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Standards Addressed: W.10.2; W.10.6; W.10.8; SL.10.1; SL.10.2; SL.10.3; SL.10.4; SL.10.5; 10.6English II Unit I Research AssessmentYou and your partner will be assigned a Latin American author from a list of Nobel Prize winners (or other famous writers) and will complete the following assignment based on your research. Directions: With a partner, create a keynote presentation about your author including the information below. You will work together to produce one cohesive presentation, but each student will be graded separately on his/her own slides, presentation, and reflection.Name of your author: ________________________ Country of origin: ____________________REQUIREMENTSStudent 1Student 2An overview of the author’s country such as: major historical events (wars, establishment)culture (religion, customs, politics)list of 3 to 5 other famous authors from the countryBiographical information about the author such as: dates of birth/deathrelevant family informationimportant life events (accomplishments, education) A grade-level appropriate excerpt from an original writing by your author (must be pre-approved by the teacher). You will read the excerpt aloud to the class (30 to 60 seconds) and provide a summary of the piece of writing (“This section is about…”)**YOU MAY NOT CHOOSE YOUR EXCERPT FROM ANYTHING WE HAVE ALREADY STUDIED IN CLASS**A grade-level appropriate excerpt from a different original writing by your author (must be pre-approved by the teacher). You will read the excerpt aloud to the class (30 to 60 seconds) and provide a summary of the piece of writing (“This section is about…”)**YOU MAY NOT CHOOSE YOUR EXCERPT FROM ANYTHING WE HAVE ALREADY STUDIED IN CLASS**An interpretation of the excerpt chosen, including a discussion of author’s craft, imagery, figures of speech, suspense, etc. (“In this section, notice how…”)An interpretation of the excerpt chosen, including a discussion of author’s craft, imagery, figures of speech, suspense, etc (“In this section, notice how…”)A quote from a critic (in quotations) about the author’s work, which you will agree or disagree with and explain why OR a statement about how the culture of the country is reflected in the author’s literature.A different quote from a critic (in quotations) about the author’s work, which you will agree or disagree with and explain why OR a statement about how the author’s background is reflected in his/her literature.Works Cited Page for sources used (at least 3 – the author’s literature, the critic’s quote, and the information about the country)Works Cited Page for sources used (at least 3 – the author’s literature, the critic’s quote, and the biographical information)RUBRICSNAME_____________________________ NAME______________________________Student 1Student 2Comprehensive overview of countrymajor historical events (wars, establishment)culture (religion, customs, politics)list of 3 to 5 other famous authors from the country20Insightful biographical informationdates of birth/deathrelevant family informationimportant life events (accomplishments, education)20Appropriate selection and accurate summary of author’s writing 10Appropriate selection and accurate summary of author’s writing10Effective interpretation of selection including author’s craft20Effective interpretation of selection including author’s craft20Critic’s quote and student commentary OR reflection of history/culture in author’s work10Critic’s quote and student commentary OR reflection of background in author’s work10Standard spelling and grammar are appropriate for this grade level.5Standard spelling and grammar are appropriate for this grade level.5At least three sources are listed in Works Cited, accurately documented and in alphabetical order.10At least three sources are listed in Works Cited, accurately documented and in alphabetical order.10Appropriate photos/graphics are used and accurately credited on your slides.5Appropriate photos/graphics are used and accurately credited on your slides.5Presentation skills: language, diction, volume, pacing, enthusiasm, eye contact, etc.5Presentation skills: language, diction, volume, pacing, enthusiasm, eye contact, etc.5Visual appeal: design choices such as color, font, graphics, effects, and use of space enhance the presentation.5Visual appeal: design choices such as color, font, graphics, effects, and use of space enhance the presentation.5Thoughtful reflection (exit slip)10Thoughtful reflection (exit slip)10TOTAL POINTSTOTAL POINTS ................
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