BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONSD. Sartin W.Spring 2011
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Business Communications MS Business & Technology Framework
1. Develop a working knowledge of the foundations of oral and written communications, reading, and listening skills.
2. Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations.
3. Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications.
4. Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment.
5. Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations.
Writing Skills Objectives (MHS ELECTIVES)
A. The student will be able to use prewriting and revising techniques to produce a polished piece of writing that meets the standards of the discipline.
B. The student will be able to use writing to make personal connections with course materials, develop critical thinking skills, and enrich the learning process.
C. The student will be able to write Standard American English. D. The student will be able to communicate effectively in response
to the demands of a specific audience. E. The student will be able to use various forms of writing within the
discipline.
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1. Develop a working knowledge of the foundations of oral and written communications, reading, and listening skills. Oral
Communications 2 Speeches
Written Communications
Business Letter Comic Strip
Reading Communications
Children Stories Writing To Learn Annotated
Bibliography (MLA) Listening Skills
Interpreting Lyrics from different music genres
2. Apply basic social communication skills in personal and professional situations. Time
Management Discrimination Conflict
Resolution Customer Service Etiquette
The Body Language Cat Walk
Nonverbal Cues
Nonverbal Communications
The Lie Detector Write down five “Yes or No” Questions about yourself.
Example: Have you ever ate a bug? On a separate sheet of paper answer the questions. Trade your questions with a person that you are not
very familiar with; keep your answer sheet. Ask your classmate the questions that they created for
themselves. Write down their response and whether or not you believe them to be lying or truthing!
Compare your answers. What are three signs that someone is lying? Write them
down on your handout & turn in all papers.
3. Use technology to enhance the effectiveness of communications. Current Events Presentations Flyers Business Cards Classifieds; Twitter
Telephone Etiquette
Blogs Websites Discussion Boards Silent Discussion
4. Apply various methods of communication in seeking employment. Cover letter Resume Follow-up letter Mock interviews
Complete an Application
Compile an employment portfolio
http://www.quintcareers.com/resume_strategy_quiz.html
Resumes & Cover LettersEach student must complete the following. Post all
documents to website and turn in hard copies to teacher. Resume (mjr) Cover Letter (mjr)
to Mrs. Sartin, Business Education, McComb High School, 310 7th Street, McComb, MS 39648
10 Interview questions; answered and source documented from internet. (mnr)
Bring in Job Posting from the Internet or Newspaper (mnr) Go to a local business get a job application, complete it,
and turn it in to me. (mjr) Professional Attire Day Letter of Recommendation from an adult. Recommending
you as student of the month. (+5xtra added to project grade)
5. Incorporate appropriate techniques to communicate effectively in various business situations. International Business Etiquette
What is an electronic portfolio? An electronic portfolio is a collection of work that
someone creates to showcase items that he/she has created.
In this case an electronic portfolio is a collection of five or more assignments that have been created since the beginning of the school year. Students may use typed, photographed, or computerized assignments from other classes.
Otherwise, students will take a snapshot of five different assignments. (Ctrl + print screen) and paste the assignments in Microsoft Word or PowerPoint.
Students must give a description/explanation of the assignment and if it is for a different teacher be sure to list the teacher’s name. Please change the background, Spell check, & Use Creative fonts.
