Thursday, Jan. 14

We tend to forget that happiness doesn't come as a result of getting something we don't have, but rather of recognizing and appreciating what we do have~ Fredrick Koeing

1. Opportunity to recognize a blessing in our life:

a. Think of someone who has made your life better. Write them a paragraph.
b. Reflect about something that's tangible that you are thankful for & why it's a blessing to you. (something you can see)
c. Reflect about something intangible that you are thankful for and why it's a blessing to you.

2. Kate Mcrae

3. Communication Quiz

4. Wellness Planner Log Sheet or Rubberband activity.

*Vocab. quiz on Friday
**Stars due TUESDAY, Jan. 19th
***Songs due Friday, Jan. 22nd

Wednesday, January 13

1. Communication Quiz (Your style)
2. It's not what you say, it's how you say it~ TONE
3. Situations and irreversible messages
4. Chapter 2
5. Chapter 2- Intrapersonal Assignment. STAR

Intrapersonal- how you see YOURSELF.

Your star will include: Picture in the middle of star.
*Due Tuesday, Jan. 19th

1. Goal
2. Quote or motto you live by
3. Positive characteristic of self
4. One characteristic that needs improvement
5. Most important person in your life.

Monday, January 11th

Chapter 1!

1. Notes over verbal, nonverbal communication, and mass media.
2. Chapter 1 notes. Vocab. quiz on Friday. See words below.
3. Communication Collage. Cut out 3 examples of nonverbal communication, verbal communication, and mass media. Label each example on construction paper. Leave as little blank space to create the "collage" effect.

Quiz words:
1. Appropriateness
2. Conflict
3. Context
4. Culture Shock
5. Norm
6. Organizational Culture
7. Relationship Skill
8. Role
9. Standard
10. Task Skills


Happy Monday!

My PRETTY classes!

Meet my Beautiful Students!

1st period!


Silly 1st period!


2nd period!


Silly 2nd period!


3rd period!


5th period!


7th period!

Friday, January 8

1. Picture/ Calling Names
2. Presentation Etiquette


Appt. Interview Presentations!

2nd Semester

Welcome to Communication Applications/Speech!
Mrs. Butler's Class!

A. Take attendance:
B. Answer the following questions on notecard.

1. Your Name
2. Parents name
3. Parents e-mail/ Phone number
4. Are you in extracurricular activities? If so, what?
5. Coach or Sponsor
6. Anything you want me to be aware of?

Supplies: Spiral, and notecards. Class Procedures. Class Blog Website (leave a comment & receive a free 100! Post by Monday.) About me.....

C. With the possiblity of the state not requiring Speech for all students to graduate, what are your thoughts? Is there a necessity to have a Comm. App class? What are your thoughts going in to this class? What do you think we will cover this semester? Are there any topics that you're hoping to talk about?


D. Nonverbal Communication and seating.

E. About Me!

F. Appt. Clock

G. Interview 3:00 appt.

Persuasive Paper Outline

Introduction:
a. Attention Getter
b. Topic chosen
c. State whether you're FOR or AGAINST your topic
d. Thesis (sums up your paper. Lets your readers know what your paper is about.)

Body:
a. 2 sources and information supporting your opinion on topic. Must have 2 sources to back up your opinion. State sources

Conclusion:
a. Touch on attention getter
b. Mention topic and your stance (For or Against)
c. Memorable ending