Class Work
#1 Peer Editing Activity - you need a paper copy of your draft. Select one partner to read your paper. Your partner will be looking for the items on the list below.
1.
Is the problem
defined? What is the problem?
2.
Is there proof that a problem exists and is getting worse?
What is that proof?
3.
What are the causes of
the problem?
4.
What are the effects?
5.
Did the author answer these questions? Place a check by each one
that was used.
a.
What will it cost to solve the problem?
b.
How much time will it take to help?
c.
How easy will it be to solve the problem?
d.
How long will it take for the solution to work?
e.
Is your solution socially acceptable? (Remember the line about
dispatching deer to save the herd?)
f.
Is your solution legal?
g.
What do experts say?
h.
What has already been tried.
i.
Who needs to be convinced that the solutions need to happen?
j.
What other solutions might be considered? Why is yours the best?
k.
If you don't have answers to these points right now, please
conduct research.
6. Did the author include
the following?
a.
A personal experience
b.
Reference to art, movies, music, and/or literature
c.
Evidence from experts (required)
d.
A chart or graph
7.
Was MLA formatting and documentation used correctly?
8.
Is there a Works Cited page?
9.
Are headers on each page?
10.
Would you join in and help to solve the problem? Explain why or
why not. If so, what convinced you? If not, why not?
#2. How is your visual coming along? Here are the instructions:
Directions for the visual:
Create a PowerPoint or Prezi - numbers represent slides or bubbles.
Directions for the visual:
Create a PowerPoint or Prezi - numbers represent slides or bubbles.
1 Title Page to include your name , date and title of your presentation
2-3 defining and/or describing the problem. Prove that a problem exists.
2-3 sharing the causes of the problem.
2-3 explaining the effects of the problem
2-3 giving solutions and calling us to action!
1 Works Cited page.
If you prefer, you may complete one of the following in place of a PowerPoint or Prezi presentation:
A. Brochure
- you must cover the same items as listed in the PowerPoint
requirements. You will need 12 brochures - We can share to look at your
work.
B. Poster - be sure you take a picture of it and post it on CANVAS. Bring the poster to class on the day of the exam.
C. Clear other ideas/options with me.
You will have up to 3 1/2 minutes to share your information with the class.
Here is the rubric:
Presentation Rubric
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Evaluating
Student Presentations
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Developed
by Information Technology Evaluation Services, NC Department of Public
Instruction
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Total
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Organization
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Audience cannot understand
presentation because there is no sequence of information.
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Audience has difficulty following
presentation because student jumps around.
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Student presents information in
logical sequence which audience can follow.
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Student presents information in
logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
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Subject
Knowledge
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Student does not have grasp of
information; student cannot answer questions about subject.
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Student is uncomfortable with
information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.
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Student is at ease with expected
answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.
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Student demonstrates full
knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with
explanations and elaboration.
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Graphics
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Student uses superfluous graphics
or no graphics
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Student occasionally uses graphics
that rarely support text and presentation.
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Student's graphics relate to text
and presentation.
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Student's graphics explain and
reinforce screen text and presentation.
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Mechanics
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Student's presentation has four or
more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.
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Presentation has three
misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
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Presentation has no more than two
misspellings and/or grammatical errors.
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Presentation has no misspellings
or grammatical errors.
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Eye
Contact
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Student reads all of report with
no eye contact.
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Student occasionally uses eye
contact, but still reads most of report.
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Student maintains eye contact most
of the time but frequently returns to notes.
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Student maintains eye contact with
audience, seldom returning to notes.
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Elocution
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Student mumbles, incorrectly
pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to
hear.
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Student's voice is low. Student
incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing
presentation.
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Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces
most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.
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Student uses a clear voice and
correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear
presentation.
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Total
Points:
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EXAM!
The exam for the 8:30 class is Tuesday, December 15, 2015. The exam begins at 9:00 am. However, the room will be available at 8:30. YOU MUST BE PRESENT if you are in this class.
The exam for the 10:00 class is Thursday, December 17, 2015. The exam begins at 10:00 am. YOU MUST ATTEND if you are in this class.
You will:
A. Submit the final copy of your nature/environment essay on CANVAS. In addition to a paper copy.
B. Present your information and use the visual. The visual must also be submitted on CANVAS.
C. Take notes on the presentations and submit at 10% of the exam grade.
