TEKS: Chapter 110. English Language Arts and Reading See All Teacher Resources

110.58.b.1

(1) Communication process. The student demonstrates knowledge of various communication processes in professional and social contexts. The student is expected to:

• (A) explain the importance of effective communication skills in professional and social contexts;

• (B) identify the components of the communication process and their functions;

• (C) identify standards for making appropriate communication choices for self, listener, occasion, and task;

• (D) identify the characteristics of oral language and analyze standards for using informal, standard, and technical language appropriately;

• (E) identify types of nonverbal communication and their effects;

• (F) recognize the importance of effective nonverbal strategies such as appearance, a firm handshake, direct eye contact, and appropriate use of space and distance;

• (G) identify the components of the listening process;

• (H) identify specific kinds of listening such as critical, deliberative, and empathic;

• (I) recognize the importance of gathering and using accurate and complete information as a basis for making communication decisions;

• (J) identify and analyze ethical and social responsibilities of communicators; and

• (K) recognize and analyze appropriate channels of communication in organizations.