December 10, 2015 - Thursday

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

	Evaluating Student Presentations
Developed by Information Technology Evaluation Services, NC Department of Public Instruction
	1	2	3	4	Total
Organization	Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information.	Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around.	Student presents information in logical sequence which audience can follow.	Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow.
Subject Knowledge	Student does not have grasp of information; student cannot answer questions about subject.	Student is uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions.	Student is at ease with expected answers to all questions, but fails to elaborate.	Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.
Graphics	Student uses superfluous graphics or no graphics	Student occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation.	Student's graphics relate to text and presentation.	Student's graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation.
Mechanics	Student's presentation has four or more spelling errors and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation has three misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation has no more than two misspellings and/or grammatical errors.	Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Eye Contact	Student reads all of report with no eye contact.	Student occasionally uses eye contact, but still reads most of report.	Student maintains eye contact most of the time but frequently returns to notes.	Student maintains eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.
Elocution	Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for students in the back of class to hear.	Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing presentation.	Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear presentation.	Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all audience members can hear presentation.
				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.