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| To develop analytical and interpretive skills in literature | |
| To develop persuasive writing skills | |
| To develop linguistic competency | |
| To develop listening and oral communication skills | |
| To develop reasoning skills | |
| To develop understanding of the concept of change |
Literature selections provide an opportunity for students to explore and gain insight into the concept through various autobiographies including the development of their own.
ACTIVITY: Students choose an autobiography to read from a selected list and complete a writing assignment.
PROJECT: Reflections-A Self Portrait
Students prepare an oral presentation about their written autobiography, using visual aids to assist them. Autobiographies include themes and influences that have created changes in their lives and have helped them grow.

Photos taken by Webographer Elizabeth
Oral Presentation Rubric
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Oral Presentation Rubric : CHANGE through Language Project Arrow: Clow
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CATEGORY |
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Content |
Shows a full understanding of the topic. |
Shows a good understanding of the topic. |
Shows a good understanding of parts of the topic. |
Does not seem to understand the topic very well. |
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Posture and Eye Contact |
Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident. Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. |
Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation. |
Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact. |
Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation. |
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Speaks Clearly |
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, and mispronounces no words. |
Speaks clearly and distinctly all (100-95%) the time, but mispronounces one word. |
Speaks clearly and distinctly most ( 94-85%) of the time. Mispronounces no more than one word. |
Often mumbles or can not be understood OR mispronounces more than one word. |
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Props/Written Piece |
Student uses visual prop that shows considerable work/creativity and which make the presentation better and turns in a written piece. |
Student uses a visual prop but has limited work/creativity, adds to the presentation and turns in a written piece. |
Student uses a visual prop which does not add to the presentation and turns in a written piece |
Student does not use a visual prop for the presentation and turns in a written piece |
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