1. Graduation Project The Presentation

2. Targets  Present for 5-10 Minutes to Board of Staff and Community Members about your Graduation Project  Communication Skills  Content and Coherence  Self Reflection  Extemporaneous Responses

3. Use of Information  Presentation Points A. Catchy Introduction: 30 sec B. Overview of Entire Project: 30 sec C. Research Paper Topic & Points: 1-2 min. D. Overview of Practical Experience: 30 sec E. Collaboration with Mentor: 1-2 min F. Success and Challenges: 1-2 min G. Impact of Project on You: 30 sec H. Wrap-up Statement- 30 sec

4.  Visual Aid Visual Aid Visual Aid PowerPoint/Multi-media Presentation PowerPoint/Multi-media Presentation Presentation Display Presentation Display Performance Performance

5.  Organize Your Presentation Logical Order Logical Order Transitions Between Points Transitions Between Points Use Note Cards Use Note Cards  Appropriate Clothing Professional Attire Professional Attire Suit, Dress Shirt, Tie, and Dress Shoes Suit, Dress Shirt, Tie, and Dress Shoes Skirt, Dress Pants/Blouse, and Dress Shoes Skirt, Dress Pants/Blouse, and Dress Shoes Authentic Attire Authentic Attire Explain During Presentation

6. Evaluation Criteria  Communication Skills Volume, Tone, and Articulation Eye Contact and Posture Poise, Enthusiasm, and Confidence Standard Grammar Adheres to Time Guidelines (5-10 Minutes) Professional or Authentic Attire Creative Use of Visual Aid

7. Evaluation Criteria  Content and Coherence Adheres to Main Idea Logical and Engaging Sequence Use of Supporting Details/Evidence  Self Reflection Evaluates the Project Process Reflects on Successes and Challenges Reflects on Collaboration with Mentor  Extemporaneous Responses Responds to Judges (Question/Answer Session) Confident, Polite, and Accurate

8. Preparation  Graduation Project Web Page  Completed Paper, Product, Portfolio  Completed PowerPoint/Presentation Aid  Set-up Needs for Presentation (door to outside, table, speakers, etc.)  Save Everything on H-Drive and Flash Drive (borrow from library if needed)  Use Flash Drive on Presentation Night  Check Flash Drive/Equipment in Teacher Computer (Videos, Audio)  Practice Using Interactive Pen

9. Use of Information  Review Presentation Rubric Communication Skills Content and Coherence Self Reflection Extemporaneous Responses  Practice, Practice, Practice! No Gum Use your Note Cards/PowerPoint Do Not Read from Cards/PowerPoint (Use as cues) Speak Clearly Use Moderate Pace Make Eye Contact Practice Pronunciation Practice in Front of an Audience (Parents, Friends, Teachers, and Classmates) Practice Again and Again!

10. Synthesis 5-10 Minute Presentation to a Board of Staff and Community Members on the Graduation Project Student on Grad Night - A. Smith Student on Grad Night - A. Smith Student on Grad Night - M. Guerrero Student on Grad Night - M. Guerrero Student on Grad Night - T. Collins Student on Grad Night - T. Collins Student on Grad Night - N. Maldonado Student on Grad Night - N. Maldonado Student Presentation Student Presentation

11. Evaluation  Presentation Rubric Presentation RubricPresentation Rubric Completed by Panel of Judges  Self Evaluation What would I have done differently?