Revised Version September 2014

As a class, we have examined how a large portion of our society have LDs and have discovered
ways to support their needs in order to become successful. An important part of accomplishing
this is understanding exactly what LDs are. Understanding this has prepared you for the following
task:

You are to work in groups of 2 or 3 and research a specific LD

Below is a checklist you should follow in completing this task:
Characteristics of the LD
Percentage of the population affected by the LD
Strategies students can use to assist them in coping with the LD
Classroom Accommodations available to a student with the LD
Famous people and/or celebrities with the LD

Each group is to choose from one of the following LDs:
1. Autism
2. ADHD
3. Dyslexia
4. Auditory and Visual Processing Disorder
5. Dysgraphia
6. Other: ______________ ?

Each group is to gather rough research notes (typed or written) and then approved by a teacher
once it is completed. Upon approval, the group is to put together a creative PowerPoint
presentation and deliver an oral presentation to the class.

You will be marked based on the following rubric:
Category/Criteria Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4 Total Marks:
Knowledge:
Student work
demonstrates knowledge
of the LD
Student
knowledge of the
LD is limited
Student work
demonstrated
some knowledge
of the LD
Student work
demonstrates
considerable
knowledge of the
LD
Student work
demonstrates
extensive
knowledge abut
the LD


/5 marks
Thinking:
Student demonstrates
creative thinking skills
and has an overall
effective visual impact.
Student
PowerPoint has
little impact
Student
PowerPoint has
some visual impact
Student
PowerPoint has
considerable visual
impact
Student
PowerPoint has an
excellent visual
impact

/5 marks
Communication:
Student work is written
using proper grammar
Student work in
unclear
Student work has
some errors
Student work has
few errors
Student work has
little or no errors

/5 marks
Application:
Student delivers a clear
and informative
presentation
Student
presentation is
unclear and limited
Student
presentation is
somewhat unclear
and limited
Student
presentation is
mostly clear and
informative
Student
presentation is
very clear and
informative

/5 marks
Things you did well: Areas for improvement: Total:
/20 Marks

Revised Version September 2014





When you are giving a presentation in class, you want to COMMUNICATE CLEARLY and make
sure you are heard and understood. Read the tips below to help you:

1. DELIVERY:
o Introduce yourself and your topic
o Do not rush
o Make sure you sound enthusiastic
o Avoid umm, likeee, you knowww.

2. EYE CONTACT:
o Keep your head up
o Avoid reading everything
o Speak to the audience by making eye contact

3. POSTURE:
o Stand up straight
o Face audience
o Avoid fidgeting

4. SPEAKING:
o Be loud so everyone can hear you
o Do NOT chew gum!!!

5. CONCLUSION:
o Ask audience if they have any questions
o Thank audience for their attention



NUMBER # 1 RULE:

BE CONFIDENT
BELIEVE IN YOURSELF
AND SMILE!