Unit+Plans

=Unit 1: Persuasive Communication= Students will explore persuasion through reading, writing, and speaking. By exploring persuasive writing, students will develop an understanding of how authors craft their argument with interesting openings and persuasive strategies. After applying basic principles of persuasion through a debate, students will begin to explore problem-solution relationships and see how persuasion may be used to convince others to adopt a solution to a particular problem through the presentation of a proposal.

=Unit 2: Expository Communication= While focusing on a specific career, students will learn about professionalism as they prepare a portfolio of the documents required when applying for that career. Students will craft a resume and letter of intent that reflect the skills necessary for the chosen career. They will participate in a mock interview for their career, as well as interview a classmate for that person’s career. Finally, students will polish their work to have a portfolio of career documents.

=Unit 3: Technology & Communication= Technology has made communication increasingly more public. Students learn about the impact of the unintended audience and analyze how different types of technology and technological issues impact their communication.

=Unit 4: Research & Synthesis= As their final unit, students will use the expository and persuasive reading and writing skills learned, as well as explore using technology as an effective means for communicating. During this unit, students will develop researching skills, including identifying appropriate sources, using a proper format to site sources, and incorporating research into writing and speech. After presenting a persuasive/research project, students will develop a communication plan, using technology-based communication to their benefit.