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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. Source: s%20template.htm) s%20template.htm

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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

social communication 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  s.com/resume_strateg y_quiz.html s.com/resume_strateg y_quiz.html

Resumes & Cover Letters Each 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, th Street, McComb, MS  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.