Name: Natalie Scarborough

Date: November 10, 2014

Subject and Grade: English 10th

Length of Lesson: 60 minutes

Unit/Chapter Objective/ Generalization/ Big Idea:

Students, today we will be making digital presentations using Prenzi for you
research presentation. You will need to make a digital presentation explaining the
main topic of your paper and examples of evidence to support this topic. We are
going to present these in two days to the entire class. Digital presentations are
important for this project because it helps connect the audience to the speaker
These presentations will need to be in perfect shape. One of your presentations
will be showcased in the 10th grade open house.
Lesson Objective:
Outline Prenzi presentation
Create a presentation
Write out a speech to give during presentation
Standards Addressed:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL9-10.4
Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically
such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, substance, and
style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL9-10.5
Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive
elements) in presentation to enhance explanations of findings, reasoning, and evidence
and to increase interest.
ISTE.SS-CREATVITY.CI1
Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, and processes.
ISTE.SS-RESEARCH.3D
Process data and report results.
Materials:
Paper
Pencils
Computer
Internet connection

Background and Rationale:

What are the key concepts of the lesson?
Preparing a presentation of a research paper.
Preparing will consist of
outlining
creating a digital presentation
preparing speech for presentation
What is the critical academic language that must be addressed in this lesson?
Prezi, presentation, research, digital, outline.
How does this lesson connect with and build on previous lessons?
The last 5 lessons have focused on how to write a research paper. Students
have completed their papers and received teacher constructed edits and
suggestions.
How do you build on this lesson in subsequent lessons?
The next lesson will focus on completing student presentation. Students will
then present them to their fellow students.
Procedures and Time line:
Introduction: (10 minutes):
Class, today we are going to take your research papers and create Prezi power
points to go along with your presentations. For this project you will need to
pretend that this presentation will be given in a professional seminar. The
student with the best presentation will be chosen to present at the 10th grade
open house.
Explanation of today's grade.
Task
Above Average 3 Average 2
Below Average 1
Presentation Outline is clear
outline
and easy to
follow. Outline
includes all major
elements of
paper.

Outline is
unclear and
sometimes
difficult to
follow.
Outline
includes most
major elements
of paper.

Outline is
unclear and
cannot be
followed.
Outline includes
few of the
paper's major
elements.

Digital
All major
Presentation components of
content
student research
present.

Most of the
components of
student
presentation

Few of the
components of
student
presentation

present.

present.

Presentation Presentation is
style
visual appealing
by using different
color text,
pictures, and
interesting
formats.

Presentation is
somewhat
appealing.
Presentation
includes most
of the
following:
colorful text,
pictures, and
interesting
formats.

Presentation is
dull.
Presentation
contains little
use of colorful
text or pictures.
Standard format.

Citation

Most
information in
student
presentation is
properly cited.

Student's
presentation
contains no
citation.

Student's
presentation
contains few
mistakes.

Student's
presentation
contains many
mistakes.

All information
in student
presentation is
properly cited.

Grammar/ Student's
Punctuation presentation is
free from
mistakes.

Procedures:
10 Minutes:
Students will make an outline of their presentation. An explanation of
teacher's expectations will be written on the board. These are...
Outline must be written clearly in bullet style form.
Outline must be written in pencil.
Outline must focus on the subject of your research paper.
Outline must contain proof of your research.
All citation that will be used in your digital presentation must be in your
outline.
35 Minutes:
*five minutes is added to this portion to account for students changing activities.
Students will receive a handout with digital presentation guidelines.
Students will be sorted into two groups (Groups A and Groups B)
Students in group B will begin working on their Prenzi presentation
Students will first complete the how to log on the computer.
Students will then begin working on their presentation.

 Digital presentations are expected to have...

Graphics on at least 5 of the slides
Quotes from the source of your research.
Inclusion of all topic sentences.
Interesting format, graphics, and font/letter color
A computer lab teacher will be present for any computer related
questions.
Students in group A will begin working on their presentation speeches.
Students will write on flash cards facts and phrases they want to use for
each slide.
Students progress will be assessed by teacher as students are working.
Students will swap places after 15 minutes.
Closure: (10 minutes)
Teacher will take student questions
Students will hand in their outlines and save their computer work.
Assessment Evidence:
Formative assessment will be taken in the form of teacher observation.
Summative assessment will be graded on the outline and digital presentation.
Assessment will be graded by using the rubric below.

Task

Above Average 3 Average

Below Average 1

Presentation Outline is clear

outline
and easy to
follow. Outline
includes all major
elements of
paper.

Outline is
unclear and
sometimes
difficult to
follow.
Outline
includes most
major elements
of paper.

Outline is
unclear and
cannot be
followed.
Outline includes
few of the
paper's major
elements.

Digital
All major
Presentation components of
content
student research
present.

Most of the
components of
student
research
present.

Few of the
components of
student research
present.

Presentation Presentation is
style
visual appealing

Presentation is Presentation is
somewhat
dull.

Citation

by using different
color text,
pictures, and
interesting
formats.

appealing.
Presentation
includes most
of the
following:
colorful text,
pictures, and
interesting
formats.

Presentation
contains little
use of colorful
text or pictures.
Standard format.

All information
in student
presentation is
properly cited.

Most
information in
student
presentation is
properly cited.

Student's
presentation
contains no
citation.

Student's
presentation
contains few
mistakes.

Student's
presentation
contains many
mistakes.

Grammar/ Student's
Punctuation presentation is
free from
mistakes.

Modifications:
Students who did not grasp the lesson will be asked to rework the portions that are
incorrect. Part or parts that these students can not complete independently will be
done under teacher supervision.
Students who want enrichment can make a digital presentation of their favorite
author. Students who complete and present presentation will be given 10 bonus
points.
Students who are hearing impaired will be given headphones to aid during
instruction. Teacher has a mouthpiece connection to the headphones and will
speak the lesson and instructions into the mouthpiece.

Presentation Guidelines
Presentation will contain at least five slides.
Presentation will need to have interesting and varied graphics.
Presentation should have a title page.
Presentation should flow effortlessly from one slide to the next.
Words on slides should be brief. *Remember- slides are visual aids not lectures*
Presentations should contain quotes to back-up each supporting topic.
Presentation should have a conclusion.
Do not write your whole speech on slides. Words on slides should be brief and
are used as props not a lecture.
Do not make grammar or spelling errors on your presentation.
Do not create your slides out of order. This is to help insure that you slides are in
order when you give your presentation.
Do not turn in your presentation before you review it.
Do not turn in a bare presentation. Doing the bare minimum will result in a low
grade.