Cardenas
English 9
Due Dates
Periods 1, 3, and 5: TBD
Periods 2, and 6: TBD
Expository Presentation
Expository presentations should be informative, with the goal of describing,
explaining or defining an idea or process. You have a LOT of scope in picking
something that interests you!
Your presentation may be ​
one​
of the following:
1. A “Sequence” presentation: You teach the class how to do or make
something.
2. A “Cause and Effect” Presentation: You go over why something happened
and what occurred after as a result.
3. A “Problem-Solution” presentation: You present a problem and come up
with/find/talk about a solution to that problem
4. A “Compare and Contrast” presentation: You inform the class how two
things are similar and different and why that information is important.
5. A “Chronological” presentation: You teach the class the time events of
something that occurred.
Presentation Requirements
Your presentation must have…
1. At least 1 visual aid (graph, map, bar chart, pie chart, illustration)
2. Title and subtitles
3. Relevant, and sufficient facts, extended definitions, concrete details,
quotations, or other information and examples appropriate to the topic
4. Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to manage the
complexity of the topic.
5. Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports
the information or explanation presented. Ending has to tell the audience
the significance of your presentation.
6. Three sources
Topic Requirements
Your expository presentation must be science-centered!
You may pick a topic from below or come up with your own. However, if you are
making up your own topic you have to have that idea approved by me.
List of Topics
Sequence/Chronological:
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How to make your own compost
How to build your own vegetable garden
How to save more paper
Explain the process of a baby’s development in the womb
Explain the process for creating makeup
Explain the process of digestion
How a seed turns into a tree
The rock cycle
carbon cycle
Cause/Effect:
1. Explain what is causing air pollution and how that affects humans
2. Explain what causes your arteries to clog and how that affects your body
3. Explain the cause and effect of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima bombing
4. The effects of removing the top predator (wolves) from Yellowstone
5. Poor health habits and cardiovascular diseases
6. Dehydration and the body: Why should we drink water?
7. Global warming and the effects on small islands in the pacific 8. What is the cause (or the effect) of people not getting their children
vaccinated?
9. What effect does stress have on health?
10. Agriculture runoff and the effects on lakes
Problem and Solution
1. Explain how the near extinction of the California Condors was solved
2. Diseases and vaccines
3. Heart problems and solutions
4. endangered species and solutions
5. The promotion of bicycle use can reduce air pollution
6. The use of pesticides should be banned to prevent health problems
Compare and Contrast
1. Killer whales and blue whales
2. The tropical rainforest of the Amazon vs the tropical rainforest of
Indonesia
3. Carnivore mammal and a herbivore mammal
4. Earth with Mars
5. Plastic vs Biodegradable material
6. Vegetarian Diet to Omnivore Diet
7. Bulimia and Anorexia
8. two types of exercise
9. Two ways of losing weight: one healthy and the other dangerous
10.Volcanoes vs Earthquakes
11. Pollution in the U.S and Pollution in China
Criteria Claim 4 3 Main idea/topic sentence is Main idea/topic sentence is 2 Main idea is NOT 1 The main idea is clearly stated within the first sentence of the paragraph. The main idea is clear. clearly stated within the first sentence of the paragraph. The main idea is NOT clear. described within the first sentence of the paragraph. Main idea is NOT clear. unidentifiable/ there is no evidence of a main idea within the paragraph. Evidence Evidence from 3 sources are used that clearly support the claim. Evidence are used from 3 sources that mostly support the claim. This evidence supports the main idea of the paragraph. Evidence from 1­2 sources paraphrased or directly quoted. Evidence/supporting details from the text are absent. This evidence does NOT support the main idea of the paragraph. Explanation Each piece of evidence is clearly paraphrased and the connection to the claim is explained. Each piece of evidence is mostly paraphrased and explained, the reader is mostly certain how the evidence connects to the claim. Evidence is partially paraphrased and explained, reader somewhat uncertain as to how the evidence supports the claim. No explanation or additional paraphrasing included. Organization and Visual Appeal Includes all 6 focus areas on presentation Poster includes 5 focus areas; draws the attention of the viewer; may be slightly cluttered, but still legible. Poster includes 3­4 focus areas; simple design; either lacking in information or appears to be incomplete 2­1 or no focus areas; little to no information, or so much information that it is hard to follow. Grammar and Conventions EVERY sentence is clear. NO ERRORS in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure. EVERY SENTENCE is clear. NO MORE THAN 2 ERRORS in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure. Sentences SOMEWHAT clear. 3 ERRORS in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure. Sentences unclear. 4 OR MORE ERRORS in spelling, punctuation, capitalization, or sentence structure. Professionalism Project turned in ​
ON TIME. Project is ​
highly creativ​
e and shows extra, college­ready effort and care. Project is ​
neat and organized, impressive and fun to look at. Project turned in ON TIME. Project is creative and decorated. Project is well­organized. Project turned in ON TIME. Project is somewhat creative. Project is somewhat organized. Project is LATE Project is not creative. Project is not organized. Research All information is correct and appears on the final poster. Cites sources. Most information appears on poster; may not be clear. One or two errors in citation. Some correct information appears on poster; may not be clear. Does not cite sources. Little or no info is on poster; unclear. No citations. Delivery and Presentation Shares all research with peers confidently, obviously is prepared and explains research in depth. Asks for questions and answers when able. Every member of the group shares. Shares most research with peers confidently, obviously is prepared and explains research. Asks for questions. Every member of the group shares. Shares some research with peers confidently, is somewhat prepared to share research. Answers questions when asked. Most group members share. Shares very little of research with peers confidently, is not entirely prepared to share research. Does not answer questions. Few members of the group share. ___/32
32-27= A = 4
26-21 = B = 3 25-16 = C = 2 15-1 = 1 = NP 0