Presentation Dates: Weeks 4 – 11 (no more than 3 or 4 presentations per week)
Worth: 15% of final mark (10% for presentation – 5% for written essay)
Starting the first week of classes you will have the opportunity to sign up for these presentation dates. This is a first come, first serve deal so decide on what date best suits you. I will only allow 3 presentations (or 4 regarding class time) per week and only 6 people per story (I don’t want to hear 15 different presentations on Charlotte’s Web). You may do this assignment in pairs but each individual must hand in their own work to the instructor. I will post the sign-up list on BlackBoard to let you know what dates are available.
Assignment:
Essay: This seminar assignment is part presentation/part essay. First, choose ONE story from the class syllabus that you wish to present on. You must then write a short paper of no more than 500 words on the story. Make sure you use proper MLA citation and other essay guidelines (12 pt. font, double-spaced, and New Times Roman). In your paper you are to cover the following:
A brief description on the story’s plot (no more than 3-4 sentences)
Your own personal statement on what the theme of the story is and why you think so
Your own thoughts and ideas on how this particular story is aimed at child readers and what children should observe, or perhaps learn, from the story
Please make sure you are using examples from the story to back up your argument. Remember than if you do this assignment in pairs, both individuals must write their own essay for the instructor. Essays will not be marked as a group, but individually.
Presentation: The second half of this assignment requires you to give a 5 – 10 minute presentation to the class. After your presentation you will hand in your essay to the instructor. During your presentation you may refer to your written work but do not read from your paper. Make sure you are speaking to your class about your paper and what you have found…