Welcome Erwin High School Board Night

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Welcome Erwin High SchoolBoard Night
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Graduation ProjectInformation

• Erwin Highs 3rd Board Night
• All English IV Students
• Counts ¼ of their English IV Grade
• Replaces their Final Exam
• State Requirement for All 2010 Graduates

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4 Parts of Graduation Project
Portfolio
Paper
Product
Presentation
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Sample Graduation Projects

• Animation has had an important impact on American
  History in the 20th Century.

Animation
Study with an animation professional and produce
an animated sequence
Snowboarding provides an enjoyable, relatively
inexpensive way for teens to exercise during the
winter months.
Take snowboarding classes
Snowboarding
Quilting
Quilting has played an important part in the
preserving of family histories while providing
practical uses.
Learn how to construct a quilt
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Presentation Judging Rubric Consists of 4
Components

• Communication Skills
• Content and Coherence
• Self Reflection
• Extemporaneous Responses

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Communication SkillsEvaluation Points

• Volume, Tone, and Articulation
• Eye Contact
• Nonverbal Communication Techniques
• Poise, Enthusiasm, and Confidence
• Standard Grammar
• Time Guidelines (5-10 Minutes)
• Student Attire
• Use of Visual Aide

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Content and CoherenceEvaluation Points

• Main Idea
• Organizational Sequence
• Supporting Details/Evidence

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Self ReflectionEvaluation Points

• Evaluation of Project Process
• Reflection on Success and Challenges
• Reflection on Collaboration with Mentor

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Extemporaneous ResponsesEvaluation Point

• Responses to Judges Questions and Comments

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Complete Presentation Rubric for each Presenter

• Senior
• English Teacher
• Assign 4,3,2, or 1 in Each Area for Each Student
• Do Not Score Rubric while Student is Presenting
  or in the Room
• Give Completed Rubrics to Lead Teacher

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Board Night Process

• Review All Portfolios
• Send For Student
• Introduce yourselves to Students
• Student Presents
• Question/Answer Session
• Mark Rubric
• Student Reports to Celebration in Cafeteria
• Repeat Process with each Presenter
• Join Students for Celebration in Cafeteria

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Thanks

• All EHS Teachers
• All Community Judges
• Student Aides
• FCCLA
• Graduation Project Committee

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