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Proquest Learning Literature
SIRS Researcher
Teaching Books
Academic Integrity
Speak Teen Issue Research Project/Presentation
Choose a topic from the list below and design a project that shares accurate, reliable, and helpful information to an audience of your peers.
- Signs and Symptoms of Teen Depression/How to Help
- Bullying/Harassment in School
- 1.1. Definition
- 1.2. Gelinas Code of Conduct
- 1.3. Positive message to increase awareness
- Teens and Parents: Ways to increase communication
- Teen Safety: Online
- Teen Safety: Offline
- Other topic that connects to novel in relevant way
Your project can be in the form of an oral presentation (i.e. report out on current events related to issue), a pamphlet, music video, Power-Point, poster, interview, public service announcement or any mix of media. You may design a video-including film/news clips/interviews with pop culture figures/statistics/current news headlines). You must also connect to the novel Speak in some way-using text clips/images/allusions 1.e. poetry of Maya Angleou, etc.
All ideas must be submitted to me for approval first.
- You must accompany your project with a list of at least 3 reputable information sources listed in proper MLA format (use Noodle Tools)
- You can work in a group of 3 max.
- ALL presentations must begin with group members formally introducing topic and discussing their format, motivation, reason behind topic choice, anecdotes about the creation of product.
- ALL presentations must end with group members wrapping up ideas, and leaving audience with a lasting final thought.
- Rehearse your speaking portion and movement portion. Be familiar with any electronics being used and be mindful of facing the audience at all times.
- All files must be the proper version, and easily accessed and opened. It is critical that you try out beforehand. Be mindful of how to open newer versions of programs through Citrix.
- Mac-produced imovies must be saved/burned in a format compatible with school systems
-exceeds requirement
-meets requirement
-need work
-Project conveys good and relevant information about topic
-Project is organized
-Project is visually interesting/appealing to audience
-Project shows thought, creativity, connection to topic and novel
-Presenters are visible ,Clearly heard, enthusiastic
Confident use of space,
Rehearsed movement,
Seamless setup/ interaction with electronic devices or other props/visuals
OVERALL SCORE:_________________
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