Assessment
After completing the reading and activities in this lesson, you will be able to:
analyze coming-of-age experiences in a text
make connections to a character's coming of age experiences
make strategic use of digital media to enhance an audience's understanding of a topic
Important
You are submitting a visual presentation!
Don't know where to start? Be sure to reach out to your teacher if you need help selecting a program to use. Your teacher is there for YOU and can help you get on the right track for a stellar submission.
Review the requirements for each part of your slide deck. Then get creative!
Assessment
Complete the reading and activities.
Check your understanding of important concepts.
Review the rubric and complete a slide deck based on the short story you chose. The short stories you may choose from are:
"Rules of the Game" by Amy Tan
"The Jacket" by Gary Soto
"The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" by W.D. Wetherell
"American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer
"The Giver" by Lois Lowry
Create a visual presentation that includes the following elements:
Title slide with the title of the short story and author's name.
Summary of the plot of the short story.
Analysis of the main character's coming-of-age experience.
Connections to your own coming-of-age experiences or those of people you know.
Strategic use of digital media to enhance the audience's understanding of the topic (such as images, videos, or audio clips).
Conclusion slide with a reflection on the significance of coming-of-age experiences in literature.
Be sure to use visuals, text, and any other media that will help enhance your presentation. Don't forget to refer back to the rubric to ensure you are meeting all of the requirements. Good luck!