PowerPoint+storytelling+presentation

PROJECT ELEMENTS:

1. Create a 5-7 minute presentation using PowerPoint which tells a story in connection with an assigned topic from either Chapters 13 or 14 in the text. 2. Create a content outline for the assigned section of text in either Chapter 13 or 14. 3. Participate in class discussions as students ask higher level thinking questions of each other in class.

POWERPOINT:

1. Presentation should be 5-7 minutes long. 2. Presentation should tell a story related to your topic. 3. Text should be limited on the slides. Allow images and your words to help tell the story, and use text only to support that story. 4. Good design principles should be followed: a. Any text should be easy to view b. Images are best shown as a slide background c. Make sure all images you use have a high resolution to they may be easily seen from a distance d. Use text 30 pt. size or higher whenever possible e. This presentation should NOT be composed of slide with bullet points in outline form, as PowerPoint is typically used 5. Speaking should be to the class, not to the whiteboard or screen: a. Students should be looking to all their classmates and speaking TO them as they tell their story b. Voice volume, clarity, and speed all make a difference c. Only one notecard may be used. DO NOT READ FROM THE NOTECARD. You are expected to speak TO your classmates. d. Use voice inflection and different speeds to share your story. You need to share an interest in your story if you expect others to find the story of interest. 6. At the end of your presentation (not included in your time frame), you are to ask your classmates some sort of higher level thinking question related to your topic. This question must be constructed in such a way that an opinion or something far more thought-provoking than a simple “yes” or “no”’ answer may result. You are to direct the question and answer time until Mr. Black says it is time to move on to the next presentation. 7. Presentations will begin on Monday, February 23rd.

OUTLINE:

1. You are to create a content outline of the information found in your text about your topic. 2. You are expected to use proper outline form with consistent indentation, such as what you find below:

I. A. 1. a.

3. You are to have a minimum of two for each letter or number type when they are used. 4. Outline is due on Monday, February 23rd.

CLASS DISCUSSION:

1. When your classmates ask their higher-level thinking questions at the end of their presentations, you are expected to attempt to respond to at least half of these questions. 2. When called upon, your answer is expected to be a well-considered answer, one with depth and insight. In other words, it is not enough to simply raise your hand. Any responses are expected to advance the class discussion and learning. 3. Mr. Black will be monitoring your participation in this process.

GRADING:

Your final project grade will be based on the following percentages:

PowerPoint presentation = 50% Outline = 25% Class Discussion = 25 %