1. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Family Matters Presentation Topics and Guidelines

2. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Each Group Will: Choose a topic from the list and create a thesis that argues something about the topic Present your findings as a group to the class in a 60 minute presentation Teach the class about the historical topic chosen Connect the topic to Family Matters Lead a class discussion for approximately 30 minutes

3. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Individually You Will: Research your given topic Examine how your topic connects to the novel Find quotations to support your group’s thesis and analyze said quotations insightfully Help lead a class discussion Participate in other group discussions (note that this counts as a mark on your rubric for this presentation)

4. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Organization: 1.Individual historical teaching (approximately 2- 3 minutes each) 2.Individual connection to novel and analysis of quotations (3-5 minutes each) 3.Group led discussion with class (approximately 30 minutes) 4.Please note that each group member must contribute and lead the discussion equally

5. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Organization: Please note that you do not have to divide your presentation up in this exact manner. That is, if you choose to have class discussions in between your individual analysis, you can do so. The caveat is that you must control the class discussion so it does not take any more than 30 minutes of your presentation time.

6. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Organization: Also, as a group, you are required to use secondary sources to aid you in your presentation. The group will hand in one complete bibliography which contains at least 4 sources (not including the novel itself).

7. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Topic # 1: Parsi Traditions  Examine Parsi Traditions both old and modern  Teach the class about Parsis and make connections to the novel Discussion Topic:  Traditions in any religion, community, or cultural group

8. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Topic # 2: Setting – Bombay to Mumbai  Examine the reasons behind the name change and how different cultural groups reacted to the change  Examine also topics including the Indian Emergency  Make the appropriate connections to the novel Discussion Topic:  Politics in any region and how it affects the public

9. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Topic # 3: Parkinson's Disease & Aging  Examine the disease itself as well as some of the common effects of aging  Make the appropriate connections to the novel Discussion Topic:  How disease and aging affects families and loved ones

10. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Topic # 4: Fire Temples  Examine what Fire Temples are and why they are significant  Make the appropriate connections to the novel Discussion Topic:  How religion can affect communities, individuals, and families.  Please note, do not include religious wars as this is the topic in the sample presentation

11. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Topic # 5: Shiv Sena  Examine the origins of the Shiv Sena and how they affected and continue to affect the lives of Indians  Make the appropriate connections to the novel Discussion Topic:  How control, especially through force, can corrupt individuals and communities

12. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Rubric CriteriaRemedialLevel 1Level 2Level 3Level 4 Knowledge & Understanding  Little evidence or research  Little understanding of topic  Little attention paid or poorly phrased discussion questions  Some evidence of research  Some understanding of topic  Some attention paid or adequately phrased discussion questions  Good evidence of research  Good understanding of topic  Good discussion questions  Evidence of insightful research  Insightful understanding of topic  Interesting and thought- provoking discussion questions Thinking & Inquiry  Thesis statement is too general or limited  Little proof of thesis provided  Quotations are inconsistently explained  Minimal analysis  Poor connection made to thesis  Thesis statement is adequately phrased  Some proof of thesis provided  Quotations are adequately explained  Adequate analysis  Adequate connections made to thesis  Thesis statement is clear  Convincing proof of thesis provided  Quotations are well explained  Good analysis  Good connections made to thesis  Thesis statement is focused and concise  Overwhelming proof of thesis provided  Quotations are expertly explained  Insightful analysis  Excellent connections made to thesis Communication  Rarely looks up reads from notes  Frequent use of pauses, “ums”, “likes”, “y’knows”  Pacing too slow or fast; little awareness of stance  Voice has limited clarity  Organization is limited  Frequently reads from notes; occasionally looks at audience  Some use of pauses, “ums”, “likes”, “y’knows”  Pacing occasionally disrupted; little awareness of stance  Voice is generally clear  Organization is satisfactory  Occasionally reads from notes; usually looks at audience  Few pauses, “ums”, “likes”, “y’knows”; appropriate level of language  Good use of pacing and awareness of stance  Voice is expressive, good volume  Organization is good  Rarely reads from notes; eye contact constant  No filler words; language is appealing and interesting  Excellent pacing, and stance  Voice is clear and effective, loud, clear, & confident  Organization is excellent Application  Few or weak connections made to novel  Little encouragement of audience responses  Little participation made in presentations  Some connections made to novel  Some encouragement offered to audience responses  Some participation offered in presentations  Good connections made to novel  Good encouragement offered to audience responses  Good participation offered in presentations  Insightful connections made to novel  Excellent encouragement offered to audience responses (proof of listening)  Excellent and consistent participation offered in presentations

13. Mr. Mehrotra ENG 4U0 Good luck and remember, “words [have the] power to sway, words [have] accomplished mighty things, they [have] won wars” (Mistry 231). Think before you speak and present your information as clearly as possible.