Syllabus for Advanced Communications I
Contact Information
Instructor: Elizabeth Hatfield
Room: 135
Phone #: (815) 844-6113
Email:
Daily Office Hours: 7:45-7:55 3:10-3:30 and by appointment
Course Overview
Advanced Communications covers a variety of writing skills and various ways to communicate. It also serves as a foundation for the reading and writing required in high school course work. In order to increase reading proficiency, each student will be required to read a novel of choice every day in class followed by a written reflection on what was read. In addition to the practice, it is hoped that this will lead to more reading outside of school and cultivate life-long readers.
This is a participation-based class. You will succeed in this class by being an active participant and an active learner. My job is to guide you towards understanding and to assist you in building, improving and strengthening your skills in reading, writing, research, speaking and other such skills related to the subject of English and communication. My hope is that you will enjoy this class and the material that we will discuss. However, regardless of your enjoyment, the skills you will learn and practice in this class will benefit you in all your classes and beyond. Be prepared to work! Again, as stressed in the beginning of the year and in the “classroom rules” worksheet, late work is not accepted unless excused.
Lack of preparation on your part, does not equal an emergency on my part.
Text and Materials:
A Novel (for silent reading)
At least a 2g flash drive
Creative juices
Positive attitude
Course Schedule (subject to change)
Unit I: Music Unit
- Musical study
-Video Presentations
-Analysis of lyrics and video
-Reflection/Evaluation Sheet
Unit II: Writing Unit
-Resume
-Cover Letter
-College Essay
-Reflection/Evaluation Sheet
Unit III: Newsletter Unit
-Create Newsletter
-Include Community Business’s
-School News
-Reflection/Evaluation Sheet
Unit IV: Photography Unit
-Portfolio of pictures taken
-Presentation of portfolio
-Reflection/Evaluation Sheet
-Vocabulary sheet
Unit VI: Video Unit
-Vocabulary and equipment worksheet
-Marketing Video
-Public Service Announcement
-Reflection/Evaluation Sheet
Unit V: Sign Language Unit
-Alphabet
- Vocabulary
- No voice policy
Review
Notes and vocabulary sheets should be retained for use as final exam study guide. Class time will be spent on overall review of all material from the semester. Practice questions will be given.
*This syllabus is subject to changes/revisions.
Grading Scale:
100-92=A 91-83=B 82-74=C 73-65=D 64-0=F