SPEECH SEPT.

927 Unit I: Speech Communication Theory: Nonverbal Communication

Monday, September 9, 2013 OBJECTIVE: 1) I will explain the process of voice production including the body parts involved, and explain how one can use voice, pitch, and rate to improve speaking quality. 2) I will define nonverbal communication and BR: Study Notes for Voice Quiz 1. Voice Quiz 2. Small-group discussion: Why do actions speak louder than words? Why is the study of nonverbal communication important in society today? 3. Non-verbal Communication Video: 10:16 Assign: 1. Nonverbal observation experiment (25) Tuesday, September 10, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will explain how the same gesture can have different meanings in different cultures. BR: Report out on observations 1. Nonverbal Communication Notes/ power point 2. Seinfield clip Assign: 1. Read Multicultural Messages 2. Begin filling in Study Guide, due 9/17 Wednesday, September 11, 2013 Workday to read assignment. Thursday, September 12, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will explain how the same gesture can have different meanings in different cultures. BR: Read assignment handout 1. View video clips: a. Cultural Gaffes Beyond Your Borders/ Peace Corps8:15 b. Cultural Gaffes at Home and Abroad / Peace Corps10:45 Assign: 1. Travel BrochureCultural Nonverbal Communication Assignmentbegin research to decide culture for project 2. Read handout II: Messages with Two Meanings

Friday, September 13, 2013 OBJECTIVE: 1) I will explain how body language is used to reinforce your verbal message. 2) I will describe nonverbal communication used for deception. BR: Pair-off activity 1. Sign up for culture to research. 2. Mini-lesson: Creating a Works Cited page 3. View: Understanding Body Language: 25:46 4. Continue working on reading study packet Assign: 1. Research culture to find information for brochure. 2. Continue working on reading study packet. Monday, September 16, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will analyze nonverbal messages in conversations to improve interpersonal communication skills. BR: Decide with a partner attributes of a good conversationalist. 1. Discuss attributes 2. View: NBC clip: 5:45 3. Read Nonverbal Messages in Conversation 4. Complete study guide Assign: 1. Finish all reading and study guide 2. Continue researching and creating travel brochure Tuesday, September 17, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will define non-communication speech terms, determine truth or fiction about nonverbal communication theory, and compose response to important nonverbal concepts. BR: 1. Collect study guide for evaluation 2. Read together Sound of Silence to review nonverbal communication. 3. Complete Group Discussion/Review Assign: 1. Complete reading if not done in class. 2. Continue researching and creating travel brochure

Wednesday, September 18, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will review nonverbal communication theory using the Hall article Sound of Silence BR: 1. Group Discussion/Review. . .Sound of Silence activity 2. Work on travel brochure project Assign: 1. Work on travel brochure project Thursday, September 19, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will identify nonverbal behaviors found in media and explain how nonverbal communication consultants interpret body language. BR: 1. View Secrets of Body Language Assign: 1. Work on travel brochure project Friday, September 20, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will identify nonverbal behaviors found in media and explain how nonverbal communication consultants interpret body language. BR: 1. Continue viewing Secrets of Body Language Assign: 1. Work on travel brochure project 2. Review for nonverbal quiz using study guides, notes, and readings Monday, September 23, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will create an informational brochure to explain nonverbal mores of selected culture. BR: Review notes with partner for quiz 1. Nonverbal quiz 2. Project workshop Assign: 1. Prepare travel brochure and works cited for editing and proofreading.

Tuesday, September 24, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will edit and proofread peers travel brochure and works cited page. BR: 1. Edit and proofread travel brochures of peers 2. Make necessary revisions 3. Prepare presentation of brochure talk Assign: 1. Revise, edit, and proofread brochure 2. Practice presentation of brochure Wednesday, September 25, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will present nonverbal project to peers. BR: Prepare for presentation 1. Brochure presentations 2. Self-evaluation 3. Peer evaluation Assign: 1. Begin review for Communication Theory Unit Exam 2. Complete review guide Thursday, September 26, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will review notes, handouts, readings, and projects to prepare for CT Exam BR: Select sides for Jeopardy Quiz Review 1. Jeopardy Review Game Assign: 1. Study for exam Friday, September 27, 2013 OBJECTIVE: I will diagram communication theory, listening, and voice production models, match communication theory terms to their definitions, and respond to short-answer questions to demonstrate my understanding of communication theory. 1. Communication Unit 1 Exam Assign: 1. Consider topics for demonstration speech which requires using an object as a visual aid.