Sunday, May 19, 2013

Week 18


Common Core Standards and  Associated Assignments


Present information, findings, and supporting evidence (e.g., reflective, historical investigation, response to literature presentations), conveying a clear and distinct perspective and a logical argument, such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning, alternative or opposing perspectives are addressed, and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and a range of formal and informal tasks. Use appropriate eye contact, adequate volume, and clear pronunciation.
  • Plan and present an argument that: supports a precise claim; provides a logical sequence for claims, counterclaims, and evidence; uses rhetorical devices to support assertions (e.g., analogy, appeal to logic through reasoning, appeal to emotion or ethical belief ); uses varied syntax to link major sections of the presentation to create cohesion and clarity; and provides a concluding statement that supports the argument presented. (11th or 12th grade.)




 May 20-24      Junior Project Presentations Continue Monday and Tuesday. 

Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.

 May 20th        Final Junior College Prep Electronic Portfolio Due

Assignment Due: Research Portfolio due 5/20 including Resume, Best papers, “sizzle reel”, artwork, and Junior Project 
Sign Up for 10 minute/student "interview slots"  Thursday the 23 and Friday the 24th during Class, Nutrition, Lunch slots

Students who are not particpating in interview are expected to work silently or they will get an automatic zero for their project grade,



 May 28 – 31    Final Exam Week
         Assignment Due: Portfolio Presentation is Final  (College/Job Interview format). 40% of Final Grade, Essay is 60 %

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