SPEECH COMMUNICATION
Mr. Scheef
October 29 - December 4
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
Tuesday
October 28
Speech Communication - Chapter Two “Verbal-Nonverbal Messages”
Student Responses: Chapter Two (2) Hour Exam
For Wednesday read: Chapter 17 “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
For Friday: Chpater 17 Annotations Due - EOC
Note:
Wednesday
October 29
Quotations were for the first nine weeks only.
Chapter Seventeen (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)
Note:
Our focus will be on the “Symposium Discussion Group”
Thursday
October 30
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.
Friday
October 31
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Review: Selecting a Topic
Wording a Discussion Question (Symposium)
Identifying Types of Discussion Questions
Student Responses:
Complete Activity One (1) page 454
Student Responses:
Turn in Chapter 17 Annotations
Note: For Tuesday complete the Chapter 17 Vocabulary on page 473.
Reminder: Use the same procedure as used for Chapter Two (2).
Monday
November 3
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Discussion: Questions of Fact, Policy, and Value
Student Responses: Discussion Formats - From Wednesday
For Tuesday: Chapter 17 Vocabulary Due
For Friday: Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam
Tuesday
November 4
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Student Responses: Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam
For Wednesday: Prepare a Discussion Question and a minimum of
Two (2) supporting elements for:
a.
Question of Fact
b.
Question of Value
c.
Question of Policy
Note: Follow the examples discussed on pages 456-457
Wednesday
November 5
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Student Responses: Questions of Fact, Value, and Policy
Thursday Focus: Roles in a Discussion
Participating in a Discussion
Thursday
November 6
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Discussion: Roles in a Discussion
Participating in a Discussion
Friday Focus: Managing Group Conflict
Reaching a Group Decision
Evaluating the Group
Friday: Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam
Friday
November 7
Chapter Seventeen (17) “Group Discussion-Problem Solving”
Student Responses:
Managing Group Conflict
Reaching a Group Decision
Evaluating the Group
Chapter 17 Vocabulary Exam
Announce Symposium Requirements and Groups
Monday
November 10
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 affects society?
Global Warming (fear or farce)
How has “No Child Left Behind” impacted American education?
Dieting in America (savior or fraud)
SYMPOSIUM REQUIREMENTS:
a.
b.
c.
e.
d.
Minimum time 30:00 minutes – Maximum 40:00
Symposiums not meeting minimum time can not earn an average grade.
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 (bar-line-pie)
a.
Minimum (one) each)
b.
Maximum (two each)
3.
Video - imovie (not to exceed (2:00)
a.
Each symposium member (1:00)
b.
Please introduce each video segment
Note: Please introduce video - movie
4.
Photographs: Minimum (1) - Maximum (2)
e.
Each symposium presenter may use a copy of their submitted
outline as reference….DO NOT READ TO YOUR AUDIENCE.
KNOW YOUR MATERIAL…
AVOID reading off the comoputer screen. Use the BIG screen
Establish GOOD eye contact with your audience.
f.
g.
h.
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
Speaking Positions/Research
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and Development
Research and Development
Charts, Diagrams, Photos
Audio - Visual Aids
Rehearsal Day One
Draw for Presentation Order
Rehearsal Day Two
November 11
November 13
November 14
November 17
November 18
November 19
November 20
November 21
November 24
November 25
Symposium One
Symposium Two
Symposium Three
Symposium Four
Symposium Five
December 1
December 2
December 3
December 4
December 5 (If needed)
MODERATOR DUTIES
BOC
November 26 (Except for Tescott)
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.
Speech Communication
Mr. Scheef
Symposium Groups
BHS PERIOD ONE (11)
1
Kelsey
Shea
Devin
2
Meagan
Whitney
Tyler
Lance
BHS PERIOD TWO (13)
1
2
Nick
Sarah
Dakota
Addy
Christie
Kyle
BHS PERIOD THREE (19)
1
2
Tanya
TJ
Liz
Nicelle
Chris
Paige K.
3
Alex
Jordan
Kate
Hailee
3
Rachel
Ian
Zach
Brent
3
Dustin
Austin
Ariana
Amy
4
Alex
Cody
Chelsie
4
Kacyi
Clay
Issac
Seth
5
Devin
Paige T
Lauren
Jake
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1
Sam
Chelcie
Jesse
Rachel
2
Kortnei
Donovan
Gage
3
Josh
Eric
Ethan
4
Autum
Dan M.
Seri
5
Gabby
Dixie
Rueben
6
Amber
Johnny
Wyatt
7
Bayleigh
Matt
Casey