Wednesday, December 1, 2010

PowerPoint

Project: Create a visual presentation of the word. Using PowerPoint as your medium, create a project that includes words, pictures, etc. that expresses the meaning of your word.

Directions:

Introduction to the presentation.

Requirements for PowerPoint Presentation:

1) Minimal: 12 total slides.

2) Two of those slides will include your title page and works cited page.

3) One slide (somewhere in the beginning) should give a brief background of your word.

4) You will present one slide for each source. The slides should depict the information found in your research

5) In order to make those three reasons valid, you must back them up with authentic evidence and examples. Use examples from your research.

6) Overall, the PowerPoint must explore the meaning of your word. Approach your word from different aspects. Explain different perspectives of your word.

7) You must have some visuals within your PowerPoint.
- Pictures that represent your word and your research.

8) One slide must include your conclusion/ idea of your word

Set Up (Slides 1-12)
1. Name / Title
2. One slide (somewhere in the beginning) should give a brief background of your word
3. Unabridged Dictionary
4.Thesaurus
5. Quote
6. Shakespeare
7. Bible
8. Poem
9. Omni File - Online article
10. 3 interviews
11. Your conclusion/ idea of your word
12. Works Cited

• other interesting details that make your report complete
• photos or illustrations of your word
• snippets of or samples of your word(photos, article excerpts, etc.)
• a works cited page: MLA format- use http://www.noodletools.com/
to cite your sources (you need a minimum of ten sources); this page should be your last slide.

* As you present your report, be sure that you are not merely reading what is on the slide, but that you are speaking to your audience (that's us) and developing the ideas fully.

* Do not make your slides difficult to read or see. Use color schemes that are easy on the eye.
*Do not add too many bells and whistles, but do make your presentation visually appealing. *Make the tone of the slide match the tone of your person. (Serious=serious).
* Save your PowerPoint in your comp folder. It's a good idea to make a back up copy.

Specifics:
Must include a minimum of 12 slides (1= intro slide; 12= Works Cited Slide)
2. In text citations on slides
3. follows 6x6 rule
4. Contrasting colors
5. Readable font
6. May use a note card for the presentation
7. Must expand and explain each slide
8. May not read from PowerPoint or note card
9. Strong eye contact
10. Min. 2 minute presentation
11. Missing requirements will result in an entire grade deduction

Academic Content Standards:
15.1.11A- Write with a distinctive focus.
1.5.11B- Write using well-developed content appropriate for the topic.
1.5.11C- Write with controlled organization

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