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Presentation combines both verbal and visualPresentation combines both verbal and visualelements. It is the way we illustrate our elements. It is the way we illustrate our
message on paper.message on paper.
Presentation is often called the ³plus one´Presentation is often called the ³plus one´
Trait as it is not always included as one of Trait as it is not always included as one of the traits or qualities of effective writing.the traits or qualities of effective writing.
Lessons for the Trait of PresentationLessons for the Trait of Presentation
DesignDesign writing tasks that mirror real life. Involve students in creatingwriting tasks that mirror real life. Involve students in creatingclassroom newspapers, pamphlets, websites, books of their own, brochures,classroom newspapers, pamphlets, websites, books of their own, brochures,newsletters, and flyers.newsletters, and flyers.
Have studentsHave students createcreate works for a variety of audiences. Ask them to explainworks for a variety of audiences. Ask them to explain
how the presentation changes depending on the audience.how the presentation changes depending on the audience.
Ask students toAsk students to presentpresent their work, especially research projects. Includetheir work, especially research projects. Includelessons in PowerPoint and other presentation tools to allow them to share their lessons in PowerPoint and other presentation tools to allow them to share their ideas with others.ideas with others.
These suggestions use higher levels of Bloom¶s taxonomy; theyThese suggestions use higher levels of Bloom¶s taxonomy; theyare also meaningful and engaging are also meaningful and engaging ..
Verbalize the effectiveness of advertisements inVerbalize the effectiveness of advertisements innewspapers and magazines. Point out specificnewspapers and magazines. Point out specificelements that make the ad ³work´.elements that make the ad ³work´.
Ask students to bring in examples of goodAsk students to bring in examples of good presentation. Create a wall of honor for presentation. presentation. Create a wall of honor for presentation.
Provide students with models of strong and weak Provide students with models of strong and weak presentation, along with the same writing. Ask them presentation, along with the same writing. Ask themwhich one they¶d rather readwhich one they¶d rather read² ²and why.and why.