Background and Context for Poisonwood Bible

Group Presentations
Process:
Day 1: Use both print and electronic texts/databases to research your
topic.
Take notes.
Record bibliographic information.
Begin to work with group to organize information and plan how
present it.
Day 2: Create group presentation (powerpoint, prezi, google
presentation,
handout)
Organize and rehearse presentation.
Day 3: Present to class (Wednesday April 27th)
Must Have:
Information on your topic that is relevant, and as complete as
possible.
A visual aspect to your presentation to the class.
Your groups presentation should have a clear introduction and
conclusion
You must include a bibliography.
Evaluation:
See next page.

Presentation
Learning Skills Criteria
Responsibility

Organization

Independent Work
Initiative

E
E

G
G

S
S

N
N

Collaboration

Self-Regulation

Completes and submits work according to agreed upon timelines

Identifies, gathers, evaluates and uses information and resources to
complete tasks
Uses class time appropriately to complete tasks
Demonstrates curiosity and interest in learning
Works with others to resolve conflicts and build consensus to
achieve group goals
Perseveres and makes an effort when responding to challenges.

Rubric
Knowledge
Demonstrate your understanding of
the most important ideas and
supporting details of the topic
youre presenting.

Demonstrates limited
knowledge and
understanding of the
content and the key
terms relevant to the
topic.

Demonstrates some
knowledge and
understanding of the
content the key terms
relevant to the topic.

Demonstrates
considerable
knowledge and
understanding of the
content the key terms
relevant to the topic.

Demonstrates
thorough knowledge
and understanding of
the content the key
terms relevant to the
topic.

Uses critical / creative

thinking processes
with limited
effectiveness.

Uses critical / creative

thinking processes
with some
effectiveness.

Uses critical / creative

thinking processes
with considerable
effectiveness.

Uses critical / creative

thinking processes
with a high degree of
effectiveness.

Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
limited effectiveness

Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
some effectiveness

Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with
considerable
effectiveness

Expresses and
organizes ideas and
information with a
high degree of
effectiveness

Communicates to the
intended audience
with limited
effectiveness.

Communicates to the
intended audience
with some
effectiveness.

Communicates to the
intended audience
with considerable
effectiveness.

Communicates to the
intended audience
with a high degree of
effectiveness.

Thinking
Generate, expand, explore, and
focus your ideas to meet the
assigned purpose and audience for
your presentation.
Research: locate and select images
and content to effectively support
the ideas youre presenting.
Determine whether the ideas and
information youve gathered are
accurate, interesting and effective in
supporting your purpose.
Organize the images, graphics and
text to support the purpose for your
presentation.
Communication
Communicate in a clear, coherent
manner using a structure and style
effective for the purpose and
intended audience.

voice
image layout and word
choice
design conventions

Use a variety of vocal strategies

including tone, pace, pitch and
volume effectively to meet the
needs of your audience.