American Literature A A Homework for Week 8 Presentations: - PDF document

American Literature A アメリカ文学 A Homework for Week 8 Presentations: Background to the 1920s Next week, we will have presentations on four topics: 1 Prohibition and Organized Crime 2 African Americans in the 1920s 3 Changing Roles of Women in the 1920s 4 Zelda Sayre Here are some guidelines: - Presentations should be about 10 minutes. - Two or three students will serve as presenters for their groups. - There will be time for Q & A. Class members are expected to ask questions. During the Q & A session, all group members will answer questions. - Presentations should include PowerPoint / Keynote slides. (Please let me know in advance if you need to use sound / video.) Handouts are optional. - All presentations will be evaluated by the class. Grades for presentations will be based on the teacher’s and the class’s evaluations. - All groups must submit a presentation outline that includes the following information: 1 Title of Presentation 2 Names of group members, roles (project leader, researcher, presenter, etc.) and research contribution 3 Outline of the presentation 4 List of sources MLA (8th edition format) Presentation Evaluation 1. DELIVERY: The presenter(s) ... 1.1 spoke clearly, at a good pace 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 1.2 made eye contact with all listeners (avoided screen) 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 1.3 used simple gestures, effective language, & positive body language 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 2. CREDIBILITY: The presenter(s) ... 2.1 showed confidence 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 2.2 showed good knowledge of topic 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 2.3 answered questions well during Q & A (includes all group members) 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 3. CONTENT & LOGIC: The presenter(s) ... 3.1 outlined & explained points clearly 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 3.2 signaled topic changes 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 3.3 emphasized important points 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 3.4 used effective, clearly organized slides (with evidence of research) 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 3.5 concluded with effective summary 0 . 1 . 2 . 3 . 4 Title of Presentation: ___________________________________________________________________

American Literature A アメリカ文学 A Members / Roles / Research Contribution Name Role(s) Research Contribution

American Literature A アメリカ文学 A Outline of Presentation Research Sources: MLA (8th edition) Example (HP): White, Lori. “The Newest Fad in People Helping People: Little Free Pantries.” Upworthy, Cloud Tiger Media, 3 Aug. 2016, www.upworthy.com/the-newest-fad-in-people-helping-people-little-free-pantries? g=2&c=hpstream. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ 
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