10-15 minute Prezi or PPT presentation that analyzes a common theme across two different short story texts.
Show how these literary texts reflect human values and still have relevance to today's world.
Properly conduct basic research through the HCC Library database and perform documentation of that research.
Primary sources must be used in addition to at least 2 secondary sources.
All sources should be documented correctly in MLA style (including a Works Cited).
The final presentation should be uploaded to the Virtual Presentation discussion thread.
Each student will view and review 2 other presentations.
You will be scored on the following 5 metrics (also reflected in the rubric for this assignment):
1. Analysis:
Poses questions and analyze themes that reflect the human condition, such as economic, ethical, historical, personal, political, and/or social issues, discovered in literature.
2. Makes Connections:
Demonstrates how literature reflects human values and thus has relevance to today's world.
3. Incorporates Research:
Uses and properly documents evidence from literary texts and secondary texts to compose original and insightful analysis.
4. Presentation Style:
Communicates effectively an understanding of the literature and exchanges ideas with others.
5. Mechanics:
The presentation is polished, demonstrates good grammar, spelling, and punctuation.