Eng 12 Presentation Project

Grade 12 Presentation Project

Choose a short piece of text (e.g. poem or song) that has meaning to you or speaks to you in some deep way.

You will present this short piece of text to the class.

Talk about the overall meaning of the text. Why should other people know about it? Why is it meaningful to you?

Details - Who is the narrator? What is the point of view? Who are the characters?  What are the main themes?

Use literary terms we have studied in class when discussing the text.

Create a pretend homework activity related to the text that the students could do at home.

You can print the text for the class, you can put the presentation on computer. You can create visuals (e.g. poster) if you like.

If you want to use computer, you can use the LCD that I use in class. Put your presentation on USB stick as the internet in school is slow and unpredictable. You can use my laptop if you want. Compatibility is not guaranteed.

In total, your presentation will be 10 minutes.

You will be evaluated on the quality and depth of your preparation, your analysis of the text, your presentation skills, and your homework activity. Of course, plagiarized material will receive a 0 and a sanction.

This will be marked out of 20.

Marking rubric:

10pts- depth of analysis of text, reference to literary terms, etc

4pts- preparation in class, progress leading to the day, readiness on the day

4pts- presentation, voice and engagement with class

2pts- homework activity

Step 1

Choose a short piece of text by Sunday midnight. Send me a copy of it via email. Deadline Sunday midnight. ahaley@vsb.bc.ca

Step 2

Sign up for a presentation time slot.

Step 3

Begin your research. We will have some limited time in class to do research. I will check your work as you go along to make sure you are on track.