Professional Communications

Assignments - Fall 2016

If you have a question or need to turn in your assignment electronically, you may email Mr. Dickson at cdickson@shermanisd.net

Week 1 (Aug. 22, 2016 - Aug. 26, 2016)

Signed Syllabus
Journal Entries (1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5)
Blog Response (Each of Us. All of Us, Every Day)
 Hemispheric Dominance Inventory
 Hemisphericity Powerpoint
 Hemisphericity Flyer Assignment

Week 2 (Aug. 29, 2016 - Sept. 2, 2016)

Flyer presentations (Rubric)
Journal Entries (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 & 2.5)
Blog Response (First Impressions)
Communication Choices (Blank Notes)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Blank Notes)
Organization Communication (Blank Notes)
Power of Choice (PowerPoint)
Communication Choices (PowerPoint)

Week 3 (Sept. 5, 2016 - Sept. 9, 2016)

Sept. 5, 2016 - (Labor Day)(No School/Holiday)
Journal Entries (3.1, 3.2, & 3.3)
Blog Response (Communicate Your Viewpoint)
Me in Two Words (PowerPoint)
Me in Two Words (Questionnaire)
Me in Two Words PowerPoint Presentation (Example)
Me in Two Words Presentation (Rubric)
All About Me Lecture (PowerPoint)
All About Me (Presentation Handout)
All About Me Assignment (Template)
All About Me Presentation (Rubric)

Sunday (Sept. 11, 2016 - 15th Year Anniversary of 9/11 - Never Forget)

Help Honor 9/11 Victims
9/11 Kids to Terrorists: 'You Lose'
9/11 Child Turned Suffering Into Strength
New York's 9/11 Museum unveils its first ever special exhibition. 'Rendering the Unthinkable'
Background / Timeline of the 9/11 Attacks
Discovery Channel: Rebuilding Ground Zero

Week 4 (Sept. 12, 2016 - Sept. 16, 2016)

Journal Entries (4.1, 4.2 & 4.3)
Blog Response (We Will Never Forget)
All About Me Speeches (Rubric)
100 Adjectives Assignment (9/15)

Week 5 (Sept. 19, 2016 - Sept. 23, 2016)

Journal Entries (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, & 5.4)
Blog Response (Does Your Vote Count)
All About Me Speeches (Rubric)
Safety and Ethical Communication (PowerPoint)
Copyright and Fair Use 1 - Review website
Royalty Free Images / Public Domain - Review website
Harassment Law - Texas Penal Code - Review Website
Copyright and Fair Use 2 - (Use Website for Case Research Below)
Case Research
Stomp Out Bullying Website
Stomp Out Bullying Brochure (Rubric )
Brochure Template - (Word )(Google Doc)

Week 6 (Sept. 26, 2016 - Sept. 30, 2016)

Journal Entries (6.1 & 6.2)
Blog Response (Who's on First)
Communication History (PowerPoint)
Communication History (Vocabulary Notes)
Communication History Flyer/Poster (Rubric)
Unit 1-3 Test Review (Worksheet)(Key)
Unit 1-3 Test (Link)

Week 7 (Oct. 3, 2016 - Oct. 7, 2016)

Journal Entries (7.1, & 7.3)
Blog Response (Communication Apprehension)
Communication Process & Oral Language (PowerPoint)
Communication Process & Oral Language (Vocabulary Notes)
Communication Process & Oral Language (Crossword)(Key)
The Listening Process (PowerPoint)
Nonverbal Strategies (Group Activity)
Group Activity (Rubric)
eek 7 (Oct. 3, 2016 - Oct. 7, 2016)

Congressional Debate (Crossword)
Congressional Debate (Vocabulary)
Docket (Bills/Resolutions)
Congressional Debate (Guide)
Ch 2: Overview
Ch 3: Argument Construction
Ch 4: Legislation
Week 8 (Oct. 10, 2016 - Oct. 14, 2016)

Journal Entries (8.5)
Professionalism & Leadership (PowerPoint)
Leadership (Vocabulary Notes)
What Is Leadership (Writing Assignment)(Rubric)
Professionalism in the Workplace (PowerPoint)
Professionalism (Notes)(Key)
Professionalism (Observation Report)
Professionalism (Rubric)
Week 8 (Oct. 10, 2016 - Oct. 14, 2016)

Ch 5: Speech Construction
Ch 8: Questioning
Week 9 (Oct. 17, 2016 - Oct. 21, 2016)

Journal Entries (9.3 & 9.4)
Nonverbal Strategies (Group Activity)
Group Activity (Rubric)
Temperment, Conflict Resolution (PowerPoint)
Student Holiday / Staff Workday (Oct. 21, 2016)
Week 9 (Oct. 17, 2016 - Oct. 21, 2016)

Ch 9: Flowing/Refutation
Third Presidential Debate 2016
Ch 10: Crystallization
Ch 11: Procedures
Ch 12: Preparing for Tournaments
Ch 13: Competing
Student Holiday / Staff Workday (Oct. 21, 2016)
Week 9 (Oct. 24, 2016 - Oct. 28, 2016)

Journal Entries (10.1 & 10.2)

Monday, 10/24, Assignments (Complete in Order):
1. Kiersey Temperment (Test)
2. After Results (Click Here to Understand)
3. Write in Journal (Journal 10.1)

Tuesday, 10/25, Assignments (Complete in Order)
1. Complete Crossword (Handed out in Class)
2. Work in Groups of 3 or 4
3. Read the following: (Case Studies 1-4)
4. Compete Questions for Reflection / Discussion for Each Case
3. Write in Journal (Journal 10.2)

*Please complete all assignments in order and please ensure they are completed by the beginning of class on 10/26
Week 9 (Oct. 24, 2016 - Oct. 28, 2016)

Monday, 10/24, Assignments (Complete in Order):

1. Flow Presidential Debate (Immigration)
2. Flow Presidential Debate (Economy)

Tuesday, 10/25, Assignment (Complete in Order)
1. Flow Lincoln Douglas - (Debate Round)
2. Turn in all three flow sheets on 10/26

*Please complete all assignments in order and please ensure they are completed by the beginning of class on 10/26
Week 12 (Nov. 14, 2016 - Nov. 18, 2016)

Employ Me (PowerPoint)
Edit a Cover Letter
Complete a Job Application
Week 14 (Nov. 28, 2016 - Dec. 2, 2016)

Potential Interview (Questions)
Interview Dos and Don't (Video)
5 TED Talks to Watch Before Your Next Interview
Mock Interview Scoring Rubric

Week 15 (Dec. 5, 2016 - Dec. 9, 2016)

Final Business Project / Presentation Document (Group Project)
Quick Peer / Group Evaluation Form

Week 16 (Dec. 12, 2016 - Dec. 18, 2016)

Final Business Project / Presentation Document (Group Project)
Quick Peer / Group Evaluation Form
Finals (Review)
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