SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Mr. Scheef
November 19 - December 21
Chapter Seventeen (17) Group Discussion - Problem Solving
Learning Goals and Objectives:
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Students will be able to define group discussion, problem solving.
Students will plan, research and present a symposium discussion.
Students will carry out the roles of leader, speaker and participant in a symposium setting.
Students will be able to solve problems using the problem solving procedure.
Students will be able to evaluate a discussion
Wednesday
November 18
Speech Communication - Chapter Four (4) “Listening”
Student Responses: Hour Exam
For Thursday read: Chapter 17
Thursday
November 19
Speech Communication - Chapter 17 “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Introduce: Goals and Objectives of Chapter 17
a.
What is Group Discussion?
b.
Planning a Group Discussion
c.
Group Discussion Formats (KNOW for Monday)
d.
Private Discussion Formats (KNOW for Monday)
For Monday: Chapter 17 Annotations Due - BOC
Note:
Friday
November 20
Our focus will be on the “Symposium Discussion Group”
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Review: Chapter 17 What is Group Discussion?
Discussion:
Selecting a Topic
Wording a Discussion Question (Symposium)
Identifying Types of Discussion Questions
For Friday complete: Activity One (1) page 454.
Note:
a.
b.
c.
For Tuesday (THS), Wednesday (BHS) prepare a crossword
puzzle using all the vocabulary words located on page 473.
Prepare an answer key for each puzzle.
Computer generated or black/blue ink
Be sure all crossword puzzles are DIFFERENT - Due EOC
Monday
November 23
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Review: Selecting a Topic
Wording a Discussion Question (Symposium)
Identifying Types of Discussion Questions
Student Responses:
Turn in Chapter 17 Annotations
Tuesday
November 24
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Discussion: Questions of Fact, Policy, and Value
Student Responses: Discussion Formats - From Wednesday
For Tuesday (THS) Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles Due - BOC
For Wednesday: BHS Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles Due - BOC
Wednesday
November 25
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Student Responses: BHS Vocabulary Crossword Puzzles Due - BOC
THANKSGIVING
Thursday
November 26-27
Monday
November 30
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Review: Questions of: Fact, Policy, and Value
Note: Follow the examples discussed on pages 456-457
Note: Friday Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam - NO NOTES
Tuesday
December 1
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Introduce Symposium Groups and Assignment (see definition page 451)
Symposium:
A public discussion in which an audience is presented
with a series of short speeches over a specific topic.
Members of a symposium are responsible for presenting
specific information that relates to a general premise.
Visual aids are used to enhance the over effectiveness
of the symposium. Following a symposium there can be
an opportunity for questions and answers from the audience.
Topics:
Public Education versus Home Schooling.
How has technology positively and negatively affected society?
Global Warming (fear or farce)
How has “No Child Left Behind” impacted American education?
Dieting in America (savior or fraud)
Since September 11, 2001 “Are We Safer”
Internet - the death of the newpsper
Does television have a negative influence on society/juvenile crime
Rehabilitation: Does prision work?
Sports in America are over emphasized
America’s Alternative Energy Options
Nationalized Health Insurance (yes or no)
SYMPOSIUM REQUIREMENTS:
a.
b.
c.
e.
d.
e.
f.
Minimum time 30:00 minutes – Maximum 40:00
Symposiums not meeting minimum time can not earn an average grade of (C).
All symposium members have equal participation
Minimum of five (5) stated source documentations
Visual Aids Requirements for each Speaker
1.
Powerpoint (minimum one each) - (maximum two each)
a.
No more than 5 bullets per slide (does not include header)
b.
No more than 5 words per bullets
2.
Graphs - Charts
a.
Minimum (four-4)
b.
Maximum (six-6)
3.
Video - imovie
a.
Each symposium member (1:00)…not to exceed 1:15
b.
Please introduce each video segment
Note: Please introduce video - movie
4.
Photographs: Minimum (1) - Maximum (3)
Each symposium presenter may use a copy of their submitted
outline as reference….DO NOT READ TO YOUR AUDIENCE.
KNOW YOUR MATERIAL…
g.
h.
AVOID reading off the computer screen. Use the BIG screen
Establish GOOD eye contact with your audience.
SYMPOSIUM POSITIONS:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Moderator - Is also one of the speakers
Speaker One - Goal and Objective One
Speaker Two - Goal and Objective Two
Speaker Three - Goal and Objective Three
Speaker Four - Goal and Objective Four (if in a group of four)
SYMPOSIUM ASSIGNMENT DUE DATES:
Topic
Goals/Objectives/Research
Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam
Speaking Positions/Research
Charts, Diagrams, Photos
Audiovisual
Symposium Outline
December 3
December 4
December 4
December 7
December 9
December 9
December 10
BOC
EOC
BOC
EOC
BOC
BOC
EOC
Rehearsal Day One
December 11
EOC
Symposium One
Symposium Two
Symposium Three
Symposium Four
Symposium Five
Symposium Six
December 14
December 15
December 16
December 17
December 18
December 21 (if needed)
NO NOTES
MODERATOR DUTIES
a.
State the topic (powerpoint)
b.
State the goals and objectives of the discussion topic (powerpoint)
1.
Each symposium will be required to discuss four (4) goals and objectives
2.
Each member of the group is responsible for analyzing, researching, discussing
one stated goal.
c.
Introduce each symposium member and present a brief overview of what each
member is responsible for. Have them stand during this introduction.
d.
Each moderator is also responsible for presenting a symposium element…they are
not JUST the moderator.
e.
Provide a scope and sequence…”a program”
1.
Be creative
2.
Provide one program per audience member
f.
Each symposium member will present their material when introduced. Be sure to
“thank” the moderator for introducing you. They will stand during this phase.
1.
Topic Outline Required for Each Indvidual Segment
2.
Works Cited Page is Required (outline and final powerpoint slide)
3.
Restate your name and your position within the group
4.
After each symposium member has concluded their presentation the moderator
will thank them for their contributions, and introduce the next presenter.
5.
At the conclusion of the final presentation the moderator will ask each presenter t
summarize their discussion points. They will stand at the podium for this.
6.
Following the summations, the moderator will conclude by demonstrating to the
audience how the stated goals and objectives of the symposium were met.
7.
The moderator will open the discussion up for questions from the audience.
8.
Following the QA the moderator will make their closing remarks.