Persuasive presentation - Should Students wear School Uniforms?

Introduction

Should students be forced to wear a school uniform? This Webquest satisfies Standard of Learning  11.1 , which is

 TSW make informative and persuasive presentations.

 11.1 a TSW gather and organize evidence to support a position.

 11.1 c Address counterclaims.

 11.1 g Use presentation technology

 

Task

TASK 1 - SOL 11.1 a

The student will take a position on the new school board proposal that all high school students must wear a school uniform.

Task 2 SOL 11.1 c

TSW address counterclaims, anticipating and articulating possible arguments.

TASK 3 SOL 11.1 g

TSW use presentation technology by utilizing Microsoft PowerPoint.

The student will have gained skills on presenting persuasive creative work and summarizing their individual perspective.

Process

TASK 1

You will begin by analyzing the new school uniform proposal.

TASK 2

You will create a T-chart, showing both sides of the argument.

Task 3

You will choose one side, using your critical thinking skills to determine your position and present your evidence. Helpful tips can be found at the following web sites.

http://www.drmichellemazur.com/2014/04/7-tips-for-incredibly-persuasive…

http://www.genardmethod.com/blog/bid/177132/PowerPoint-Gold-How-to-Crea…

 

 

Evaluation

Assessment Rubric for PowerPoint Presentations

 Exemplary = 20 points

Accomplished = 17 points

Developing = 15 points

Beginning =12 points 

 

Exemplary

Accomplished

Developing

Beginning
Organization

Information presented in logical, interesting sequence

Information in logical sequence

Difficult to follow presentation--student jumps around

Cannot understand presentation--no sequence of information

Subject Knowledge

Demonstrates full knowledge by answering all class questions with explanations and elaborations

At ease with expected answers to questions but does not elaborate

Uncomfortable with information and is able to answer only rudimentary questions

Does not have a grasp of the information. Cannot answer questions about subject
Graphics

Explain and reinforce screen text and presentation

Relate to text and presentation

Occasionally uses graphics that rarely support text and presentation

Uses superfluous graphics or no graphics
Research

Uses a variety of sources in reaching accurate conclusions

Uses a variety of sources in reaching conclusions

Presents only evidence that supports a preconceived point of view

Does not justify conclusions with research evidence
Screen Design

Includes a variety of graphics, text, and animation that exhibits a sense of wholeness.  Creative use of navigational tools and buttons

Includes a variety of graphics, text, and animation. Adequate navigational tools and buttons

Includes combinations of graphics and text, but buttons are difficult to navigate.  Some buttons and navigational tools work

Either confusing or cluttered, barren or stark.  Buttons or navigational tools are absent or confusing

 

http://www.ohiorc.org/orc_documents/ORC/adlit/Units/000003/RubricPowerP…

Conclusion

CONCLUSION

I hope you enjoyed your persuasive Powerpoint presentation.

Credits