Grading next week's Roman Presentations

First, I hope everyone has a great time with friends or family, gets plenty of free time and a little extra sleep. I hope that all you eat tastes great. If you are traveling, I hope that your travels are without delays and comfortable. I will be in Los Angeles with my wife's family with a quick visit to my family as well.
I would like all students to understand how group work is graded in my class. Obviously, students that do well will earn maximum points. Students that do not participate, do not pull their own weight or do not complete necessary components of the presentation will lose points as an individual, with their individual portion of any group grade severely penalized for that individual alone.
On Monday, Nov. 26, we will work on the following:
Roman unit:
The two chapter assignments, one already due on Friday, with most of class time dedicated to the completion of the second assignment in class, should be completed by the beginning of class on Monday (15 points times 2 individual assignments = 30 points).
A. Chapter Handout (group grade 15 pts) - due Tuesday typed:
1. three EQ questions and answers.
2. Four key terms defined in the context of how they are used in the chapter.
3. Seven important facts or details that are essential to know about the information from the assigned chapter.
Suggestions - each group member should be responsible for writing the initial questions divided between each member.
B. Chapter Presentation (group grade 15 pts) - due Wednesday:
1. Outline of all parts to be presented.
2. Key points should be written in the outline word for word.
3. Every individual assignment must be incorporated into the presentation and be explained by the creator of the assignment.
4. Other information not included in the assignments may be used to create links or transitions between different assignments or key points.
5. A group member who does not complete two individual assignments for use in the presentation, will also lose 5 points from the group presentation grade.
B1- Presentation of the handout
1. The handout should be copied prior to the presentation.
2. The handout must be passed out after the presentation of assignments.
3. Most of the handout's content - key terms and important facts should have been included in individual assignments, with the exception of all of the Essential Question Content.
4. Any handout information not covered must be presented to the class as well.
B2. Questions for the presentation.
1. Each person in the group must be ready to answer at least one question about the group topic AND the group presentation materials.
2. Questions can be directed at at any one person in the group to explain any one part of the presentation or handout.
3. Answers to these questions will be recorded as individual grades.
4. The more thorough and specific each member is during the presentation, the less likely that that member will be asked numerous or difficult questions.
5. Thoroughness of an individual's part of the presentation and ability to answer questions - 5 points per individual.
- Posted by Mr. Rodgers



- Posted by Mr. Rodgers