SPEECH COMMUNICATION Mr. Scheef

April 14 - May 9

Chapter Seventeen (17) Group Discussion - Problem Solving

Instructor: Mr. Scheef Email: [email protected] Phone: 785-404-6831 Best Time: (A) Day 10:00-10:30 (B) Day 10:00-10:30

Learning Goals and Objectives:

* Students will be able to define group discussion, problem solving. * Students will plan, develop and solve a group problem using 104 playing cards. * Students will carry out the roles of leader, participant in a group problem setting * Students will be able to solve problems using the problem solving procedure. * Students will be able to evaluate a discussion

“B” DAY Thursday April (14) Speech Communication

Student Responses: Block 1 “Kiddie Lit” presentations to the elementary Student Responses: Blocks 2-4 Complete Prose Readings (IF) Necessary

Students should have read: Chapter 17 “Group Discussion-Problem Solving Introduce: Goals and Objectives of Chapter 17 a. What is Group Discussion? b. Planning a Group Discussion c. Group Discussion Formats (KNOW for Friday) d. Private Discussion Formats (KNOW for Friday) For Monday: Chapter 17 Annotations Due - EOC

Note: Our focus will be on the “Group Problem Solving”

“B” DAY Monday April (18) Speech Communication

Review: Goals and Objectives of Chapter 17 Student Responses: Turn in your chapter annotations - EOC

Discussion: Selecting a Topic Wording a Discussion Question (Symposium) Identifying Types of Discussion Questions In Class complete: Activity One (1)

For Wednesday: Watch a group presentation on television and: a. List the title of the show / group b. List the channel or network c. Indicate the day and time(s) that you watched the show / group d. List the members of the gorup and their titles (if) applicable e. Prepare a one page summary of the group discussion “B” DAY Wednesday April (20) Speech Communication

Student Responses: Televison group summations Discussion: Questions of Fact, Policy, and Value

For Monday: 1. Using the internet locate one example of: a. Questions of Fact b. Questions of Policy c. Questions of Value

2. Create on your own one example for each of the above stated questions.

“B” DAY Monday April (25) Speech Communication

Student Responses: Questions of Fact, Value and Policy

In Class complete: Group Activity #2

For Wedneday (April 27) Take your assigned Chapter 17 Vocabulary word and with the use of a 3 x 5 (for each term): a. One one side of the 3 x 5 card write the vocabulary term b. Second side of the same 3 x 5 note card write the complete definition.

Using another 3 x 5 note card a. Ones ide of the 3 x 5 card write the vocabulary term b. Second side of the same 3 x 5 note card incorporate a picture that depicts the meaning of that vocabulary term.

GROUP PROBLEM: Each group is to bring to class (100) straws, a roll masking tape and a ruler.

“B” DAY Wednesday April (27) Speech Communication

Student Responses: Chapter 17 Vocabulary - (quiz-quiz-trade)

Introduce Group Problem Solving Activity: (100 Straws)

Problem: Each group is to engineer and build a structure using all 100 straws

Prerequisites: Each group must turn in a copy of the following information…see deadlines

A. A detailed drawing of the structure from the top, down. Indicate the straws by number and who is responsible for placing the card in its position. B. A detailed drawing from each of the four (4) sides. Indicate the straws by number and who is responsible for placing the card in its position. C. Exact measured height and width of the structure. D. Predict how long it will take your group to build the structure. Groups will be given a maximum of one hour for construction and must be within :15 seconds either way of the stated completion time. E. Groups will submit their construction flow sheet on construction day. FLOW SHEET: The exact order of specific card placement and the person responsible for its placement.

Structural Design Procedure:

A. Foundation will be the classroom floor. B. All structures must be free-standing. C. All 100 straws must be used in the development of the structure. D. The number of each straw is to be facing out.

Structures will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

A. Are all 100 straws used in the development of the structure. B. Does the completed structure adhere specifically to the engineering drawings. C. Degree to which the structure exhibited creativity-uniqueness in its design D. Total width E. Total height F. Degree to which the structure exhibits durability. To test durability a brick(s) will be placed on the top of each structure…please design such a flat area. G. Did the group complete the structure within the specifically stated time.

Construction Day:

Present each group with the following information. 1. Height and width of structure 2. Time prediction - do not include the :15 second grace period. 3. Construction Flow Sheet 4. Top - Side View Diagrams

Deadlines: Pre-requistes A through C Friday April 29 EOC Flow Sheet Tuesday May 3 EOC Practice Builiding/Modify Thursday May 5 EOC Construction Day (TEST) Monday May 9 EOC

Design Flow Sheet:

Straw by Straw Flow Sheet Example

Johnny Straw #1 is the first straw of the base located vertically on the east side of the base of structure.

Sally Straw #2 is the second straw of the base located horizontally on the north side of the base of the structure. Sally will insert Straw #2 into Straw #1 (1/4 of an inch). Straw #1 and Straw #2 are welded together on the northeast corner of the base with 1” of tape. Sally will be doing the welding and Johnny will assist in holding together Straws #1 and #2.

Willard Straw #3 is the third straw of the base located vertically on the west side of the base of the structure. Sally will insert Straw #3 into Straw #2 (1/4 of an inch). Straw #2 and Straw #3 are welded together on the northwest corner of the base with 1” of tape. Willard will be doing the welding and Sally will assist in holding together Straws #3 and #2. DO THIS UNTIL DONE…ALL 100 STRAWS HAVE BEEN ACCOUNTED FOR.

BLOCK ONE: Group One: Hannah - Geneva - Branden Group Two: Holly - Kajaunza - Peter - John

BLOCK TWO: Group One: Syndie - Kylie - Haley Group Two: Rhiana - Jesse Group Three: Danyel - Trevor - Ryean Group Four: Lexi - Heath - Shantel Group Five: Kristen - Ashley - Casey Group Six: Alecia - Lucas

BLOCK THREE: Group One: Chayton - Koltton - Logan Group Two: Bailey - Erica - Shannon Group Three: Taryn - Katey - Ryan Group Four: Danlelle - Josue - Bret Group Five: Dwight - Drake Group Six: Morgan - Preston