Grades 9-12 Course Catalog - Plano Independent School District

SPEECH
Plano ISD
Course No.
Subject Grade Credits
45350B Communication Applications 9 – 12 .5
45250B Visual Media & Analysis Production
11 – 12 .5
(Intro to Radio & TV)
451601 Debate I 9 – 12 1
452601 Debate II 10 – 12 1
453601 Debate III 11 – 12 1
453631 Debate III H 11 – 12 1
451701 Oral Interpretation I 9 – 12 1
452701 Oral Interpretation II 10 – 12 1
453701 Oral Interpretation III 11 – 12 1
453731 Oral Interpretation III – H 11 – 12 1
454731 Independent Study / Speech H 11 – 12 1
45350B
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Communication
Applications
What's Next? Any Speech elective
45250B
Grade Placement: 11 – 12
Prerequisite: None
Credit: .5
Visual Media &Analysis
Production
(Intro to Radio & TV)
What's Next? Any Speech elective
This required state-designed speech course is a mandatory
communication course for all high school students. The goal is for
students to learn effective interpersonal skills, verbal and non-verbal
messages, presentation skills, group/team work and interview skills in
order to be successful in the workplace. Students will give informal
and formal presentations. All students must successfully complete
this course for the .5-speech credit required for graduation.
Students will study the history, functions, and laws affecting
broadcast media. They will consider the impact of radio and television
on society. They will be involved with script composition, production
techniques, and the role of the broadcast media consumer.
451601 Debate I Students will study specific formats and forums for debate. They will
Grade Placement: 9 – 12
Prerequisite: None
learn processes of logic and critical thinking as they prepare briefs
and cases. They will learn to write, present and compete in various
public speaking events. They will make debate presentations in class.
Credit: 1
What’s next? Debate II
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All courses may not be offered on every campus.