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Course Objectives: This course is designed to enhance your
communication skills in several areas: intrapersonal, interpersonal,
small group and public. Grading Procedures: You
will pass this class! It’s fail proof, with two exceptions:
being absent and not doing the work! I call this “failure by default!”
Be here, follow all school and classroom rules and guidelines, and do the
required work on time and you cannot help but do well. Because this
class relies heavily on participation, it is important for you to be in
class and on time. Assigned work must be turned in/presented on the
due date. NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Grades are based on the following:
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Class Participation is based
on staying on task, participating in group discussions, your classroom
behavior, and your attitude. |
| You must have a
bound notebook for
your journal. You will have topics or prompts to respond to most
days at the beginning of class. You will have ten minutes to
write and must have a
minimum of five sentences
in order to receive credit for your entry. At other
times, you will be given a worksheet or written assignment to be
worked on as soon as you enter the classroom. |
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Individual Projects
and Presentations |
30% |
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be assigned various in-class projects and presentations. |
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Group Projects/Presentations |
25% |
| From time to time you will
be assigned group projects and presentations. |
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Quizzes, Tests, and Papers |
20% |
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There is no extra credit in this class, you
may only earn points by completing and turning in assignments given,
or by giving your speech/presentation when it is assigned. |
Make up work:
Remember that all make-up work is your responsibility. The student
handbook rules apply. Make sure you find out what you missed - without
interrupting class or delaying its beginning.
Passes:
You will be allowed two passes per nine week marking period. They may
be used for the bathroom or your locker. I do not give passes to the
library, office, counselor.... Plan your time accordingly!
Classroom Rules:
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RESPECT yourselves, me, and each other, as well as all
guests in our classroom.
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Come to class with a good ATTITUDE!
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Come to class prepared everyday.
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