Curriculum Mapping by Course
Central Lyon High School
Department: English
Course: Speech
Grade Level: 9-12
Month
Content
Skills
Assessment
August
or
December
Essentials of Communication
Sending and Receiving Messages
Using Communication
Identify and define the elements of
communication.
Identify how and why communication skills
are important.
Explain and develop the steps of the
communication process.
Analyze personal methods of
communication.
Participation in class discussion
Nonverbal messages activity
Messages worksheet
Personal communication journal
Chapter 1 study guide
September
or
January
Verbal & Nonverbal Messages
Verbal Language
Body Language
Improving Vocalization
Preparing for a Speech
Presenting a Speech
Item of Importance Speech
Explain the differences between verbal
and nonverbal language.
Understand verbal and nonverbal cues.
Analyze the characteristics of verbal
language and how they affect
communication.
Identify the key characteristics of
vocalization.
Understand how vocalization affects
meaning and delivery of words.
Correct articulation problems.
Select suitable speech topics.
Understand and write a thesis statement.
Explain the goals of an introduction and
conclusion.
Describe the four methods of delivering a
speech.
Outline a speech using transitions.
Participation in class discussion
Nonverbal messages activity
Word meaning activity
Denotation/Connotation worksheet
Chapter 2 study guide
Chapter 1-2 test—multiple choice/essay
Participation in class discussion
Articulation activity
Topic Bank
Speech organization activity
Study Guide
Ch. 3, 11, 13 Quiz—multiple choice/essay
Presentation of speech
