This presentation will follow the traditional academic presentation style in that it will include an introduction, body, and conclusion. It will both assert an opinion and explain its validity with concrete examples and details. 

First, select two partners to work with and a genre of film to explain (be warned-- if I find you speaking a language other than English, you will be subjected to the "3 strikes & you're out" rule). 

Next, plan a seven minute presentation that will clearly defines the genre you selected.  Your presentation should have an introduction, body (that includes a film clip) and conclusion. 

The following things must be included:

Introduction Presenter names Genre defintion (in your own words)

Body Explain in greater detail 3 specific elements that a film within this genre must contain    You must identify these elements and define them in your own words   Use a clip (must be less than 1 minute) to SHOW us one of the three elements you presented (or all three in one clip).

Conclusion Restates the main ideas from the introduction and body parts in different words. Recommends what the audience do next

Other requirements:

• Must be a PowerPoint® presentation (or other presentation 
software including Flash and/or HTML, etc.)
• digital copies of presentations must be submitted to me 
on the day of your presentation <llmiller@gmail.com>


• You and your partners will each have three "target" words that I will listen for during your presentation.  I will be listening for correct pronunciation of these sentences on two levels:
  • correct pronunciation of individual sounds (e.g. b & p; f & v; /i/ as in "peel the orange" & /I/ as in "take a pill" )
    
    
  • Correct syllable stress within target words

Links with information about film genres

Due Dates:

Genre Selection =  Thursday, February 17

• Name(s) of people working together
• Genre on which you will present
  
 
• Outlines = Thursday, February 24
  
• Must include description and time of clip
  
• Must identify each speaker's 3 target words.
  
 
• Presentations = Tuesday, March 1
  
• You must be prepared; order of presenters will be chosen randomly that day--> if you are not present or not prepared on the 7th you will receive a ZERO for the project :(
  
  

Grading Criteria

• All required components present in a clear, complete manner in an appropriate format = 50% (group assessment)
 


• Presentation software used; introduction, body, conclusion & 1 minute clip presented with appropriate information (10%)


• 3 separate genre elements presented and clearly explained (10% each)
  
• Partner assessment of peer particiation & effort (10%)
 

• Time requirement met = 10% (group assessment)
  
• 3 targeted words correctly pronounced during presentation = 30% (individual assessment)