Analytical presentation

This week, you will submit a PowerPoint presentation based on your Analytical Paper.

Your 5- to 10-slide presentation should explain your chosen text on a literal level and provide a brief discussion of your analysis. The last slide in your presentation should be a learning activity or tool for those viewing your presentation. The goal of the last slide is to guide others in the right direction so that they can develop greater insights about your text and its implications.

Be creative! How can you teach others what you have learned?

Ideas for engaging learning activities include:

● Design a scavenger hunt; audience members must find examples in the text to confirm or challenge your conclusions

● Create a checklist that others can use as they read the assigned text ● Create an infographic or poster that presents your analysis at a glance ● Provide instructions for a debate

See the rubric for specific grading criteria.

Rubric

Analytical Presentation

Crite ria

Ratings Pts

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Cont ent

60 to >53.4 ptsExceeds ExpectationsStudent demonstrates a thorough understanding of the text. The presentation successfully guides viewers through a complex analysis to develop a more meaningful interpretation of the text.

53.4 to >47.4 ptsMeets ExpectationsStudent demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the text. The presentation successfully guides viewers through an analysis to develop a more meaningful interpretation of the text.

47.4 to >43.2 ptsApproaches ExpectationsStudent demonstrates some understanding of the text. The presentation may partially guide viewers through an analysis to develop a more meaningful interpretation of the text.

43.2 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsStudent demonstrates little understanding of the text. The presentation does not guide viewers through an analysis to develop a more meaningful interpretation of the text.

60 pts

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Teac hing Activ ity

15 to >13.35 ptsExceeds ExpectationsThe teaching activity is well thought-out, clearly articulated, creative, engaging, and effective.

13.35 to >11.85 ptsMeets ExpectationsThe teaching activity is well thought-out and effective.

11.85 to >10.8 ptsApproaches ExpectationsThe teaching activity is unclear and/or mostly fails to engage the viewer.

10.8 to >0 ptsDoes Not Meet ExpectationsThe teaching activity is missing.

15 pts

Total Points: 75

A few important tips your professor emphasized:

● Avoid large paragraphs ● Use bullet points instead of full sentences ● Use visuals more than text ● Keep slides clean and readable

● Pretend you are presenting to a class

You can also use:

● dark vintage backgrounds ● minimalist designs ● symbolic images instead of random pictures

If you want, I can also help you:

● make the actual slide text shorter, ● design the learning activity slide, ● create speaker notes, ● or build the full PowerPoint content slide-by-slide.