Comprehensive First Quarter Course Outline and Communication Study Guide

Inclusive Course Schedule and Weekly Overview

  • Week 1 Schedule

    • Dates: June 08-09, 2028 and June 10-11, 2026.
    • Activities: Session Schols Breves Course Overview; Pre-Assessment; CTKY.

  • Week 2 Schedule

    • Dates: June 15-18, 2026.
    • Holiday: June 17, 2026—Amun Jadid Holiday.
    • Activities: Covered under Unit 1 Fundamentals of Effective Communication.

  • Week 3 Schedule

    • Dates: June 22-23, 2028 and June 24-25, 2026.
    • Activities: Continuation of Unit 1 and transition to Unit 2.

  • Week 4 Schedule

    • Dates: June 29-30, 2026 and July 1-2, 2026.
    • Activities: Coverage of Unit 2 Communicative Styles, 70s of Communication, and Verbal Strategies.

  • Week 5 Schedule

    • Dates: July 6-7, 2026 and July 8-9, 2026.
    • Activities: Quiz 1 covering Unit 1 and Unit 2; Initiation of Performance Task 3.

  • Week 6 Schedule

    • Dates: July 13-14, 2026 and July 15-16, 2026.
    • Activities: Dedicated to Performance Task 1 preparation and final execution.

  • Week 7 Schedule

    • Dates: July 20-21, 2026, July 22-23, 2026, and July 24, 2026.
    • Activities: Coverage of Unit 3 Writing Processes and Correspondence; completion of Performance Task 2.
    • Final Meeting: July 25, 2026—1st Quarter Parent Teacher Conference (PTC).

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Effective Communication

  • Lesson 1: Foundational Concepts

    • Deltation of Communication: Introduction to the core definitions and the primary elements of the communication act.
    • Communication Process & Model: Exploration of how communication flows between parties and the various structural models that represent this exchange.
    • Content and Intent: Distinguishing between the literal information presented (content) and the underlying goal or purpose (intent) of the speaker or writer.
    • Language and Tone: Understanding how choice of words and the emotional quality of the voice or writing impacts the delivery of a message.
    • Functions of Communication: Examining the various purposes communication serves in social and professional contexts.

  • Practical Exercises for Unit 1

    • Session 2 Guided Practice: Content and Intent focus.
    • Independent Practice: Speech Evaluation Matrix, scheduled during Week 3.

Unit 2: Personal and Interpersonal Communication

  • Lesson 1: Speech Context

    • Focuses on the settings and environments that influence how communication occurs.

  • Lesson 2: Communicative Styles and Principles

    • Communicative Styles: Study of the different ways individuals interact depending on the social distance or context of the situation.
    • The 70s of Communication: Core principles used to ensure effectiveness and clarity in communication.

  • Lesson 3: Communication Strategies

    • Verbal Strategies: Specific methods and techniques used to employ spoken word effectively in various scenarios.

  • Practical Exercises for Unit 2

    • Guided Practice: "Spanglish Flor is Hired."
    • Independent Practice: Situational Roleplay.
    • Assessment: Quiz 1, which serves as a summative assessment for both Unit 1 and Unit 2.

Unit 3: Effective Written and Spoken Communication

  • Lesson 1: The Writing Process

    • Phase 1: Pre-writing: Initial preparation involving brainstorming and conceptualization.
    • Phase 2: During Writing: The actual drafting phase where the structure of the message is formed.
    • Phase 3: Pec Wing: A specialized stage in the writing cycle (Post-writing).
    • Techniques: Brainstorming techniques to generate ideas for written or spoken tasks.
    • Mind Mapping Activity: "Mapping our Mind," a collaborative project activity established as guided practice.

  • Lesson 2: Writing Correspondence

    • Specialization: Writing an Email.
    • Independent Practice: "Writing for a Purpose: Email Writing."
    • Execution Workflow and Timing:
      • Drafting Phase: 1 hour1\text{ hour}.
      • Pre-Evaluation Phase: 30 minutes30\text{ minutes}.
      • Revision Phase: 45 minutes45\text{ minutes}.
      • Final Email-writing Phase: 45 minutes45\text{ minutes}.

Course Performance Tasks

  • Performance Task 1

    • Session 1: Practice and preparation phase for the task.
    • Session 2: Final Day of Performance.

  • Performance Task 2: Diversity Enrichment

    • Title: Diversity Enrichment: Realism Crescendo.
    • Scheduling: Occurs during the final instructional days of July 2026.

  • Performance Task 3: CommQuest

    • Title: CommQuest: Styles and Strategies in Action.
    • Focus: Practical application of communicative styles and strategies learned during Unit 2.