Family Presentation

Expected Outcomes

Stage 3
Unit 2 Assignment 2
Unit 3 Assignment 2, 3
Unit 4 Assignment 1, 2,           3, 4
Unit 5 Assignment 1, 2,           3, 4

Stage 4 Academic
Unit 2 Assignment 1, 2, 4

































DescriptionPen and Paper Method

1. Each will create an oral and visual presentation about the students family. On the continuum, I have allotted two days for this assignment. Realistically, the assignment will probably take much longer.

2. The student will want to use such items as pictures, drawings, treasures, etc.,. to use in the visual part of the presentation. Of course, the items used should be discussed in the presentation as to how they relate to the student's family.

3. In the oral part of the presentation, the student’s family should be described to the audience. The student’s relationship to the different members in the family should be discussed and special things regarding the individuals should be talked about. The student’s role(s) that played within the family and how that role complements the functioning of the family should also be discussed.. The student should talk about special family events, traditions, occasions, or where they consider to be "home." The may even want to do some research on the origin of the family name.

4. Keep in mind that "family" does not necessarily have to mean blood relatives. Some people may consider a group of people other than relatives their family.

5. Talk about speech making with the students. Discuss introductions, conclusions, and the body of the speech. Preparing for a speech is very similar to writing an essay. The steps to the writing process will be very beneficial for this assignment.

Sub-skills Needed:

1. Writing strategies
2. Speaking strategies
3. Research strategies

Materials Needed

1. Provide a number of different materials for visual display (flip charts, blackboard, poster board, display table, overhead projector, project boards, etc.)

2. Provide different artistic mediums for creating the display (paint and paintbrushes, markers, pencil crayons, crayons, stencils, coloured paper, charcoal, conte, pastels, etc.)


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Computer IntegrationComputer Integration

The students will use the word processing program to create their speaking notes for the family presentation. The students may choose to use different font styles and colours or different bullet types to separate the different points in their introductions. If the students prefer speaking from index cards, they may wish to size their notes to paste onto the cards. Otherwise, they may use the printed 8 1/2 x 11 sheets.

The students may also wish to use some of the creative features in the word processing program to make their visual aids for the presentation.

See Computer Curriculum Guide:

Start Microsoft Word Section One, Pg. 1
Enter Text in a Document Section One, Pg. 11
Apply Bold, Italic or Underline Section Two, Pg. 5
Check Spelling and Grammar Section One, Pg. 18
Change Font, Font Sizes, and Colours Section Two, Pg. 15
Draw Objects Using the Drawing Tools Section Three, Pg. 1
WordArt Section Three, Pg. 9
Create a Paragraph Border Section Two, Pg. 22
Create a Page Border Section Two, Pg. 24
ClipArt Section Three, Pg. 6
Save a Document Section One, Pg. 13
Preview and Print a Document Section One, Pg. 14

Evaluation

Speaking Rubrics and Checklists
  • Speaking Rubrics
  • Speaking Assessment Criteria
  • Oral Presentation Checklist
  • Speaking Rubric II


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