This week's class is jam-packed. I will try very hard not to go past 4:00, but please know that we might. I apologize if I go over our agreed-upon time, but we HAVE to accomplish all of the agenda. Thank you for understanding.

TO PREPARE FOR OUR CLASS THIS WEEK, DO THE FOLLOWING:


1. SKIM: Teacher's Handbook: Chapters 8 ("Developing Oral and Written Interpersonal Communication") and 9 ("Developing Oral and Written Presentational Communication").

2. CHECKING FOR UNDERSTANDING ACTIVITY: Interpersonal and Presentational Communication
  • View the following video: http://tinyurl.com/n8ta4q2 (Approximate length: 27 minutes)
  • As you watch the video, take notes (type them up) on Dr. Fu's instructional strategies, particularly how she organizes the group activities for her multilevel class and integrates culture into each activity. Write down what you find interesting, surprising, or especially important about the teaching and learning in this lesson.

ASSIGNMENTS DUE THIS WEEK:


Checking for Understanding Activity: Interpersonal and Presentational Communication

MATERIALS TO BRING TO CLASS THIS WEEK:


1. Your course textbook.
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2. Notes:


THIS WEEK'S CLASS AGENDA:


Oral and Written Interpersonal Communication
Interactive Speaking
Oral and Written Presentational Communication
Written Communication in Three Modes
Meaningful Writing
Evaluating Written Samples: Rubrics