DEFM 200

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Assignment 1

· Assignment  (50 points)

· Prompt: Create and narrate a PowerPoint that could be presented to other teachers in your subject area explaining the application of the  Key Shifts in English Language Arts in your content area instruction. You will use information from your readings and your understanding of incorporating standards into your content area in order to enhance student comprehension to develop this presentation.

· Requirements:  Using the  Unit 1 PowerPoint Template , you will create a 5-7 minute narrated PowerPoint presentation.

Steps:

1. Choose a grade level and content area to focus on during this course.

· Grade level must be 4th-12th.

· Content area may  NOT be ELA but may be Science, Social Studies, The Arts, World Languages, Business and Technology, Computer Science, Health, or Mathematics.

 Read and review the following document:

·       Key Shifts in English Language Art Found at  https://www.ode.state.or.us/wma/teachlearn/commoncore/common-core-shifts-ela.pdfLinks to an external site.  .

3. Create your PowerPoint on the provided slide templates. (add PPT as an option, Yuja, etc. )

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· You must answer the prompts on each slide. However, you may delete the template text to write your answers and insert additional slides if you need extra space. You may also change the slide background and add visual elements if you desire.

4. Record the narrated presentation of your PowerPoint using either Screencast-O-Matic  https://screencast-o-matic.comLinks to an external site.  or a similar method.

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· Upload your presentation to Unit 1 Writing Assignment in Canvas.

Rubric

20 pts

ADVANCED - 4

Assignment is organized in a clear and logical manner. All components of the assignment are included and are supported with solid research and sound educational practices.

16 pts

PROFICIENT - 3

Assignment has clear organization. Most of the components of the assignment are included and are supported by some research and sound educational practices.

14 pts

BASIC - 2

Assignment’s organization is not cohesive. Several components of the assignment are missing and there is little evidence of research and sound educational practices.

11 pts

MINIMAL - 1

Assignment lacks organization and cohesion. The assignment does not address the stated components or use solid research or sound educational practices.

20 pts

ADVANCED - 4

PowerPoint slides are very neat and professional. Narration is clear and at a good volume. Presenter does not just read from the slides but expands and expounds on the information with additional detail

17 pts

PROFICIENT - 3

Slides lack some professionalism, or narration is not clear or too soft. Presenter does not just read from the slides but expands and expounds on the information.

14 pts

BASIC - 2

Slides lack some professionalism, or narration is not clear or too soft. Presenter generally reads from the slides but expands on the information a little

11 pts

MINIMAL - 1

Slides are sloppy or poorly constructed, and presentation is not appropriate for a professional setting. Presenter reads from slides without enthusiasm or confidence.

5 pts

ADVANCED - 4

Consistently follows APA format, including title page, citations, and References page when required. (NO errors)

4 pts

PROFICIENT - 3

Consistently follows APA format, including title page, citations, and References page when required. (1-2 MINOR errors).

3 pts

BASIC - 2

Limited (3-5) errors in APA forma,t including title page, citations, and References page when required

2 pts

MINIMAL - 1

More than 5 APA errors in format, including title page, citations, or References page when required.

5 pts

ADVANCED - 4

The presentation demonstrates exceptional use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar and syntax). NO ERRORS.

4 pts

PROFICIENT - 3

The presentation demonstrates consistent use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar and syntax). (1-2 MINOR errors)

3 pts

BASIC - 2

The presentation demonstrates inconsistent use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar and syntax). (3-5 errors).

2 pts

MINIMAL - 1

The presentation does NOT demonstrate use of standard English conventions (mechanics, usage, grammar and syntax). (More than 5 errors).