1. Chapter 8: Reading, Writing, and Presenting
DO NOW:
What is effective reading?
What is effective writing?
What is effective presenting?
Write down your answers.

2. Group Activity…
In your groups, determine who will be the reader(s), the writer, and the presenter.
The reader is the only person who is allowed to read the article
Reader: Read the article.
Writer: Have the reader explain to you, verbally, what the article is about and write a summary.
Presenter: Present your groups information to the class and describe how you would design your presentation.

3. Reading is just reading, right?
Reading isn’t a race
Fast Food vs. Fine Dining
Effective Techniques:
Re-read; even with breaks!
Take notes in the margins; write what and why statements
Highlight, underline, circle
Use a dictionary; notecards!
Make copies and re-paste sections together
Make an outline/ mind map

4. Writing- It is a process!
1. Prewriting
Understand what the assignment is asking for
Who is the audience?
Research!
Strong thesis statement
Set writing goals/deadlines
2. Writing
What’s on your mind?
Purpose of the paper is…
Tutoring
Change the audience
Play a role
3. Rewriting (Revision)
Set it aside for awhile
Feedback!
Edit! Edit! Edit!
Proofread out loud

5. Presenting
Purpose People Place Preparation Planning Personality Performance

6. …Group Activity Continued
Now, using effective techniques for reading, writing, and presenting from the e-book and class, do the following again:
Everyone is allowed to read the article
Reader: Read the article. Circle and underline key words/concepts. Make a mind map.
Writer: Have the reader explain to you what the article is about, verbally, and write it using effective writing techniques and outline.
Presenter: Using the blank slide show handout, present your groups information to the class and describe how you would design your presentation to be the best presentation ever!
As a group, complete the reading, writing, and presenting handout.
Share at least 1 answer with the class.

7. Next week…