Standard 10-22-2013

Lot of time taken today in preparation for the presentations tomorrow.  You created lists of traits and then found evidence to back them up.  While you want to share physical traits and factual information, the emphasis during the presentations should be on the personality traits and characteristics.

Those traits and characteristics need to be supported as well.  One piece of support is okay, two are good, three is convincing.  Be thinking about that as you edit your ideas tonight.

Think seriously about the support too.  Quote only what you need.  Don't offer ten lines of material for five words of important text.  Choose the exact part of the passage you need.

Have a clear intro and a solid wrap-up sentence.  Don't leave us hanging.

Present with enthusiasm!  If you are boring we will be bored.  No one wants to be bored.  I have ZERO tolerance for unenthusiastic presentations.

We'll be starting with the Jonas groups and then moving to The Giver groups.  Each group will have a maximum of five minutes to convey their information.  Be ready.  Here is the explanation sheet one more time.  Don't get bogged down answering all those questions.  They are there just to get you thinking about your character.

Here's a challenge for you. You and your group will be assigned either The Giver or Jonas. Your task will be to develop and write a strong characterization of the character. You need to know who he is, how he acts, how he thinks, why he does what he does, what his mindset is, what his motivations are. You also need to be able to support your ideas with evidence from the book. That means quotes! Without the quotes, your ideas are flimsy.

Get started today. Make a plan. As a group decide who The Giver or Jonas is. Figure out what you want to say about him.

Once you agree on a general plan for his characterization, find those supporting quotes, key words, lines, and phrases that clarify and strengthen your claims.

Next you need to make a plan of presentation. In what sequence will the information be revealed? Who will be saying what? You all need to participate. Play to your strengths.

Finally, practice a couple times. Be sure you feel good about the info you share. Present with passion and flair. This is not the time to be shy, quiet, cool, or silly. Bring your "A" game. This is a group grade; however, I reserve the right to adjust scores accordingly.

Any questions? Get busy! 

Acuity tests will be Thursday.  

See you soon.