Business Communications Pacing Guide

Duration Semester 1 Standard

(Weeks)

1 FBLA & Employability BMA-BC-10 &1

Skills
5 Grammar & Written BMA-BC-2
Communications
6 Presentation Software BMA-BC-9
5 Oral Communication & BMA-BC- 3 & 7
Presentation
1 Listening Skills BMA-BC-10
Duration Semester 1 Standard
(Weeks)
6 Expert Level Word BMA-BC-5
Processing
3 Electronic BMA-BC-6
Communication
4 Employability Skills BMA-BC-1
MOS review and
Certification
3 Digital Technologies BMA-BC-8
1 FBLA and Course Wrap- BMA-BC-10
Up
Title/Topic Duration
Introduction to Course & FBLA (The following standard should be 1 Week
integrated throughout the content of this course.)
GPS Standards Common Core
Literacy Standards
BMA-BC-10 Explore how related student organizations are integral  L11-12RST3: Follow
parts of career and technology education courses through leadership precisely a complex
development, school and community service projects, multistep procedure when
entrepreneurship development, and competitive events. carrying out experiments,
10.1 Explain the goals, mission and objectives of Future Business taking measurements, or
Leaders of America. performing technical tasks;
10.2 Explore the impact and opportunities a student organization analyze the specific results
(FBLA) can develop to bring business and education together in a based on explanations in
positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career the text.
development programs.  L11-12WHST1: Write
10.3 Explore the local, state, and national opportunities available to arguments focused on
students through participation in related student organization (FBLA) discipline-specific content.
including but not limited to conferences, competitions, community
service, philanthropy, and other FBLA activities.
10.4 Explain how participation in career and technology education
student organizations can promote lifelong responsibility for
community service and professional development.
10.5 Explore the competitive events related to the content of this
course and the required competencies, skills, and knowledge for each
related event for individual, team, and chapter competitions
FBLA Integration Future: 1&9
Business:2
FBLA Competition If a student excels in this
unit, suggest they consider
competing in:  FBLA
Principles & Procedures 
Future Business Leader
Title/Topic
Grammar and Written
GPS Standards
BMA-BC-2 Examine and practice grammar,
mechanics, and process of composing
professionally written business communications.
2.1 Correctly use parts of speech and
components of sentence structure to compose
business communications.
2.2 Correctly apply mechanics of punctuation,
capitalization, and number expression when
composing business communications.
2.3 Apply the writing process to plan, compose,
and edit effective business communications.
2.4 Interpret the four basic activities in the pre-
writing process (defining purpose, identifying
audience, gathering information, and organizing
information).
2.5 Establish a process for preparing business
documents to include a planning stage, writing
stage, revising stage, and proofreading stage.
2.6 Create grammatically correct and
professionally written correspondence.
FBLA Integration
FBLA Competition
Notes
Duration
5 Weeks
Common Core GPS
 L11-12WHST2: Write informative/explanatory
texts, including the narration of historical events,
scientific procedures/experiments, or technical
processes.
 L11-12WHST4: Produce clear and coherent
writing in which the development, organization,
and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and
audience.
 L11-L12WHST5: Develop and strengthen writing
as needed by planning, revising, editing,
rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on
addressing what is most significant for a specific
purpose and audience.
 LAA-12WHST10: Write routinely over extended
time frames (time for reflection and revision) and
shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or
two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks,
purposes, and audiences.
Future: 7, 13, 18
Business: 12, 19, 27
If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in:
 Business Communications
 Business Procedures
The purpose of this unit is to expose students to
the proper uses of grammar and mechanics in
order to create professionally written business
communications.
Title/topic
Presentation Software
GPS Standards
BMA-BC-9 Master presentation software to
create, edit, publish, and deliver professional-
appearing business presentations.
9.1 Manage the presentation by adjusting views,
manipulating presentation, configuring quick
access toolbar, and presentation file options.
9.2 Create professional slide presentation by
constructing and editing a photo album, changing
slide orientation settings, adding and deleting
slides, formatting slides, entering and editing
text, and formatting text box.
9.3 Apply graphical and multimedia elements to
presentation by manipulating graphical elements,
images, clip art, shapes, WordArt, SmartArt, and
editing video and audio content.
9.4 Create charts and tables within a
presentation by constructing, modifying, and
inserting a table and a chart, and applying and
manipulating table and chart elements and
layouts.
9.5 Apply transitions and animations to the
presentation by selecting and manipulating built-
in and custom animation, applying effect and
path options, applying and modifying transitions
between slides.
9.6 Prepare and deliver presentation by applying
knowledge to save, share, print, and protect the
presentation by applying presentation tools,
setting-up a slide show, setting presentation
timing, and recording the presentation.
9.7 Demonstrate presentation skills by creating
well-organized, audience-appropriate
presentations such as informative, entertaining,
instructional, etc., using proper public speaking
techniques.
FBLA Integration
FBLA Competition
Notes
Duration
6 Weeks
Common Core GPS
 L11-12WHST6: Use technology, including the
Internet, to produce, publish, and update
individual or shared writing products in response
to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or
information.
 L11-12WHST8: Gather relevant information
from multiple authoritative print and digital
sources, using advanced searches effectively;
assess the strengths and limitations of each
source in terms of the specific task, purpose, and
audience; integrate information into the text
selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding
plagiarism and over-reliance on any one source
and following a standard format for citation.
 L11-12RST9: Synthesize information from a
range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
simulations) into a coherent understanding of a
process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving
conflicting information when possible.
Future:2
If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in: Business Presentation
Public Service Announcement
The purpose of this unit is to master presentation
software to create and deliver professional-
appearing business presentations. MOS
Certification Goal: PowerPoint Certification
Title/Topic Duration
Oral Communication 5 Weeks
GPS Standards Common Core GPS
BMA-BC-3 Apply effective oral communication by  L11-12RST1: Cite specific textual evidence to
communicating in a clear, courteous, concise, and support analysis of science and technical texts,
professional manner. attending to important distinctions the author
3.1 Analyze the situation, purpose, and audience makes and to any gaps or inconsistencies in the
to guide the planning and presentation of oral account.
communication.  L11-12RST5: Analyze how the text structures
3.2 Select language, visuals, proper tone, body information or ideas into categories or
language, and method of delivery appropriate to hierarchies, demonstrating understanding of the
the situation. information or ideas.
3.3 Monitor and adjust one’s own participation  L11-12RST7: Integrate and evaluate multiple
and body language according to the situation and sources of information presented in diverse
the needs of others (e.g., focuses on speaker; formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video,
avoids interruptions; does not dominate multimedia) in order to address a question or
conversation; uses techniques for taking turns; solve a problem.
attends to cultural differences in communication  L11-12WHST6: Using technology, including the
styles, such as variations in pause time, pace, Internet, to produce, publish, and update
volume/intensity, and body language). 3.4 Deliver individual or shared writing products in response
impromptu and planned speeches with to ongoing feedback, including new arguments or
confidence. information.
BMA-BC-7 Apply skills and strategies for the
delivery of effective oral communication and
presentations.
7.1 Determine the topic and the audience and
select a purpose (e.g., monologue, debate,
historical reenactment, speech, mock
job/academic interview).
7.2 Understand and organize
speech/presentation into three parts: opening,
body, and closing.
7.3 Match verbal and nonverbal messages (e.g.,
voice modulation, expression, tone, body
language, gestures, attire).
7.4 Use techniques to enhance the message (e.g.,
irony and dialogue to achieve clarity, force, and
aesthetic effect; technical language).
7.5 Apply vocals, articulation, logical, ethical, and
emotional appeals to support the purpose.
7.6 Make necessary adjustment in delivery and
language during presentations to connect with
audience based on interpretation of verbal and
nonverbal responsiveness of audience.
FBLA Integration Business 1
FBLA Competition If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
 consider competing in:
Business Presentation
Impromptu Speaking
Client Service
Job Interview
Public Speaking I Public Speaking II
Notes: The purpose of this unit is to expose students to
skills and strategies to improve the delivery of
effective oral communication.

Title/Topic Duration
Listening Skills
GPS
BMA-BC-4 Use active and intentional listening
skills to respond appropriately to oral
communication.
4.1 Critique group members’ and own
interactions/work and adjust to ensure group
success.
4.2 Interpret given information to compose
questions with confidence to prompt general and
specific information or provide feedback.
4.3 Contribute relevant ideas with
support/evidence by clarifying, illustrating, or
expanding (e.g., contributes topics related to
ideas with support and talks in turn, with
consideration for others in the conversation).
4.4 Identify and eliminate distractions (i.e. cell
phones, devices, etc.) to enhance attention to
speaker.
4.5 Assess and respond to non-verbal
communication as active listener or speaker.
FBLA Integration
FBLA Competition
Notes
Title/Topic
1 Week
Common Core GPS
 L11-12RST6: Analyze the author’s purpose in
providing an explanation, describing a procedure,
or discussing an experiment in a text, identifying
important issues that remain unresolved.
 L11-12RST2: Determine the central ideas or
conclusions of a text; summarize complex
concepts, processes, or information presented in
a text by paraphrasing them in simpler but still
accurate terms.
 L11-12RST4: Determine the meaning of
symbols, key terms, and other domain-specific
words and phrases as they are used in a specific
scientific or technical context relevant to grades
11-12 text and topics.
If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in:
Business Ethics
Client Service
Help Desk
Management Decision Making
The purpose of this unit is to explore the listening
skills needed in order to respond appropriately to
oral communication.
Duration
Expert Level Word Processing 6 Weeks
GPS Standards Common Core GPS
BMA-BC-5 Master word processing software at  L11-12RST3: Follow precisely a complex
an expert level to create, edit, and publish multistep procedure when carrying out
professional-appearing business documents. experiments, taking measurements, or
5.1 Share and maintain documents by performing technical tasks; analyze the specific
configuring options, restricting access to a results based on explanations in the text
document, and adding and modifying templates  L11-RST4: Determine the meaning of symbols,
in an existing document. key terms, and other domain-specific or technical
5.2 Format content of a document by applying context relevant to grades 11-12 texts and topics.
advanced font and paragraph attributes, creating
tables and charts, constructing reusable content
in a document, and linking sections.
5.3 Track and reference documents by reviewing,
comparing and combining documents, creating a
reference page, creating a table of authorities in
a document, and creating an index in document.
5.4 Perform mail merge operations by executing
mail merge, create a mail merge by using other
data sources, and creating labels and forms.
5.5 Manage macros and forms by creating and
manipulating macros, applying and manipulating
macro options, creating forms, and manipulating
forms.
FBLA Integration Business: 21
FBLA Competition If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in: Computer Applications
Word Processing
Notes The purpose of this unit is to master word
processing software at an expert level. MOS
Certification Goal: Word Expert Certification

Title/Topic Duration
Electronic Communication
GPS Standards
BMA-BC-1 Demonstrate employability skills
required by business and industry.
1.1 Communicate effectively through writing,
speaking, listening, reading, and interpersonal
abilities.
1.2 Demonstrate creativity with multiple
approaches to ask challenging questions resulting
in innovative procedures, methods, and products.
1.3 Exhibit critical thinking and problem-solving
skills to locate, analyze, and apply information in
career planning and employment situations.
1.4 Model work readiness traits required for
success in the workplace including integrity,
honesty, accountability, punctuality, time
management, and respect for diversity.
1.5 Apply the appropriate skill sets to be
productive in a changing, technological, and
diverse workplace to be able to work
independently, interpret data, and apply team
work skills.
1.6 Present a professional image through
appearance, behavior, and language.
FBLA
FBLA Competition
Notes
3 Weeks
Common core GPS
 L11-RST9: Synthesize information from a range
of sources (e.g., texts, experiments, simulations)
into a coherent understanding of a process,
phenomenon, or concept, resolving conflicting
information when possible.
 L11-12WHST1: Write arguments focused on
discipline-specific content.
 L11-12WHST9: Draw evidence from
informational texts to support analysis,
reflection, and research.
 L11-12RST8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data,
analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical
text, verifying the data when possible and
corroborating or challenging conclusions with
other sources of information.
 L11-12RST9: Synthesize information from a
range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
simulations) into a coherent understanding of a
process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving
conflicting information when possible.
Business: 5
If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in:
Cyber Security
Mobile Application Development
The purpose of this unit is to investigate multiple
types of electronic communications and how they
are used in the pursuit of employment
Title/Topic Duration
Employability/MOS 4 Weeks

BMA-BC-6 Integrate multiple forms of  L11-12RST8: Evaluate the hypotheses, data,

communication in the successful pursuit of a analysis, and conclusions in a science or technical
career/employment. text, verifying the data when possible and
6.1 Apply the critical-thinking and soft skills corroborating or challenging conclusions with
needed to function in students’ multiple roles as other sources of information.
citizens, consumers, workers, managers, business  L11-12RST9: Synthesize information from a
owners, and directors of their own futures. range of sources (e.g., texts, experiments,
6.2 Analyze and follow policies for managing simulations) into a coherent understanding of a
legal and ethical issues in organizations and in a process, phenomenon, or concept, resolving
technology-based society. conflicting information when possible.
6.3 Compare and contrast the evolving impact of
electronic communications on business and the
consumer in a global business community.
6.4 Evaluate the potential benefits and problems
in the future of electronic communications
(including but not limited to confidentiality,
security, legal issues, professionalism).

FBLA Integration Future: 23, 24

Business: 13
FBLA Competition If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in:
Cyber Security
Mobile Application Development

Notes The purpose of this unit is to explore

employability skills required by business &
industry.
Title/Topic Duration
Digital Technologies 3 Weeks
GPS Standards Common Core GPS
BMA-BC-8 Use digital technologies (computers,  L11-12RST10: By the end of grade 12, read and
PDAs, media players, GPS, etc.), comprehend science/ technical texts in the
communication/networking tools, and social grades
networks appropriately to access, manage, 11-12 text complexity band independently and
integrate, evaluate, and create information to proficiently.
successfully function in professional settings.
8.1 Distinguish between personal and
professional use of social media outlets (Twitter,
Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.).
8.2 Evaluate use of social media for business
messaging and brand awareness.
8.3 Understand and apply social media etiquette
with focus on target audience and purpose of
message.
8.4 Examine how individuals interpret messages
differently, how values and points of view are
included or excluded, and how media can
influence beliefs and behaviors.
8.5 Apply a fundamental understanding of the
ethical/legal and privacy issues surrounding the
access and use of media (what to share, what not
to share).
8.6 Display proper use and etiquette of digital
technology devices to communicate business
objectives in supporting a mobile environment.
FBLA Integration Business: 11, 29
FBLA Competition If a student excels in this unit, suggest they
consider competing in:
Computer Problem Solving
Cyber Security
Notes The purpose of this unit is to explore multiple
digital technologies, communication/networking
tools and social media.