1. INDIVIDUAL ORAL PRESENTATION (IOP) Counts for 15% of your overall Language A: Literature grade Based on the works studied in Part 4 of the course: The Things They Carried, Beloved, In Cold Blood

2. OVERVIEW in-depth analysis of a feature of the literature from part 4. show your knowledge and understanding of the text You choose the style of delivery – use strategies to make the presentation interesting for the audience. choice of language must be suited to the type of activity and style of delivery – use an informal register if you are attempting to convey the voice of a character in a role play – use a formal register if you choose to present an analysis. OFFER INSIGHT ON THE TOPIC AND STIMULATE DISCUSSION.

3. STRUCTURE OF THE IOP all presentations must have a coherent structure. structure of your IOP will depend on the type of activity selected presentation needs to be 10-15 minutes long – presented, uninterrupted in front of your class. presentation is followed by a brief discussion and questions from students & teacher.

4. CriterionCriterion A: Knowledge and understanding of the work(s) Criterion B: PresentationCriterion C: Language Focus & Questions How much knowledge and understanding does the student show of the work(s) used in the presentation? How much attention has been given to making the delivery effective and appropriate to the presentation? To what extent are strategies used to interest the audience (for example, audibility, eye contact, gesture, effective use of supporting material)? How clear and appropriate is the language? How well is the register and style suited to the choice of presentation? (“Register” refers, in this context, to the student’s use of elements such as vocabulary, tone, sentence structure and terminology appropriate to the presentation.) Highest Marks… There is excellent knowledge and understanding of the content and the implications of the work(s) presented. Delivery of the presentation is highly effective, with purposeful strategies used to interest the audience. The language is very clear and entirely appropriate, with register and style consistently effective and suited to the choice of presentation.

5. SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES Please note that if you choose to do a creative presentation you should provide a rationale(STATEMENT OF INTENT) as part of your presentation. A presentation of the student’s own writing that has been produced in the style of one of the literary genres studied (pastiche) followed by a SOI. An explanation of a particular aspect of an author’s work Discussion of how social background or political views reveal an interpretation of the text A commentary on a particular use of idea, image, or symbol in a poem or prose passage A comparison of two passages from a work or of two poems The presentation of two opposing readings of a work A monologue or dialogue by a character at an important point in the work followed by a SOI Reminiscences by a character from a point in later life followed by a SOI A skit in which you explore a feature of the work followed by a SOI Director’s notes to an actor playing a part from the work followed by a SOI

6. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS Decide on your material. – Pick a text that you like – Choose a focus that interests you

7. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS Select the most appropriate extracts to demonstrate your points of view. – The extracts you choose should be the most appropriate to highlight the points you want to make. – Make sure that you focus on literary techniques in the extract and explain their effect. – Refer to the text. Include examples and well-incorporated quotations.

8. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS Rehearse– again and again – and TIME IT. – You should sound confident, self assured. – Face the audience. – Make sure to make eye contact - throughout. – You are NOT allowed to read from a script Notes should only be lightly referred to not read the whole way through. – You should sound interested in your own presentation – vary tone and gesture. – Power point presentations should be there to refer to not to rely on. – You must fulfill time requirements or you will be penalized.

9. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS You will be asked questions at the end of your presentation. – Make sure that you come up with a list of possible questions you might be asked and think about the answers. – Make sure you understand how the extract fits into your understanding of the rest of the novel. – PREPARE.

10. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS Engage the audience – where will you stand / how you will move around the room? – how will you make your powerpoint or visual aid as engaging as possible? Not just a list of bullet points on the board Good use of text – but don’t just read the text Good, purposeful use of images – how are you going to alter the pace, volume and tone of your voice at key points to create interest? – How are you going to use body language and eye contact to create interest? – Will you use any other audio-visual aids (e.g. music, movie clips)

11. IOP: TIPS FOR SUCCESS Prepare all the materials you will need for your presentation AHEAD OF TIME.

12. Book Choices: IOP The Things They Carried (O’Brien) Beloved (Morrison) In Cold Blood (Capote)