Building Responsibility Ch 1. Speech

Journal 1 Academic Journal Entry (8/30) Francis Horn, a former president of the University of Rhode Island, once asserted that speech rather than science and technology is more important in shaping our future. Is Horn correct? Use examples from society to support your point At least ¾ of a page!

Value of Speaking Ethics: “sense of right and wrong” (4) Responsibility answerable and accountable for your actions reliable/dependable

4 Parts of the Communication Process Sender—transmits Message—what is sent Receiver—intercepts and decode Feedback—reactions

Communication Barriers interfere with transmission or understanding examples Attitude Social Education Culture Environment

Tips for the Sender Think before you speak Articulate your words Watch the receiver of your words

Tips for the receiver Ask questions Learn about people and issues Relate to the background and experiences of the speaker

Types of communication Interpersonal Messages are sent between two or more people Intrapersonal Communication Silent conversations Speaking with yourself Inner dialogue

Vocabulary Oratory-the art or study of public speaking Rhetoric--the art of speaking effectively Orator--A person who delivers oratory and uses it effectively

Group Assignment Communication Barriers with Language Make a list of Slang Groups Work with your side partner Part 1: list 20 vocabulary words associated with the slang group (appropriate for school)—today Part 2: Write a conversation between two people conversation using most or all of the words from your list. (Academic Journal)