Think about Paul Revere and how he spread the message that the British were coming. Think about the time period and the method he used to communicate the message with others. Now think about how you would spread a message in this day and age. We have so many ways of communicating with each other.
The Mission: This is your chance to share YOUR message with the world!
What are you passionate about or think others should learn about that would make the world a better place? Unlike Paul Revere who only had word of mouth you have many options! Refer back to our lesson on how President Obama used the internet as a way of spreading his name and message to a wider audience.
Your Method: You will CHOOSE any method as long as it is approved by your parents/guardians to share your message. You may use a video camera, role play, create a commercial, make an advertisement using a poster, write a song etc. BE CREATIVE!
The Rules: You may CHOOSE to work alone or with 1 partner. Use this wiki space as a tool to share your ideas back and forth with other classmates.When we schedule a conference day please come prepared with a draft of your ideas.
How you will be graded:
You will have 5 minutes to present to your peers.
In the presentation you will discuss:Why you chose your message.
Why you think it is important for others to learn about.
State if there is a solution to a problem or a way others may help.
Discuss what form of media you used to convey your message.
Discuss any research and tools you used for your project.
If you have any questions please ask! As always we must be courteous and kind towards everyone's ideas. You will have two weeks until the due date.
Here is the grading rubric:
Oral Presentation Rubric: What Message Do You Want to Share With the World?
Teacher Name: Ms. Andrade
Student Name:
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Enthusiasm
Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Facial expressions and body language sometimes generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.
Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem somewhat faked.
Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Speaks Clearly
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words.
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word.
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word.
Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word.
Vocabulary
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Extends audience vocabulary by defining words that might be new to most of the audience.
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Includes 1-2 words that might be new to most of the audience, but does not define them.
Uses vocabulary appropriate for the audience. Does not include any vocabulary that might be new to the audience.
Uses several (5 or more) words or phrases that are not understood by the audience.
Content
Shows a full understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of the topic.
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic.
Does not seem to understand the topic very well.
Volume
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.
Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
Listens to Other Presentations
Listens intently. Does not make distracting noises or movements.
Listens intently but has one distracting noise or movement.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening but is not distracting.
Sometimes does not appear to be listening and has distracting noises or movements.
Uses Complete Sentences
Always (99-100% of time) speaks in complete sentences.
Think about Paul Revere and how he spread the message that the British were coming. Think about the time period and the method he used to communicate the message with others. Now think about how you would spread a message in this day and age. We have so many ways of communicating with each other.
The Mission: This is your chance to share YOUR message with the world!
What are you passionate about or think others should learn about that would make the world a better place? Unlike Paul Revere who only had word of mouth you have many options! Refer back to our lesson on how President Obama used the internet as a way of spreading his name and message to a wider audience.
Your Method: You will CHOOSE any method as long as it is approved by your parents/guardians to share your message. You may use a video camera, role play, create a commercial, make an advertisement using a poster, write a song etc. BE CREATIVE!
The Rules: You may CHOOSE to work alone or with 1 partner. Use this wiki space as a tool to share your ideas back and forth with other classmates.When we schedule a conference day please come prepared with a draft of your ideas.
How you will be graded:
You will have 5 minutes to present to your peers.
In the presentation you will discuss:Why you chose your message.
Why you think it is important for others to learn about.
State if there is a solution to a problem or a way others may help.
Discuss what form of media you used to convey your message.
Discuss any research and tools you used for your project.
If you have any questions please ask! As always we must be courteous and kind towards everyone's ideas. You will have two weeks until the due date.
Here is the grading rubric: