For Class: August 31st/ September 1st.

In class- Block Day
1. Review and take notes on the Writing to an Academic Audience link... found under "writing links".
2. Open a Google Doc., then pick four of your classes that you are enrolled currently.
    a. Imagine you have been assigned a 3 page paper on a subject that you are currently studying in each class.
    b. You are going to do a thorough analysis of what you think EACH teacher/audience will or will not want in the written communication from you..  This can be a list/bullet points.
    c. To consider when doing this analysis: The information found above (academic audience link) + questions to consider that I gave you  + your experience so far in that class + explicit references from the teacher + implied directions from the teacher
    d. Make sure that you consider the "stuff" you want back from the written communication, so you can make sure that you have a realistic expectation of what your communication needs to achieve.

EXAMPLE:
Characteristics you may mention:
Precise attention to grammar and mechanics.
Following citation guide to the letter.
Sources need to be strong and reputable.
Needs knowledge info... does not want knowledge level info..

QUIZ ON FRIDAY- It will cover 6 Cs, Cornell notes, annotating a text, Art of Communication, types of communication, skills associated with each type of communication, class mantras, Step 1 of writing. 

Due: Wednesday/Thursday, August 31st/Sept.1

In your notes you will need to examine the following audience scenarios and identify:
1. What they want.
2. What they need.
3. No mentions.
4. "Other"- Other pertinent aspects that may need to be mentioned.

Your audience and scenarios:
1. Police- Caught speeding
2. Younger sibling/cousin/person- Scared of the dark
3. Teacher- Received a lower grade/ need help for grade/ "unfair' grading
4. Parent- Increase curfew on weekend.

Again, bullet point in your notes.

Class today: August 29th

You have been introduced to our 3rd type of communication- Writing
The first of 8 Steps of Writing is: Writing to an Audience. We have discussed initial questions to propose when examining a specific audience. To be more proficient at this absolutely critical step, please review and take notes over the following link. You will get to know different types of audiences by what they are wanting to learn from your method of communication.

Considering Your Audience!

Your homework will be the following:

 Imagine you had a slight car accident. You need to tell the short story of this accident to three different audiences- your parents, your best friend, and your insurance company. Consider the following questions when assessing your audience:
 - what does the audience need to know?
 - what does the audience want to know?
 -  what order will the information need to be organized?
-  what tone will best serve your message to this audience?
- what do you need to show your audience that you know?
- what do you want your audience to know and think about you?

Class today: August 26th

So far we have spoken about SUCCESS... BRILLIANCE... PURPOSE OF COMMUNICATION ... SKILLS OF VERBAL AND NON VERBAL COMMUNICATION... LISTENING... CONVERSATION .

Today in class you will be thinking about all of these components when responding to the prompt, "How does my communication work FOR or AGAINST me? Both? How? In this reflection, I would like you to reference our conversations/learning of EACH of the components above. Make reference to the skills of communication.. the video... the readings.. your notes/class conversations... your assignments.

Requirements:
1. MLA Heading
2. Specific reference for each of the bold terms/topics above.
3. Tie the references to how you have seen your communication work for or against you.
4. End with a discussion for your goal for communication in this class this year.
5. Pay attention to your spelling/mechanics. Look at your word document. Is it presenting any warnings of errors?
6.  Thoughtful response. Demonstrate critical thinking.
7. Submit to Google Classroom by beginning of class on Monday.

Class today: August 24th

1. Take notes on the following Non Verbal Communication Skills

2. When you have the following skills in your notes, put 2 charts in your notes. 1 for school. 1 for home. Go through the verbal and non-verbal skills you have in your notes and jot down some examples of what these type of good communication skills would look like. 

3. We will end with watching the following two videos- take notes on the key points, instructions, findings, conclusions.

5 Ways to Listen Better

10 Ways to Have Better Conversations

Class today: August 23rd

1. Read the following article: Pulling the Plug on Comments

2. As you are reading, think about the following question, What does this article teach me about communication? 

3. Take notes on your findings. Jot down specific examples as you read WITH your conclusions or thoughts.

August 17th- The first day of school!

Welcome to a spectacular year in English 10!

Reminders:

1. Building off of our conversation in class on the first day over the Becoming Brilliant transcript, your homework for Thursday is the 3 question handout that you received in class. We will be discussing your questions in class on Thursday.

2. Remember to read through the online syllabus (found under important links on the right). Write down some questions, if you have any. We will discuss the syllabus on Friday.

3. Sign the syllabus agreement sheet and have your parents read through the syllabus and sign, as well. Please have this done by Friday.

Welcome to Cole's English 10!

I am thrilled to have you be a part of my English 10 class this year! This will be a challenging and fun year! I am all in. I expect the same from my students! No matter what your experiences have been with reading... writing... school... know we all begin at different points! It is my job and pleasure to have all my students end near the same place in May!

This blog needs to be one of your best friends. I will post assignments... due dates... helpful websites... handouts... ALL HERE. Often you will hear me say, have you checked the blog. Most likely you can problem solve... stay organized... be successful if you check this site DAILY.

Therefore, your very first assignment for this school year is to REPLY to this post. Sign in with your school Google account.
This response must be posted by the end of the day (11:59 PM) on August 17th. Realize that I do not accept late work and posts are time-stamped.
In your post I would like you to reply to the following prompts:

1. First name and last initial
2. What superhero do you most identify with and why?
3. What is your favorite part of an English class?
4. What is your favorite aspect of your personality?
5. Change is _______  (fill in the blank).

With your responses, you need to keep in mind your audience (me). I would like for you to stay positive and thoughtful. This is your first building block for this course. Make it sturdy.