Questions to Ponder for The Project : Presenting 6.

2 The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations a. Distinguish between fact and opinion b. Compare and contrast viewpoints c. Present a convincing argument d. Paraphrase and summarize what is heard e. Use language and vocabulary appropriate to audience, topic and purpose Directions: Read section 6.2 of the Virginia Standards of Learning. CAREFULLY the sections titled Essential Understandings and Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Processes to help you understand what is expected. Use the back of the paper if you have any additional comments or questions. 1. Why will it be important to be able to tell the difference between fact and opinion while listening to another students presentation?

2. How might you ask, in a respectful way, for information to support another students opinion?

3. Why will it be important to be able to compare and contrast viewpoints while presenting your topic?

4. Why will it be important to be able to summarize another students presentation?

5. In what ways might we show that were listening actively to another students presentation?

6. How can you prove to Ms. Espo that youve been listening to every single presentation?

7. How can you ensure that your presentation is easy to follow?

8. Why will it be important to present a convincing argument?

9. How can you prepare to answer another students questions about your topic?

10. How might a presentation to your parents be different than a presentation to fellow students?

11. How would you like to present your topics (should we hold an academic-like conference for parents, should we hold a laid-back kind of presentation for the class, for other students, should we do both, who would we invite)?