SLIDE 1
Presentation Guidelines
Goal: Informative – present information so that your audience understands and remembers. Time: 5 minutes Content:
- Define term
- Pronounce term correctly
- Provide etymology of word
- Link the word to its use in the novel
- Teacher required content – see chart
- Link to modern use of the word
- Develop an immediate assessment of your audience’s
understanding of the material you have presented – a short quiz (written or oral). Format: Lecture/Discussion Delivery style: Extemporaneous – speak from brief notes Material to submit on day of presentation:
- Outline of material being presented including Works Cited
page and assessment used at end of presentation
Self-Assessment and Planning
Do an inventory of the skills and knowledge that you have.
- What skills or knowledge do you need for this assignment?
- Which skills and what knowledge do you already have?
- Which skills and what knowledge do you need to acquire?
- How will you acquire it?
Sophomore Accelerated English A Separate Peace Vocabulary Presentation
Throughout our study of A Separate Peace each of you will be assigned a vocabulary word to present to the class. Your presentation should go beyond just the meaning and use of the word. Search for interesting facts about the word, its etymology, uses of it over time, changes in the word over time, etc. Link your word to its importance in the novel when appropriate. Each word has a specific content requirement – see assignment chart on next page. *Check with your teacher before you present to make sure you are covering all the required content for your word.
Assessment Criteria Audience Responsibilities
- Take notes for use on future quizzes, tests, and writing assignments
- Maintain eye contact with the speaker when not taking notes
- Provide nonverbal feedback to indicate that you are listening.
- Ask questions when appropriate
- Participate in the assessment and the ensuing discussion
Delivery Volume is appropriate Excellent Good Average Poor Eye Contact is consistent Excellent Good Average Poor Content Pronounced and defined Excellent Good Average Poor Etymology clearly explained Excellent Good Average Poor Modern use of the word Excellent Good Average Poor Link to novel Excellent Good Average Poor Required content Excellent Good Average Poor Quiz Excellent Good Average Poor Organization
- Intro. has attention getter
Excellent Good Average Poor
- Conc. ends speech with impact