1. English 1 Of Mice & Men Final
How to Plan and execute your OMM Poster and Presentation

2. Objective To demonstrate mastery of the novel’s: Themes
Development of characters

3. How to approach the project
Apply your essay’s thesis statement to works of art:
The use of Light & dark
Prejudice/Discrimination
The American Dream
Effects of loneliness
The poster is there to enhance your oral presentation
Supports what you are saying with interesting and relevant visuals
Draws and generates interest

4. So, what do you do ??? Don’t Do
Ignore the class by staring at your poster and/or teacher
Explain your ideas to the class. Make eye contact with them as you present.
Bore us by reading from the poster or summarizing your essay
Glance at your note cards and practice what you are going to say so that your presentation of ideas is smooth and easy to follow. Explain the background of your images/texts and their connection to your thesis.
Offend us by “explaining” your poster
We know how to look at a poster. We are more interested in hearing your unique interpretations and having a interesting poster to look at while you explain your ideas.

5. How you will be graded: Total = 120 points Poster = 60 points
Presentation = 60 points
Total = 120 points
Each section will receive either a 10, 8, 5, or 2
2= A small effort is made, but does not achieve standard
5= Some effort is made,  but doesn’t quite achieve standard
8= Makes a serious effort to meet standard and is fairly successful
10= Clearly meets standard

6. Poster Scoring Criteria
Colorful and aesthetically pleasing
Generates interest
Images reflect full range of thesis statement
Thesis, title of novel, & author are on poster
Images are 1 from Depression Era, 1 from current era
Reflects the mood of the story
Neat, organized, easy to follow, enhances presentation

7. Presentation Scoring Criteria
Eye contact with audience
Appropriate volume
Explains how images/texts relate to claim (thesis)
Explains the background context of each image/text
Displays confidence and mastery of concepts
Thought provoking

8. Due Date:
All Posters and presentations due on Friday, December 11. some will present on day of final:
5th/6th per: weds 12/16
7th per: thurs 12/17