Canadian Heroes of the 20th Century: Lesson 7

LESSON 7

Class Presentations

Time: 2-3 Periods (depending on class size)

Expectations:
Students will:

present their individual findings to the class using their folders, and any other medium they have developed;
listen attentively, participate in class discussion, and submit their folders to the teacher. (It is at the teacher's discretion whether the class will submit their folders at the beginning of the presentations or whether each student is required to submit their material - folder, essay, display - together at the end of their presentation.)

Materials:

Teacher's Presentation and Project Evaluation Sheet

Lesson Plan:

Designate the order of the individual class presentations.
Use Presentation and Project Evaluation Sheet to grade overall progress and completion of the assignment.

Evaluation Opportunities:

Teacher observation of each presentation.
Student behavior and participation.
Collect project materials: folder, essay, display.

Name_________________________

Canadian Heroes of the Twentieth Century

Presentation and Project Evaluation Sheet

Essay

Thesis Statement

Total___ / 4
Excellent
4
Good
3
Satisfactory
2
Unsatisfactory
1

A concise, clear statement that puts forward a position or point of view for development. Some complexity of thought. A statement that puts forward a position or point of view for development. A position or point of view is expressed but not clearly or concisely. Lacks position or point of view. Needs more work.

Research & Documentation

Total___ / 4
Uses a number of primary sources appropriately to develop the thesis. Determines the reliability of the source.
Demonstrates understanding of connections and relationships in the evidence. Proper documentation and bibliography.
Missing one key component of an excellent essay. Heavy reliance on one type of primary source. Clear documentation. Missing two components of an excellent essay. Uses only one type of primary source. Missing three components of an excellent essay. Uses only one primary source. Insufficient documentation

Conclusion

Total___ / 4
Concluding statement summarizes appropriately the findings of the research. Refers to the thesis. Is stated in a clear and succinct manner. Summarizes and draws some appropriate conclusions. Refers to the thesis. Is somewhat clear. Draws a few conclusions. Does not refer to the thesis. Lacks clarity. Conclusion is missing. Does not refer to the thesis. Conclusion does not follow from the evidence or research.

Clarity of Presentation

Total___ / 4
Use of clear, concise language. Flowing paragraphs. Good sentence structure. Free of major grammatical errors and spelling mistakes. Generally clear language with complete sentences. Few grammatical and spelling errors. Presentation is understandable. Some errors in sentence structure. Grammatical errors are noticeable. Presentation is confusing. Numerous errors in sentence structure. Many errors in grammar and spelling.

Organization of Presentation

Total___/ 4
Logical development of thesis with well organized paragraphs, including: clear introduction, body (5 flowing paragraphs), and conclusion. Use linking words as indicators of development of thesis. Paragraph organization including: introduction, evidence, and conclusion. Some clear development of the thesis. Lacks clear development of the thesis. Lacks logical paragraph organization. Lacks paragraphs. Does not develop the thesis or proceed in an appropriate direction.

TOTAL SCORE
/20

Oral Presentation

Clarity of Message Total___ / 4	Excellent 4	Good 3	Satisfactory 2	Unsatisfactory 1
Clarity of Message Total___ / 4	Theme is clearly and coherently presented and stated.	Theme is clear in either the presentation or written statement.	Some aspects of the theme are clearly presented in the project.	Theme is not clear.
Creativity and Originality Total___ / 4	Effective, innovative or imaginative approach that captivates or attracts the attention of the audience.	Effective and interesting approach with good visual appeal. Some creativity or originality.	Some visual appeal with limited creativity or originality.	Lacks creativity and visual appeal.
Research and Effort Total___ / 4	Thoughtful, thorough, and well documented. Obvious signs of an exceptional effort.	Thoroughly researched and documented. A complete piece of work.	Some significant research and documentation but not complete in all aspects.	Incomplete research and documentation. Little evidence of independent thought.
Written Support Material Total___/4	Well organized and clearly expressed written material that enhances the viewers understanding of the project. Minimal mechanical errors.	Organized written material that helps the viewer understand the project. A few mechanical errors.	The written statement is not clear and is only somewhat organized. Numerous mechanical errors.	Unorganized and unclear written statement with serious mechanical errors. No written support material.
Format and Style Total___/4	The medium of presentation is most appropriate to convey the theme of the project.	Medium helps to convey the message or theme.	Medium is not particularly effective for the theme.	Medium is not appropriate for the theme.
TOTAL SCORE Peer Evaluation Average /10
Complete Folder: All Project Worksheets Completed / 10
Project Total /60

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