Non-Fiction Informational Text Presentation For this project, you will read a non-fiction informational text on a subject of your

choosing. Once youve finished reading, select one section to teach the class. Use the graphic organizer to take notes. The notes will be collected. You must create visuals using technology (Keynote, Explain Everything, Prezi, Notability, etc.) to supplement your presentation. Presentations should be 4-6 minutes in length. Make sure to identify the text structure of your book as well as any text features the author used to convey the information. Presentations are scheduled for April 18th.

Read an entire non-fiction informational text. Select a section to teach and take detailed notes on it. Create a visual presentation using technology. Text features and/or structures are identified. Plan out what you will say and PRACTICE it. Presentation should be 4-6 minutes in length. Grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. all count.

Mrs. Michaud, 7th Grade Reading

Non-Fiction Informational Text Presentation Rubric

1 The content is unfocused. Information is inaccurate. No text structures or features were identified. 2 Some important details were not included. Information is confusing. Some content may be inaccurate. Some text structures or features were identified. 3 Presentation focuses on the important ideas presented in the selected section. Information is presented clearly. Content is accurate. Text structures/features are identified. 4 Main or important ideas are clearly identified and logically presented. Information is presented in a clear and concise manner. Content is accurate and presentation promotes interest and possible further thought or investigation on the topic. Not only are text features and/or text structures identified, but they are explained. Visuals enhance understanding of the topic. Text and visuals promote audience interest. Graphic design is advanced and thoughtful. All visuals have accurate citations. Presentation is between 4-6 minutes.

Content

Visual

Text and/or visuals are difficult to see. Graphics are unrelated to topic. Few graphics or no graphics. No citations for visuals.

Text may be difficult to read. Graphics and text are disproportionate. Lacking some citations for visuals.

Presentation length

Presentation is less than 3 minutes long. Grammatical or mechanical errors interfere with communication or errors are disproportionate to the length of presentation.

Presentation is less than 4 minutes long. Some grammatical or mechanical errors that do not interfere with communication.

Grammar and Mechanics

Pleasing to the eye. Visuals help the audience learn/understand information. Easy to read. Text and graphics are well balanced. All visuals have citations. Presentation is at least 4 minutes but may be a little over 6 minutes long. No glaring No grammar or grammar or mechanical errors. mechanical errors.