpretation of literary text,
500 -- Participate effectively in a variety of roles during large and small group discussions (circle, Socratic seminars),
500 -- Deliver appropriate dramatic interpretation of literary texts,
500 -- Adjust speech behavior in response to perceived audience reaction,
500 -- Demonstrate appropriate poise and presence during oral communications,
500 -- Interact with others in creating, interpreting, and evaluating written, oral, and visual texts,
500 -- Communicate effectively in a variety of modes.
600 
600 All students will:
600 -- Complete a public speaking experience (i.e. a topic-specific speech, debate, dramatic recitation, literary circles, Socratic seminar, and small and large group discussion),
600 -- 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,
600 -- Be given guidance on appropriate poise and presence during oral communications.
600 -- Be given an opportunity to perform various tasks during class discussion (moderator, note taker, evaluator)
700 
700 Assessment of speaking skills will include such experiences as criterion-referenced speech activities, dramatic readings, class presentations and discussions.
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