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Section 3: Overview

Developing an Evocative Presentation

We will work in seminar teams to extend our research and reading, synthesize our individual discoveries about what it means to live a life well-lived, and plan an audience-focused presentation that expresses our learning, thinking, and personal responses. After reading and discussing an informational text titled “How to Give a Killer Presentation,” we will determine the type of presentation we want to do, plan various aspects of our delivery, and prepare to present our findings through an evocative multimedia presentation, set of personal stories, group speech, or other means for the Section Diagnostic.

  • Lesson 1:

    We will examine the expectations of the Section 3 Diagnostic. We will synthesize our research to draft an overarching claim and a series of supporting claims to address the task question.

  • Lesson 2:

    We will select a presentation format and begin planning our presentation. We will reflect on and evaluate our progress on planning and preparing for the presentation and Culminating Task.

  • Lesson 3:

    If necessary, we will work in seminar teams and research pairs to do additional research to find information and evidence we need for claims on our Organizing Evidence Tools. We will review guidelines for using research portals and keyword searches, as designated by our teacher.

  • Lesson 4:

    We will examine effective presentation techniques and develop a team plan to assign roles and responsibilities for drafting the presentation.

  • Lesson 5:

    We will work with our seminar teams to draft our presentations. We will reflect on and evaluate the progress of our research.

  • Lesson 6:

    We will revise and rehearse our presentation in order to be prepared for the Section Diagnostic.

  • Lesson 7:

    We will present our Section Diagnostic and actively listen to and participate in the presentations of our classmates.

  • Lesson 8:

    We will review the teacher’s feedback on our Section Diagnostic and will use the feedback to make revisions to our work.

  • Lesson 9:

    We will share the analyses we have made about our independent reading texts and make connections to the unit. We will plan a final product to share our experiences from reading independently and the knowledge we have gained.