3. Agenda
• Conversation Starters
• Introduction to final presentation
• Final presentation sign ups
• Debate preparation
• Debate (fracking)
4. Conversation Starters
• In the era of the pharaohs they built
huge buildings (the pyramids) without
any machines. As of today, just how
these structures were built still remains
a mystery. Do you have an idea about
how people in that era could do this?
(Civil Engineering)
5. Conversation Starter
• Law is essential for any country because
it saves our lives and provides freedom.
Also, it protects us from being harmed by
other people in society. In your opinion, do
your country’s laws offer you sufficient
protection? Why/why not?
(Law)
6. Conversation Starter
• Most majors have several specific sub-topics
that can be studied (minors). For example, in
math, there is algebra, real analysis, and
topology. When I told one of my professors
that I want to study algebra, he told me that it
is old field, so all of the easy research has
already been done. He wanted to let me know
that it is difficult to do new research in this
field. Would you choose a field that you like
even if a professor gave you such a warning?
Why/why not?
(math)
7. Individual Presentations! (The last one!)
• Individual Presentation (7-12 minute in-
class presentation with presentation
slides)
•
DUE -130A – Nov. 30, Dec. 2, Dec. 4,
Dec. 7, Dec 9 (specific date to be
assigned) in class
• DUE -130 B – Dec. 1, Dec. 3, Dec. 4,
Dec. 8, Dec. 10 (specific date to be
assigned) in class
8. Big Idea
• Big Idea: You will prepare a 7-12 minute
informative presentation (with presentation
slides) that is focused on: your previous
academic experiences, your prospective
(future) academic department, and a
summary of and reaction to a current
academic journal article within your field.
There will be a 3-5 minute question and
answer period following your presentation.
9. Details
• Your presentation should include the following
information:
– a description of your previous studies/degrees
– a description of your future academic plans and
motivations for pursuing a particular degree
– a description of the reason(s) why you hope to
enter the particular university and department that
you have chosen
– a general description of your prospective
department (areas of foci, areas of specialties,
types of degrees offered, size of faculty, campus
location, etc.)
• .
10. Details
• a description of specific departmental events, people,
courses, etc. that are of particular interest to you
• a description of the requirements for acceptance into
your program
• a description of the requirements for degree completion
in your program
• a non-technical summary of a current journal article
within your field, including appropriate oral references
(and a Works Cited slide)
• your reaction/opinion about the current journal article
within your field
• Oral reference to at least 1 reputable, academic source
is required
11. Category Points Teacher Comments
Individual Presentation Content
Presentation included thorough explanations and/or
examples for the following topics:
____/60
• a description of your previous studies/degrees (5)
• a description of your future academic plans and
motivations for pursuing a particular degree (5)
• a description of the reason(s) why you hope to
enter the particular university and the particular
department that you have chosen (5)
• a general description of your prospective
department (areas of focus, areas of specialization,
types of degrees offered, size of faculty, campus
location, etc.) (10)
• a description of specific departmental events,
people, courses, etc. that are of particular interest
to you (10)
• requirements for acceptance into your program (5)
• requirements for degree completion (5)
• a non-technical summary of a current hot topic
within your field, including appropriate oral
references1
(and a Works Cited slide) (10)
• your reaction/opinion about the current hot topic
within your field (5)
Structure
Ideas were logically organized and cohesive. ____/10
Delivery
Delivery included:
sufficient volume, an engaging manner of speaking and
body language, clear pronunciation, and appropriate
stress, rhythm, and pacing
____/10
Language Usage
Speaker consistently made effective lexical and
grammatical choices in relation to the topics and the
intended audience
____/10
PPT Presentation
PowerPoint presentation was clearly organized, enhanced
the presentation by highlighting important information
and relevant images, and contained slides with minimal
text
____/10
Sources and References
Presentation effectively incorporated and referenced at
least 2 reputable, academic sources (both oral references
and a Works Cited slide)
____/10
1
Oral reference to at least 2 different reputable, academic sources is required.
12. Important Note (from the syllabus)
Individual Presentations
•If you are absent on the day of your presentation, you will
NOT have the opportunity to make up your presentation in
class. You may submit a video recording of your
presentation for up to 24 hours after your assigned class
time if necessary. In the case, 20 points will be deducted
from your individual presentation score. Exceptions may be
made in cases of documented emergencies. Please
contact the teacher by email if you experience an
emergency that prevents you from giving your presentation
at your scheduled time.
14. Debate Preparation Time
1. Each group will take turns giving their
persuasive speech.
2. After every group has had a chance to present,
any person can ask or answer questions, one
at a time. Raise your placard to ask/answer.
3. At the end of the Town Hall Debate, the Mayor
will decide whether or not to continue allowing
fracking in the town and state his/her rationale.
15. HW
• WinC Reflection #4 DUE 11/5 by midnight
(BOX) ( 3 most significant
moments/exchanges you experienced and
how they affect you)
• WinC 2-minute presentation = Friday in
class
• Group Presentation = DUE 11/15 BOX
• English Central Goal 9 due Sunday by 8
