Elementary Spanish I
First part of the assignment:
For this assignment, you will select a Hispanic individual within the United States as your focus. Make sure that the individual has worked, influenced, or excelled in the Hispanic community in the US. This individual may have gained notoriety in a variety of areas such as art, science, politics, activism, sports, etc. The PowerPoint presentation needs 8-10 slides. You are NOT ALLOWED to have words on the slides, except for headers. In others words, each slide will contain only a header and pictures, diagrams, etc. You will upload the PowerPoint in Canvas. One of your slides must contain a hyperlink to a video (2-3 minutes). The video should be about or directly related to the Hispanic person you have selected. Eventually you will be narrating these slides on the PowerPoint.
Your presentation must have the following elements:
o PowerPoint presentation (no more than 10 slides)
o Photos, illustrations, graphics, etc.
o A video of no more than 2-3 minutes (hyperlink)
Second part of the assignment:
Using PowerPoint (watch the entire tutorial video located in the modules), you will record your comments/notes on each individual PowerPoint slide. Include in your narration facts and data that you have gotten from your research that goes with the slide. On your last slide share your opinions of the person. Pay attention to your pronunciation. Your presentation must have the following elements:
o PowerPoint presentation (no more than 10 slides)
o Photos, illustrations, graphics, etc.
o A video of no more than 2-3 minutes (hyperlink)
o Researched facts and data that you will use in your narrative in your video
o Your personal opinion about the individual and his/her work, influence, impact
o During the audio recording make sure you talk/describe every one of your slides, as if you were doing the presentation in front of the class.
Important:
~Use Slide transition in the Power Point presentation. (VERY IMPORTANT)
~Use your creativity to make an interesting and colorful presentation.
~ The presentation is in English. HOWEVER, you are not permitted to use notes or read directly from the slides.
~Keynote users, please export your presentation to PowerPoint
*During the video recording make sure you talk/describe every one of your slides, like you were doing the presentation in front of the class.
Rubric
Hispanic in the U.S.
Hispanic in the U.S.
Criteria Ratings Pts
Preparedness
Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed.
12.5 pts
Student seems pretty prepared but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.
10.75 pts
The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.
9.0 pts
Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Comprehension
Student is able to accurately answer all questions posed by teacher and classmates about the topic.
12.5 pts
Student is able to accurately answer most questions posed by teacher and classmates about the topic.
10.75 pts
Student is able to accurately answer a few questions posed by teacher and classmates about the topic.
9.0 pts
Student is unable to accurately answer questions posed by teacher and classmates about the topic.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Slide transition
Transitions are smooth and interesting. Transitions enhance the presentation.
12.5 pts
Smooth transition are used on most slides.
10.75 pts
Smooth transitions are used on some slides.
9.0 pts
No transitions used.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Time Limit
Presentation is 10-8 minutes long.
12.5 pts
Presention is 7-5 minutes long.
10.75 pts
Presentation is less than 5 minutes long.
9.0 pts
Presentation is less than 4 minutes long OR more than 15 minutes long.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Volume
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members throughout the presentation.
12.5 pts
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 90% of the time.
10.75 pts
Volume is loud enough to be heard by all audience members at least 80% of the time.
9.0 pts
Volume often too soft to be heard by all audience members.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Evidence & Examples
All of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the presentation.
12.5 pts
Most of the evidence and examples are specific, relevant and explanations are given that show how each piece of evidence supports the presentation.
10.75 pts
At least one of the pieces of evidence and examples is relevant and has an explanation that shows how that piece of evidence supports the presentation.
9.0 pts
Evidence and examples are NOT relevant AND/OR are not explained
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
PowerPoint/ Visual
Student elaborates a presentation of at least 8-10 slides.
12.5 pts
Student elaborates a presentation of 7-5 slides.
10.75 pts
Student elaborates a presentation of less than 5 slides.
9.0 pts
Student does not have a PowerPoint/ no Visual that allows for elaboration
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Embedded Video (Must be hyperlinked)
Student includes a video which is 2-3 minutes which is relevant and explanations supports the presentation.
12.5 pts
Student includes a video which is less than 2 minutes or more than 3 minutes.
10.75 pts
Student includes a video which does not include a hyperlink.
9.0 pts
Student does not include a video.
0.0 pts
12.5 pts
Total Points: 100.0