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
You may view a completed example.
Submit your finalized work to 02.05 Presenting the Journey.
I have completed the reading and activities for this lesson. I have checked my understanding of important concepts related to coming-of-age experiences in a text.
I have reviewed the rubric and have chosen to create a slide deck based on the short story "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant" by W.D. Wetherell. I will analyze the coming-of-age experiences of the main character in this story and make connections to their journey of self-discovery and growth.
I will make strategic use of digital media to enhance the audience's understanding of the topic by including images, quotes, and key points from the story. I will ensure that my presentation is engaging, informative, and visually appealing.
I am ready to get creative and create my slide deck based on the chosen short story. I will refer back to the rubric to make sure I meet all the requirements for a stellar submission.
I will submit my finalized work to 02.05 Presenting the Journey and showcase my understanding of coming-of-age experiences in literature through my visual presentation.