Student Work 1

ELA	Performance Task	^3-1^final
(Content Area)		(Grade Level-Task Number)

Standard(s):

E3c-The student prepares and delivers an individual presentation in which the student:

· shapes content and organization according to criteria for importance and impact rather than according to availability of information in resource materials;

· uses notes or other memory aids to structure the presentation;

· engages the audience with appropriate verbal cues and eye contact;

· projects a sense of individuality and personality in selecting and organizing content and in delivery.

The Task:

Convince Me

Your class is going to engage in a project called “Convince Me”. Your job is to convince the other students in your class to buy a book that you think is absolutely wonderful. Each of your classmates will be given play money in the amount of $30.00. Your class will listen to everyone’s “Convince Me” presentation. Your job is to create such a wonderful book presentation that everyone in the class will want to buy the book you recommend.

After listening to everyone’s presentation, each person will have to spend their $30.00 by purchasing books they thought were interesting. Students may not buy the same book they are advocating. Your book talk must be enhanced with one of the following: a poster, a hypermedia presentation, music, dance, or a special guest appearance. Your presentation may not last longer than 5 minutes, but must be longer than 2 minutes. You may use note cards to assist you with your presentation.

Here is what you will need to do:

Choose a favorite book. Think about one that might not be known by all students. Make a list of things that make this book so wonderful. Use words that create a positive reaction by the audience.

Write and rehearse your presentation. Summarize your written presentation on note cards that you can use during the presentation. You may not read your presentation. Think about the power of pictures, dance, music, a jingle, or having special guest appearances.

Think about a way to engage your classmates in your presentation. (When your presentation is interactive, you will get your audience to remember your book.)

Note: For submission to DoDEA on commentaries on student work please include written and video presentation of “Convince Me.”

Circumstances of Performance

The student work is produced under the following conditions:

X	alone	X	in a group
X	in class	X	as homework
X	with teacher feedback	X	with peer feedback
	timed	X	extended project
	no opportunity for revision	X	opportunity for revision

Criteria for Success:

· Engages the audience in the presentation.

· One of the following is included in the presentation: a poster, a hypermedia presentation, music, dance, or a special guest appearance.

· The presentation is at least 2-minutes in length but not more than 5-minutes.

· Presentation is not read but may be aided by the use of note cards.

Related Standard(s):

E1c-The student reads and comprehends informational materials to develop understanding and expertise and produces written or oral work that:

· restates or summarizes information;

· relates new information to prior knowledge and experience;

· makes connections to related topics or information.