Checklist for Group PresentationRead the brief article from Connect Writing 2.0.

Summarize the main points of the article.

Select 2-5 key words (important vocabulary words) from the article. Provide a definition for each of these words.

Come up with an interesting writing assignment to give the class, based on the article. You might:• Pose a provocative question to the class.• Ask your classmates to write about their own experiences.• Ask classmates to agree or disagree with one of the points mentioned in the

essay.

Find another source – either an essay/article or (better) a video– related to the topic of the article. Introduce this other source.

Create a group PowerPoint or Prezi. Every member of your group must talk.

First PowerPoint Slide: Class Writing Assignment

Ask students to write for 2-5 minutes before your group begins its presentation.

Choose an interesting/controversial topic related to your presentation.

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Place a question or writing assignment on your first PowerPoint slide.

Title Slide with Image: What is the subject of your presentation?

Names of Group Presenters:• List• Each• Member

Second PowerPoint Slide 2.

3.Third-Fourth PowerPoint Slide(s)

Summary of Article

• Do not use too much text

• Do not copy and paste text—summarize

the article in your own words

• Yes, you can use bullet points

• You may need at least two slides

• Explain complex terms to your audience

• Choose 3-5 vocabulary words and provide definitions

• Include an image for each term

Fourth-Sixth (?) PowerPoint Slides 4.Definition of Key Terms/Words

• Insert a link to a Youtube or a link to an online article about a topic that is relevant to your topic(s); show the class.

Final PowerPoint Slide 5.

Class Discussion• Select 3 students to read what they wrote at

the beginning of your presentation.

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