D. Sartin W.
Spring 2011
E-mail desireesartin@gmail.com
Wikis http://dsartin.wikispaces.com
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Develop a working knowledge of the foundations of oral and written communications, reading, and listening skills.
Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations.
Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications.
Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment.
Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations.
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The student will be able to use prewriting and revising techniques to produce a polished piece of writing that meets the standards of the discipline.
The student will be able to use writing to make personal connections with course materials, develop critical thinking skills, and enrich the learning process.
The student will be able to write Standard American English.
The student will be able to communicate effectively in response to the demands of a specific audience.
The student will be able to use various forms of writing within the discipline.
Source: http://neasc.umf.maine.edu/data/portfolio/prog/hum/eng/outcome s%20template.htm
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Comp 1c: Letter Writing
Compose and format a variety of mailable business correspondence applying basic communication skills
Assignment: Write a letter to Martin Luther King and tell him how his dream changed the world
(or) Alternative Assignment: Write a letter to your mentor and tell them how they have helped shape your life, etc.
List 10 things you’d like to achieve in your lifetime. Write down only those that you honestly believe you can accomplish. Be thoughtful.
Where were you born?
Who are your parents and siblings?
Where have you attended school?
Who was your childhood hero?
What are your favorite foods?
Who were your best friends in elementary school?
What is one thing you know without a doubt…
What do you aspire to do?
What makes you special and different…
Tell me everything about you… (that is not a drastic secret, it doesn’t have to make sense…that’s free writing!)
Name:
Location/Continent:
Leader:
Population:
Name of People:
Race of People:
Religious Beliefs:
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What is the name of the country you are researching?
How do the people of the country dress?
Can women vote, work, lead, etc.?
What are the cultural differences between this country and the United
States of America?
What is protocol for meeting & greeting someone?
When someone arrives in this country what are some “survival” tips they need to know?
Introductions
Name
Community/church
Classes/Favorite Class
Activities
Quote/Favorite Color
Internet Research: Body Language
http://changingminds.org/techniques/body/body_languag e.htm
What did you learn that you support? What did you read that you don’t believe? Why?
What is body language?
What does your body say about you?
Write a brief story that includes three different forms of body language.
Example: And she rolled her eyes and snapped her neck; I just knew that she was upset!
Create a PowerPoint Presentation or Brochure for the college you would like to attend…
Name of School or College
Location/Address
Schools Motto/Slogan
Current President & Deans
Contact information: School’s
Address, Web Address, Telephone
Number, etc.
School Logo/Mascot or picture
Academics
Majors
Mission Statement
Campus Activities
Sports
Welcome from President
Pictures
Campus Calendar
Campus Organizations
At least one topic for each section.
2. Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations.
Time Management
Discrimination
The Body Language
Cat Walk
Conflict Resolution
Nonverbal Cues
Customer Service
Etiquette
The Lie Detector
Write down five “Yes or No” Questions about yourself.
Example: Have you ever ate a bug?
On a separate sheet of paper answer the questions.
Trade your questions with a person that you are not very familiar with; keep your answer sheet.
Ask your classmate the questions that they created for themselves. Write down their response and whether or not you believe them to be lying or truthing!
Compare your answers.
What are three signs that someone is lying? Write them down on your handout & turn in all papers.
3. Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications.
Current Events
Presentations
Flyers
Business Cards
Classifieds; Twitter
Telephone Etiquette
Blogs
Websites
Discussion Boards
Silent Discussion
Timed writing & current event
PowerPoint on “The History of…”
Internet Research the
History of technology.
Find a topic that really interest you; like the history of cell phones, phones, facebook, twitter, the computer, etc. As long as it is technology related!
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Title slide, subtitle the history of…, picture, name, class,& period
Intro slide with brief introduction of chosen topic
Details on topic from source 1
Details on topic from source 2
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Details on topic from source 3
Cite all Sources: 3 web Sources
& 3 picture sources (cite your sources on the slide that you use them on!)
Quiz on Topic (5 questions)
Hold a conversation with two of your classmates on a stated topic. No talking or laughing.
(3 minutes)
4. Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment.
Cover letter
Resume
Follow-up letter
Mock interviews
Complete an
Application
Compile an employment portfolio http://www.quintcareer
s.com/resume_strateg y_quiz.html
Each student must complete the following. Post all documents to website and turn in hard copies to teacher.
Resume (mjr)
Cover Letter (mjr)
to Mrs. Sartin, Business Education, McComb High School, 310 7 th
Street, McComb, MS 39648
10 Interview questions; answered and source documented from internet. (mnr)
Bring in Job Posting from the Internet or Newspaper (mnr)
Go to a local business get a job application, complete it, and turn it in to me. (mjr)
Professional Attire Day
Letter of Recommendation from an adult. Recommending you as student of the month. (+5xtra added to project grade)
5. Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations.
International Business Etiquette
An electronic portfolio is a collection of work that someone creates to showcase items that he/she has created.
In this case an electronic portfolio is a collection of five or more assignments that have been created since the beginning of the school year. Students may use typed, photographed, or computerized assignments from other classes.
Otherwise, students will take a snapshot of five different assignments. (Ctrl + print screen) and paste the assignments in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
Students must give a description/explanation of the assignment and if it is for a different teacher be sure to list the teacher’s name. Please change the background, Spell check, & Use Creative fonts.
On the Internet visit the following website to create a virtual model:
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On Wednesday dress for
“Professional Attire
Day” (xtra. Mjr.)