Assignment: Understanding the elements of persuasion and being able to present information in a convincing way and in a clear and professional manner is an essential skill for college and career readiness. For this project, you will choose a book to read (we will go the library or you can choose a book you have at home) that you have never read before. You will read the book. Then, you will give a Powerpoint presentation (Google Slides or Prezi) where you will attempt to persuade your classmates that they should also read that book. This is similar to an argument essay where you are asked to make a claim (in this case, that this is a book certain students would like to read, etc.) using valid reasons why you like this book or think others would like it, and providing relevant and sufficient evidence to prove your claim. Boring, dry, or overly confusing projects are not likely to be informative. Your presentation must also include an MLA formatted Works Cited slide with an entry for your book and any other sources (such as websites) cited in your presentation. Your presentation should be anywhere from 30 seconds to four minutes long. It cannot be longer than FOUR minutes. Ms. Naylor will set a timer. There is not a limit to the number of slides you need in your presentation. However, you must have at least 8 slides. Rhetoric: You must make use of rhetorical strategies in your presentation. Use Ethos, Pathos, and Logos. What you need in your presentation:
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In-Class Work Timeline: May 17-28 Fri. 17 We will have Chromebooks in the classroom so that you can begin working on your presentation. Sun. 19 You will finish reading your outside reading book. Mon. 20 Laptops again Tues. 21 Laptops again Wed. 22 We will go to the library to return the books. About 10 students will present Thurs. 23 About 26 students will present Tues. 18 (Period 2) About 26 students will present Wed. 19 (Period 3) About 26 students will present Grades: Your presentation be graded on a rubric. The project is worth 80-100 points. Standards: W. 10.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence SL 10.2 Use evidence and rhetoric SL 10. 4 Present findings and evidence clearly, concisely and logically (using appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation) such that listeners can follow. Use a style appropriate to the purpose, audience, and task. SL 10.4a-!0.6: Use domain specific vocabulary (such as literary terms) and demonstrate a command of formal English (do not use slang, avoid spelling and grammatical errors in your presentation, etc.) SL 10.5: Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations. Slides Carnival: For interesting Google Slides templates, visit Slides Carnival. |
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