Professional Communications

Assignments - Spring 2017

If you have a question or need to turn in your assignment electronically, you may email Mr. Dickson at cdickson@shermanisd.net

Week 1 (Jan. 3, 2017 - Jan. 6, 2017)

Signed Syllabus
Journal Entries (1.2, 1.3, 1.4 & 1.5)
Hemispheric Dominance Inventory
 Hemisphericity Powerpoint
Hemisphericity Flyer Assignment ​
Communication Choices (Worksheet)

Week 2 (Jan. 9, 2017 - Jan. 13, 2017)

Journal Entries (2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 & 2.5)
Hemisphericity Flyer Assignment
Hemisphericity Flyer (Rubric)
Communication Choices (PowerPoint)
Communication Choices (Notes)(Key)
Power of Choice (PowerPoint)
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Notes)(Key)
Organization Communication (Notes)(Key)

Week 3 (Jan. 17, 2017 - Jan. 20, 2017)

Jan. 16, 2016 - (No School/Holiday)
Journal Entries (3.2, 3.3, 3.4 &3.5)
100 Adjectives Assignment​
Me in Two Words (Questionnaire)

Week 4 (Jan. 23, 2017 - Jan. 27, 2017)

Journal Entries (4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 & 4.5)
​Children's Book (Assignment)
Communication History (PowerPoint)
Communication History (Vocabulary Notes)
Communication History Flyer/Poster (Rubric)

Speech Project Introduction - 2 Speeches to be given week of Feb 13-17.

Me in Two Words (PowerPoint)
Me in Two Words PowerPoint Presentation (Example)
Me in Two Words Presentation (Rubric)
All About Me Lecture (PowerPoint)
All About Me (Presentation Handout)
All About Me Assignment (Template)
All About Me Presentation (Rubric)
All About Me Speeches (Rubric)

Week 5 (Jan. 30, 2017 - Feb. 3, 2017)

Journal Entries (5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5)
Safety and Ethical Communication (PowerPoint)
Copyright and Fair Use 1 - Review website
Royalty Free Images / Public Domain - Review website
Harassment Law - Texas Penal Code - Review Website
Copyright and Fair Use 2 - (Use Website for Case Research Below)
Case Research 1
Case Research 2
Case Research 3
Case Research 4
Stomp Out Bullying Website
Stomp Out Bullying Brochure (Rubric )
Brochure Template - (Word )(Google Doc)

Week 6 (Feb. 6, 2017 - Feb. 10, 2017)

Journal Entries (6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4 & 6.5)
Stomp Out Bullying Website
Stomp Out Bullying Brochure (Rubric )
Brochure Template - (Word )(Google Doc)
Me in Two Words (PowerPoint)
Me in Two Words PowerPoint Presentation (Example)
Me in Two Words Presentation (Rubric)
All About Me Lecture (PowerPoint)
All About Me (Presentation Handout)
All About Me Assignment (Template)
All About Me Presentation (Rubric)
All About Me Speeches (Rubric)

Week 7 (Feb. 13, 2017 - Feb. 17, 2017)

Journal Entries (None due this week)
Speech Presentations
Famous Historical Analysis (Speeches 1 & 2)
Famous Historical Analysis (Speeches 3 & 4)

Week 8 (Feb. 20, 2017 - Feb. 24, 2017)

Journal Entries (None due this week)
Speech Presentations
​Unit 1-3 Test Review (Worksheet)(Key)
Unit 1-3 Test

Week 9 (Feb. 27, 2017 - Mar. 3, 2017)

Journal Entries (None due this week)
Professionalism & Leadership (PowerPoint)
Leadership (Vocabulary Notes)
What Is Leadership (Writing Assignment)(Rubric)
Professionalism in the Workplace (PowerPoint)
Professionalism (Notes)(Key)
Professionalism (Observation Report)
Professionalism (Rubric)

Week 10 (Mar. 6, 2017 - Mar. 10, 2017)

Journal Entries (None due this week)
Promote Me (PowerPoint)
Business Stationary and Logo (Handout)
Planning and Responsibility (PowerPoint)
Life After High School (Handout)
Be Responsible (Handout)

Week 11 (Mar. 11, 2017 - Mar. 20, 2017)

Spring Break

Week 12 (Mar. 21, 2017 - Mar. 24, 2017)

Communication Strategies
Advertising, Marketing, Propaganda Techniques (PowerPoint)
Key Terms (Handout)

Final Spring Interviews & Projects

Employ Me (PowerPoint)
Edit a Cover Letter
Complete a Job Application
Potential Interview (Questions)
Interview Dos and Don't (Video)
5 TED Talks to Watch Before Your Next Interview
Mock Interview Scoring Rubric

Final Business Project / Presentation Document (Group Project)
Quick Peer / Group Evaluation Form



, & Propaganda Techniques