CCSS Implementation July 2010: State Board of Education adopts Common Core State Standards for English and Mathematics : Implementation of CCSS begins in Grades K : Implementation continues with Grades : Implementation is completed with Grades 9-12

Process for Creating New Courses Committees of practitioners from across the state Diverse committees Written to reflect change in curriculum due to CCSS Written to address evident needs given the number of course approval submissions

Oral Communication (One-semester) Oral Communication (Two-semesters) Debate I, II, III Forensics I, II, III

English Language Arts Courses Oral Communication (One-Semester) Oral Communication (Two-Semesters) Debate I, II, and III Forensics I, II, and III ELA Drama (One-Semester) Dramatic Literature Creative Writing Journalism I, II, III, and IV

Purposes of the New Courses Provide a framework for courses that fulfill the ½ unit of Oral Communication required for graduation and for Journalism and ELA Drama courses required in the 38 Provide career focus courses in ELA Address the Speaking and Listening skills emphasized in CCSS Assist schools in building multi-year Debate, Forensics, and Journalism programs

Frameworks on website No course approval required CCSS alignment provided Basic course content will be consistent statewide CHANGES

The new way …………. Communication Competency required for graduation Communication Competency imbedded in OC (1 sem) OC (2 sem) Debate I Forensics I The old way………… One semester of OC required for graduation

Communication Competencies 1. Apply principles of ethical communication appropriate to context. 2. Analyze the reduction of communication barriers. 3. Demonstrate mutual respect in interpersonal communication. 4. Demonstrate the ability to give and receive constructive criticism. 5. Demonstrate appropriate critical, empathetic, appreciative, and reflective listening skills in formal and informal situation. 6. Adjust messages based on feedback. 7. Speak while maintaining a formal style and objective tone. 8. Critique oral messages. 9. Discuss effective nonverbal communication skills. 10. Use context appropriate oral messages.

Arkansas Curriculum Frameworks C for Curriculum and Instruction

Course Descriptions Oral Communication (One-semester) Fulfills ½ unit of Oral Communication required for graduation No prerequisite Students will gain an understanding of the dynamics of effective communication Students will develop basic communication competencies

Communication Challenges Students will evaluate various communication challenges. Communication Process Students will demonstrate the communication process. Communication Forms Students will use effective forms of communication. ORAL COMM (One semester) Strands and Content Standards

Course Descriptions Oral Communication (Two-semesters) Fulfills ½ unit of Oral Communication required for graduation No prerequisite Students will express ideas and present information in a wider variety of communication tasks than in Oral Communication (One- semester) Students will develop basic communication competencies

ORAL COMM (Two semesters) Strands and Content Standards Communication Challenges Students will evaluate various communication challenges. Communication Process Students will demonstrate the communication process. Collaborative Communication Students will use effective forms of collaborative communication. Public Communication Students will use effective forms of public communication.

Course Descriptions Debate I Fulfills ½ unit of Oral Communication required for graduation No prerequisite Students will gain an understanding of the fundamentals of argumentation Students will develop basic communication competencies

Preparation Students will read and collect research from textual evidence to prepare for debates. Procedures Students will demonstrate understanding of the fundamentals of oral advocacy. Presentation Students will present debates using a variety of debate formats. Communication Competencies Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competencies. DEBATE I Strands and Content Standards

Course Descriptions Debate II Prerequisite: Debate I Emphasis on preparation skills and debate procedures at an intermediate level

Tools Students will utilize the necessary tools for debate at an intermediate level. Preparation Students will master preparation skills needed to debate at an intermediate level. Procedures Students will follow proper debate procedures. DEBATE II Strands and Content Standards

Debate III Prerequisite: Debate II Focus on the centrality of oral advocacy to the legal system and the democratic process Course Descriptions

DEBATE III Strands and Content Standards Research Students will master advanced research skills necessary for effective argumentation and debate. Legal Debate Students will participate in legal debate. Presentation Students will master the presentation and delivery of complex arguments during debate.

Course Descriptions Forensics I Fulfills ½ unit of Oral Communication required for graduation No prerequisite Students will prepare for presentations delivered in a variety of formats, including debate, public address, and oral interpretation of literature Students will develop basic communication competencies

Forensics I Strands and Content Standards Research Students will engage in inquiry and research to prepare a foundation for communicating to various audiences. Organization Students will organize literary selections and informational text into effective oral presentations. Presentation Students will perform interpretations of literature and deliver presentations conveying concepts and ideas to a variety of audiences. Communication Competencies Students will demonstrate fundamental oral communication competencies.

Course Descriptions Forensics II Prerequisite: Forensics I Students will demonstrate communication skills, including vocal delivery and movement, at an intermediate level

Forensics II Strands and Content Standards Oral Interpretation Students will demonstrate competency in literary performance by creating varied oral interpretation presentations. Dramatic Literature Students will demonstrate competency in dramatic performance by presenting a variety of dramatic literature. Persuasion Students will synthesize information to create persuasive presentations. Intermediate Communication Skills Students will demonstrate communication skills at an intermediate level.

Forensics III Prerequisite: Forensics II Students will master research, organization, and presentation skills through a variety of public speaking situations Course Descriptions

Forensics III Strands and Content Standards Research Students will master synthesis of research to communicate literature and ideas to a variety of audiences. Organization Students will master organization of literature, informational text, theories, and concepts to communicate ideas to a variety of audiences. Presentation Students will master public interpretation of literature and presentation of complex theories to specific audiences.

Course Descriptions ELA Drama No prerequisite This one-semester course is required to be offered when a one-semester Oral Communication course is offered Through the study of written plays, students will become informed, perceptive, and appreciative audience members

English Language Arts Licensure Codes and Endorsements Oral Communication (One- and Two-semester), Debate I-III, Forensics I-III: 208, 114, 055, 4050 ELA Drama (One-semester), Dramatic Literature 166, 052, 113, 208, 4060 Creative Writing 166, 052 Journalism I-IV 108, 054, 4040

What matches? What’s new? What’s missing?

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