Speech Communications
Teacher: Shawn Dunn  254-776-1525

Tuition: $160.00 per year, payable in monthly installments of $20.00

Supply/Materials Fee (due at registration): $20.00

Deposit (due at registration): $20.00

Grades: 5th-8th

Minimum Class Size: 8

Maximum Class Size: 20

Midterm Enrollment:  Yes

Class Time: 2nd hour (9:35-10:30)

Prerequisite: None

Estimated homework hours: 1

Required Materials or Books:

  • Paper
  • folder
  • pencil and pens
  • notebook for note taking and assignment clarification. 

Class Description:  Students will learn different forms of communication that will aid them in communicating with peers, adults, and those over them.  We will work on everything from giving different types of speeches to learning about interviewing for a job, as well as learning how to relate in group projects.  The students will learn different terms and definitions through interacting and participating with others in the class to further enhance the skill of communicating.

Students will gain a confidence in working with others who are different than them.  Students will learn how to confidently communicate on different levels and in different formats.  Students will also understand the many different forms of interpersonal communication that will help them in different relationships.

Teacher Information:  Baylor University 1990-1995 (BS in Education; English major, speech comm. minor), 14 years experience working with kids, Laity Lodge Youth Camp (Christian youth camp in Kerrville Texas) -- Assistant Director, Teacher (2 years - Mansfield High School, Lake Air Middle School) - Teacher - English, Speech Children's Pastor - Antioch Community Church - 7 years, current.