September 27, 2018 - Thursday

Visit My Wall - Presentations

Rubric:

Presentation
Topic: The oral presentation was appropriately focused. You clearly communicated your understanding and purpose of the topic
Research Analysis: You demonstrated a clear and convincing command of the facts, information, area, and events.. You included insightful explanations that led to the audience wanting to visit your wall.
Organization: Your presentation was clearly and logically organized with an engaging introduction, a logically sequenced body, and a clear and convincing conclusion.
Language: You used sophisticated and varied language that was suited to the topic and audience. Your tone was appropriate and created interest in the wall.
Delivery: You maintained appropriate eye contact, clearly projected your voice, used appropriate gestures, and paced the presentation appropriately. You stood professionally.
Overall Effectiveness: You remained enthusiastic and retained the attention of the audience. You achieved your purpose. You answered questions effectively at the end of the presentation.
Total:		% and Grade

Name: _______________________________________________________

A. Pick a number - we will proceed in this order.

B. Before we start . . . what NOT to do . . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glAKOc9DEVs

C. Sign your name on the Rubric. Hand the rubric to me when you begin. I will forward your slides for you - just say next. You need to stand in the front of the room.

D. Convince us that we should visit your wall!

Class - take notes. (25 points)

Group Work: Take a look around YouTube and the Internet and create a list at least 10  war songs - this is a table activity.

As a group, study the lyrics. Pick one to study and share.

• Select one song to share. Post the lyrics. (10 points) For example, in the Revolutionary War, "Yankee Doodle" was a very popular song. During the Civil War, "The Battle Hymn of the Republic" was a favorite. During the Viet Nam war, many popular songs on the radio became the anthems of the war. 
• Be ready to play or share the song.
• Identify the war/time period/location of when the song was popular. (Post) 30 points) Feel free to create a brief PowerPoint or Prezi show of 3-5 slides. (Not all battles are fought with guns, airplanes, arrows, or tanks.) 
• Share the message. (Post and be prepared to share in class on Tuesday.) (10 points) Everybody must say something!

What is the message about war or battles? What is the tone of the message? 

Homework: Brief research

Read the following articles about Rafael Trujillo and answer:
Who?
What?
When?
Where?
Why?
How?

(30 points)

https://www.history.com/topics/1960s/rafael-trujillo

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/05/rafael-trujillo-one-of-the-worst-dictators-who-ruled-the-dominican-republic-for-31-years/