Wednesday, March 4, 2014

Lesson Objectives:

I can…

• prepare written/oral talking points
• determine introduction, transitions and conclusion

Opening:

1. Work to perfect your presentation tomorrow.

2. Discuss the flow of your ideas.

• which passages relate to similar insights?
• who will introduce the novel and the group members?
• how will group members all get the chance to speak and read in front of the large group?
• who will close our your presentation?

Work Period:

4. In your group, prepare your talking points about the novel.

• What are the key insights your gained about the Holocaust through the literature you chose?
• How does the passage each member has chosen enhance your understanding of the Holocaust?
• How can you effectively orally read the passages so that we understand the power of the language and the content of the message?
• How will you work through the various talking points and passages so that it flow naturally in front of an audience?

5. Finalize a "cue to cue" for your presentation.  Try a Flow Map.

• Introduction of Group
• Order of talking points and passages
• Transitions (relate to previous speaker)
• Conclusion

Closing:

6. Determine the order of presentations.

Homework: Prepare for your oral reading.  Work toward perfecting the following:

• pitch
• volume
• tempo
• phrasing
• enunciation