Senior Presentation Project Notes and Expectations

General Project Requirements: Educationally appropriate. Project due: 25 September 2017 Any web sites or images from web sites must be cited. PowerPoint is only an aid; you must be prepared to speak about your presentation using the slide show for support. Do not write in complete paragraphs. Must include at least five (5) pictures from original or published sources. All transitions should be uniform and brief. Make sure there is an obvious contrast between your font and your background. Presentation limited to eight minutes in length.

Slides: One through Four Slide One Unique Title Don’t be boring “Blank’s Life” is boring. Slide Two A total of four (4) of the following: Events that occurred the year you were born Famous people who share your day of birth People we’ve heard of… Famous events that happened on the day of your birth Pick interesting events Slide Three A baby picture and two (2) comments about you as a baby or small child from your parents. Slide Four A picture of you and your family at any age.

Slides: Five through Eight Slide Five A list of activities that you enjoy Pick at least three Personalize what your activities mean to you Slide Six Things that people may not know about you. Hidden talent Athletic achievement World travel Everything must be school appropriate Mrs. Hillman is a mandated reporter Slide Seven A bulleted summary of the person who had the best influence on your life, impacted you in the most positive way. Use specific details Use a picture if you can Slide Eight A pictorial that shows the best day of your life. You may use pictures from other sources to “show” your best day

Slides: Nine through Twelve Slide Nine Mission Statement Things you hope to achieve in your life. What is or what will be the mission of your life? If you had to make a list of things you most want to do by your ten year reunion, what would it say? Slide Ten How you plan to make the world a better place. Be specific Slide Eleven An epithet or maxim that sums up your beliefs. A saying that reflects your beliefs of personality Not simply a bumper sticker that you like Slide Twelve Cite your photo sources MLA Format: Web Site Name. Day Month Year. <URL>

Project Rubric (100 points total) Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Presented on Due Date Meets All Requirements Grammatically Correct, Flows Smoothly Presentation is Lively and Adds to Information on Slides Total Score: Grade:

Have Fun. Be Appropriate. Due: 25 September 2017

Senior Project Presentation Rubric Name: Period: Criteria 1 2 3 4 5 Presented on Due Date Meets All Requirements Grammatically Correct, Flows Smoothly Presentation is Lively and Adds to Information on Slides Total Score: Grade: