8/4/2019 Presentation & Grading Rubric

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Name: ______________________________ Ms. NimsPeriod: _____ Date: __________________ Dystopian Lit.

Short Story PresentationsA Collaborative Project

Now that you have read and discussed a piece of dystopian literature, you are responsible for teaching yourclassmates about your short story its significance Working collaboratively with the members of your group,you will create a Glog or Prezi about your story. Remember, your audience is made up of classmates who youshould assume have not read your story before.

Regardless of which presentation tool you use, it must be engaging, interactive, and informative.

Minimum Requirements:

Written components: A brief (3-5 sentence) summary of the story and its premise.

A brief description of each of the main characters.

At least three examples of dystopian elements in the story, each with a quotation and

explanation. An explanation of the authors purpose(s).

An overview of the implications for the authors society.*

An overview of the implications for oursociety.

Multi-media: At least three images supporting overall presentation (original or found).

At least one video supporting overall presentation (original or found).

Links to group Voicestreams.

Odds & Ends: The title, authors name, and 3-5 sentences about the author*

The names of all group members, and links to their student blogs.

A link to the full text of the story A list of all sources used

*These components will require additional, outside research. Remember to cite your sources.

When complete, your groups Glog or Prezi must be posted on your blog and a link must be posted on theclass blog.

Please review grading rubric on the back.

Have fun! Be creative! Work together!

8/4/2019 Presentation & Grading Rubric

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Name: ______________________________ Ms. NimsPeriod: _____ Date: __________________ Dystopian Literature

Short Story PresentationsGRADING RUBRIC

4 = has the Wow! factor 3 = meets minimum requirements 2 = partially meets requirements1 = incomplete or carelessly done 0 = substantively incomplete / missing

Except for in the case of extenuating circumstances, all group members share the same grade.

Project Component Score Comments

Summary & Character Descriptions areinformative, clear and concise.

1 2 3 4

Dystopian elements are accurately

identified; textual evidence is relevant;explanations are insightful. 1 2 3 4

Explanations of authors purpose andsocietal significance are thoughtful andsupported by the text.

1 2 3 4

All outside sources are reliable andclearly cited.

1 2 3 4

Multimedia elements are well-selected

and effectively add to understanding 1 2 3 4

All Odds and Ends are included.1 2 3 4

Presentation tool is used effectively.1 2 3 4

Presentation to class is clear, engaging

and interactive.1 2 3 4

Group worked effectively together in arespectful and collaborative manner.

1 2 3 4

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