1. Graduation Project Using the Big 6 The Presentation

2. Task Definition 5-10 Minute Presentation to a Board of Staff and Community Members on the Graduation Project Communication Skills Communication Skills Content and Coherence Content and Coherence Self Reflection Self Reflection Extemporaneous Responses Extemporaneous Responses Define the Information Problem Identify Information Needed

3. Information Seeking Strategies Determine all Possible Sources Select the Best Sources Communication Skills Communication Skills Volume, Tone, and Articulation Eye Contact and Posture Poise, Enthusiasm, and Confidence Standard Grammar Adheres to Time Guidelines (5-10 Minutes) Professional or Authentic Attire Creative Use of Visual Aid

4. Information Seeking Strategies Determine all Possible Sources Select the Best Sources Content and Coherence Content and Coherence Main Idea and Adheres to Purpose Logical and Engaging Sequence Use of Supporting Details/Evidence Self Reflection Self Reflection Evaluates the Project Process Reflects on Successes and Challenges Reflects on Collaboration with Mentor Extemporaneous Responses Extemporaneous Responses Responds to Judges (Question/Answer Session) Confident, Polite, and Accurate

5. Location And Access Determine All Possible Sources Select the Best Source Graduation Project Manual Graduation Project Manual Completed Proposal Completed Proposal Completed Paper Completed Paper Completed Practical Experience/Project Completed Practical Experience/Project Completed Portfolio Completed Portfolio Library Media Center Set-up Needs Library Media Center Set-up Needs

6. Use of Information Engage (Read, Hear, View, Touch) Extract Relevant Information Make Notes of Presentation Points Catchy Introduction Points from Research Paper Stretch of Project Overview of Practical Experience Collaboration with Mentor Success and Challenges Impact of Project on You Wrap-up Statement Decide on Visual Aid PowerPoint Presentation Board Performance Organize Your Presentation Logical Order Transitions Between Points Use Note Cards Decide on Appropriate Clothing Business Attire Male: Suit, Dress Shirt, Tie, and Dress Shoes Female: Skirt, Dress Pants/Blouse, and Dress Shoes Authentic Attire Explain During Presentation

7. Use of Information Engage (Read, Hear, View, Touch) Extract Relevant Information Review Presentation Rubric Communication Skills Content and Coherence Self Reflection Extemporaneous Responses Practice, Practice, Practice! No Gum Use your Note Cards/PowerPoint Do Not Read from Cards/PowerPoint (Use as Points) Speak Clearly Use Moderate Pace Make Eye Contact Practice Pronunciation Practice in Front of an Audience (Parents, Friends, Teachers, and Classmates) Practice Again and Again!

8. Synthesis Organize from Multiple Sources Present the Information 5-10 Minute Presentation to a Board of Staff and Community Members on the Graduation Project

9. Evaluation Judge the Product (effectiveness) Judge the Process (efficiency) Presentation Rubric Presentation Rubric Completed by Panel of Judges Self Evaluation Self Evaluation What would I have done differently?