ELP Artifacts: Introduction to Communication

Students will select an organization in which they will collaborate with in order to solve a community problem. Through research with members of the organization and the community, students will develop a solution to that problem. This solution will then be presented directly to the organization in both speech and video format.

Note: the assignments below are aligned to TEL Mastery Standards. Visit the standards page to review the full list of comptencies, outcomes, and their descriptions.

Mini-Assignment 1

Assignment Summary: Students will pick an organization within their community that is making a difference. They will analyze different populations in the community that the organization helps.

Mini-Assignment 2

Assignment Summary: Students will create an outline and deliver a speech about their chosen organization, analyzing the organizational structure, mass communication strategies, and communication channels used by the organization.

Mini-Assignment 3

Assignment Summary: Using their essay from mini-assignment one, students will create a preparation outline and deliver an informational speech to an audience.

Mini-Assignment 4

Assignment Summary: Students will conduct an interview with a member of their chosen organization and create a video or a slideshow that highlights the organization.

Mini-Assignment 5

Assignment Summary: Students will write and present an oral press release that addresses a hypothetical crisis strategy. This press release will be between 300-400 words and address various dilemmas that have surfaced within a company, reassuring all internal and external parties that everything will be addressed appropriately.