Mini Lessons Assignments

 We're turning the tables!  Each of you will present a 10-12 minute long mini-lesson about your topic.  We're going in a very specific order so that each lesson builds on the previous.  You'll need to use the book for the basic info about your topic and come up with the big idea (definition) of what your topic means.  Additionally, while it will be fun to hear from other folks, it's always fun to have a video, hands on activity and game.

These will start on the 12th of January.

Remember the basics:

• 10-12 minutes in length
• Present the main ideas of your topic
• Choose one vocabulary term for your classmates to learn
• Incorporate an activity, video, or mini game (you may NOT go over on time) into your presentation if you'd like
• Wrap up your lesson by checking for understanding.  You can ask review questions or give a pop quiz of two  or three questions. 
• You're also graded on your response and participation during the presentations from your peers. 

Other things to think about:

• You can email me power points or links to pull up on the computer and Smart board in class. 
•  If you need copies, you'll need 16 of them and you may make them at home or bring them to me to copy at least 1 day BEFORE your presentation.  I will not make copies for you on the day of presentation. 

Here's a link to the rough draft of the rubric.  It will give you an idea of what's important and how to approach the assignment for a great outcome.
https://docs.google.com/a/ccsoly.com/document/d/19P4KfrxnOiO4O9_soiWAZPZKYWs8_gUnwnalzPy_OlM/edit

If you need help, my planning period is from 1:20-1:50 daily as well as on Fridays from 12:35-1:15, and 2:10-2:50.

TOPICS and DATES were assigned in class December 17th and students were reminded on the 18th and 19th.  I will post them on the blog on or around January 5th.