Objective(s):

• The student will study how to build speaking confidence
• The student will be tested on confidence
• The student will present a children’s book to build storytelling skills and to work on vocal skills.

TEKS:  130.99: 1D;  10C: ii; 10E: viii, ix 

• Monday: Present info on the “10 Planks of Confidence”
• Tuesday: Chapter 2 worksheet on “Confidence.”
• Wednesday: Take the “Confidence” test
• Thursday: Begin “Storytelling” presentations
• Friday: Continue “Storytelling” presentations

Objective(s):

• The student will study the communication process
• The student will make a short presentation based on an interview
• The student will make a short informative presentation

TEKS:  130.99: 1B; 4B, 4C, 4J, 4K 

• Monday: Begin study of the communication process/assign interviews with parents/teachers/family members about the importance of good communication skills at the business where they work.
• Tuesday: Present interview findings/Assign quiz on the communication process
• Wednesday: Take the communication process quiz
• Thursday: Begin study of confidence and how to use it when speaking in front of others. Assign speeches for Friday.
• Friday: 1-2 minute presentation on “The top three things on your bucket list.”

Objective(s):

• The student will cover class rules
• The students will interview a partner and then introduce one another to the class

TEKS:  130.99: 2 B, D, E

• Monday:  Student Holiday
• Tuesday:  Student Holiday
• Wednesday: Class rules and begin preparing for “Introduction” speeches (Directions posted on Google Classroom)
• Thursday: Present “Introduction” speeches to the class
• Friday: Conclude “Introduction” speeches