Each student shall
have the chance to present a summary of a current event in class (2 per
semester). There will be one presentation per day. Each presentation should be
1-3 minutes long. This is a quick way to accustom students to speaking in front
of the class. As this presentation is worth 10 participation points, you should
make sure that you are here for your assigned date – otherwise, make
arrangements with another student to switch dates.
Rubric:
A = student who
presents a relevant current event within the time limit and does not use
note cards while keeping eye contact with
audience.
B = student who
presents a relevant current event, but not within the time limit OR uses
note cards OR does not keep eye contact with
the audience.
C = student who
presents a relevant current event, but does not complete 2 of the other
requirements.
D = student who does
not present a relevant current event OR does not complete the other
3 requirements.
F = students who
does not complete any of the requirements.
World History Students – your current event must be regarding the
politics, environment or economics of any world country. For example, you could
report on the UN conference on Racism's results or on President Bush's recent
proposal regarding stem cell research.
United States Students - your current event must be regarding the
politics, environment or economics of the United States. For example, you could
report on President Bush's recent proposal regarding Homeland Security.
Sign ups for
dates will be posted on the side chalkboard during class this week.