English 12 Presentation Project

Presentation Project

Choose a poem or song that you feel has meaning. This may be a favourite poem or song that speaks to you in some deep way.

You will present this poem or song to the class.

Talk about the overall meaning of the poem or song. Why should other people know about it? Who is the narrator? What is the point of view? Who are the characters?  What are the main themes?Talk about words or lyrics in terms of literary terms we have studied in class.

Include a homework activity that the students can do at home.

You can write and print sheets for the class or put the presentation on computer. You can use the LCD that I use in class. Put your stuff on USB as the internet in school is slow and unpredictable. You can use my laptop if you want.

In total, your presentation will be 10-15 minutes.

You will be evaluated on the quality and depth ofyour preparation, your analysis, your presentation skills, and your homework activity.

This will be marked out of 20. It will have the same value as an essay.

Marking rubric:

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

4pts- preparation

4pts- presentation, voice and engagement with class

2pts- homework activity

Step 1

Choose a poem or song by Sunday midnight. Send me a copy of it via email.

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.