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 Bass, The River, and Sheila Mant" by W.D. Wetherell
Create a visually appealing slide deck that includes:
- A title slide with the title of the short story and author
- Background information about the author and context of the short story
- A summary of the plot and main characters
- Analysis of the coming-of-age experiences in the text
- Connections to the character's coming of age experiences
- Strategic use of digital media to enhance audience understanding (such as images, videos, or interactive elements)
- Proper citations for any sources used
- A conclusion slide wrapping up your analysis
Be sure to demonstrate a deep understanding of the coming-of-age experiences in the text and make meaningful connections to the character's development. Use visual elements effectively to support your analysis and engage your audience. Good luck!