1. September 28-29, 2017 Objectives: Evaluate peer graduation speeches.
Review expectations for Senior Boards.
Catalyst:
Speech reminders
Homework & Reminders:
Keep reading Native Son
Upcoming MWDS check after Senior Boards
Keep up with the calendar

3. Visual Aid requirement (per CMS rubric)
You do not have to reinvent the wheel here. 
Visuals aids may be:
a self-generated document, image, or artwork.
a cited visual aid
a prop or model (i.e. a student presenting on concussion risk in sports could use helmets from various sports show how they offer protection from concussion).
A brief (20-30 second*) video clip
Students should directly reference and integrate the visual aid into their presentation. 
Visual aids may be distributed to the board, displayed centrally, or viewed via the Promethean board.
Some specific examples include graphs/charts (boring), timelines, photography, political cartoon, comparative models (before & after), or scale model.

4. Practicing your speech:
Groups of 3 or 4
Score based on rubric
One at a time giving speech
One "lead" member
One time-keeper (start when speech-giver starts)
Give constructive criticism
Discuss score based on CMS rubric
~12 min/student = ~50 minutes total

5. Order of Events: Shake hands and introduce (to each member)
Hand Letter to the Board
Set up visual aid while they’re reading
Wait for them to read it
Lead member will tell you when you can start
Don’t be nervous
Give your speech – making sure to reference visual aid
Thank them for their time
Ask if there are questions (there will be)
If you don’t know/have an answer, respond with:
“That’s a wonderful question. I’m not sure right now, but I’ll be happy to further my research to find an answer.” You won’t, but they don’t know that.

6. Sample Board Questions:
Why did you choose this topic?
What was the most interesting aspect of your research topic or service?
Why should AK students care about this topic?
How does your topic relate to your future goals?
What did you learn about yourself through completing this project?
How has what you learned in school prepared you for completing this project?
How have you grown through completing the Graduation Project?
If you could change something about your project, what would it be?

7. Senior Board speech: Outline on my website, Graduation Project tab
The Presentation – Guidelines
Provide each board member with a copy of your letter.
Wait for a signal from the Review Board before you begin your presentation, or ask the Review Board members if they are ready.
Introduce yourself to the Review Board.
Remember that you will be making a formal presentation. Please dress appropriately.
Do not chew gum.
Be aware of your body language. Avoid nervous gestures that may adversely affect your presentation.
Maintain eye contact with the Review Board.
Do not read your presentation.

8. Senior Board speech: Outline on my website, Graduation Project tab
The Presentation – Guidelines
Practice your presentation several times until you feel comfortable with its format and content. Also, time your presentation to be sure that you do not exceed the ten-minute maximum.
Practice imagining what questions your Review Board might ask you (or ask a parent or a friend to compose questions for you) and plan the answers you would give. Your board may not ask these exact questions, but this will give you an opportunity to practice answering questions. Remember that questions should address a clarification or extension of your topic. Review Boards will be trained regarding the nature of appropriate questions. However, if you are asked a question that you feel is not appropriate (e.g., a question that is purely personal), you have the right to reply politely that the question does not relate to your research.