Students must create a visual display or presentation about real-world conflicts. They must include one example of an internal conflict and four examples of different external conflicts, sourced from current events, history, or other factual contexts. The presentation must define key terms, illustrate each conflict example with a brief summary, and cite sources in a bibliography. Formats can include a poster, tri-board display, PowerPoint, or handbook. Specific guidelines address layout, design, organization, and oral presentation skills for evaluative purposes.
Students must create a visual display or presentation about real-world conflicts. They must include one example of an internal conflict and four examples of different external conflicts, sourced from current events, history, or other factual contexts. The presentation must define key terms, illustrate each conflict example with a brief summary, and cite sources in a bibliography. Formats can include a poster, tri-board display, PowerPoint, or handbook. Specific guidelines address layout, design, organization, and oral presentation skills for evaluative purposes.
Students must create a visual display or presentation about real-world conflicts. They must include one example of an internal conflict and four examples of different external conflicts, sourced from current events, history, or other factual contexts. The presentation must define key terms, illustrate each conflict example with a brief summary, and cite sources in a bibliography. Formats can include a poster, tri-board display, PowerPoint, or handbook. Specific guidelines address layout, design, organization, and oral presentation skills for evaluative purposes.
Students must create a visual display or presentation about real-world conflicts. They must include one example of an internal conflict and four examples of different external conflicts, sourced from current events, history, or other factual contexts. The presentation must define key terms, illustrate each conflict example with a brief summary, and cite sources in a bibliography. Formats can include a poster, tri-board display, PowerPoint, or handbook. Specific guidelines address layout, design, organization, and oral presentation skills for evaluative purposes.
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Conflict in the Real World - Advanced Reading Mini-Project
Assignment Prepare a visual display / presentation of real-world conflicts. Be sure to include
examples of both internal (1 type) and external conflicts (4 different types). Display Options: 1) Full-Sized Poster 2) Tri-Board Display 3) PowerPoint 4) Handbook Basic Requirements for ALL Displays Posters, Display Boards, & Powerpoint: 1) Title & Your Name 2) Definitions of Conflict, Internal Conflict, & External Conflict 3) 1 Example of Internal Conflict Label as Internal Conflict / Character vs. Self. 4) 4 Examples of External Conflict Label as External Conflict / ___________ vs. _____________ Include 4 different TYPES of external conflict. 5) Include factual conflicts found in the REAL WORLD not fictional examples from literature, film, music, art, etc. 6) Include examples from a variety of fields, such as international affairs, government, politics, history, business, science, medicine, education, sports, etc. Examples may be from current events or from history. 7) Provide evidence or documentation that the conflict exists (newspaper or magazine headline/article, Internet article, a clear photo with a caption, etc.) DO NOT JUST MAKE UP CONFLICTS! You must conduct research & FIND examples. You MAY have 1 everyday type of conflict that you make up, but it must be clear to everyone that this example often exists in the real world 8) Illustrate each example of conflict (5 illustrations total). 9) Provide a brief summary of each example provided. (Who is involved in the struggle? What do they want or need? What Is the dilemma or problem? What obstacles hinder a positive resolution? Was the conflict resolved, and if so, how?) You may include the summaries as part of the display (e.g., index cards) or hand in the index card summaries. Do not crowd posters, tri-boards, or ppts! 10) Include a bibliography that lists ALL the sources where you found you examples. Additional Expectations for Posters & Display Boards: NEATNESS COUNTS! 1) NO pencil or pen Use markers or type information in a large point-size are all right. 2) Any handwritten letters must be printed neatly and as uniformly as possible. If in doubt, type using a large point size or use a stencil or commercial letters. 4) Balance and organize your display. Make wise use of the entire space. Space items properly. 5) Use color to make your display attractive. 6) Consider matting pictures on construction paper or print with a border. 7) BE CREATIVE! Do something to make your posters stand apart in a good way! 8) Most important: Make sure that the information on your display is clear and easy to understand. ASK: Does the display clearly convey 1) the meaning of conflict, 2) the 2 major types of conflict, and 3)examples of both internal and external conflict in the real world??? Additional Expectations for Powerpoint Presentations: NEATNESS COUNTS! 1) 8-12 slides Print out all slides (2 per page) and staple. Be sure to put your name on 1 slide. Your bibliography should be on the final slide. 2) Organize your presentation. Present information in a logical order. 3) Choose font and point-size wisely. Use space wisely. 4) Use color to enhance your presentation. 6) Use some animation, but do not over-animate to the point of distraction. 7) BE CREATIVE! Do something to make your posters stand apart in a good way! 8) Most important: Make sure that the information on your display is clear and easy to understand. ASK: Does the slide show clearly convey 1) the meaning of conflict, 2) the 2 major types of conflict, and examples of both internal and external conflict in the real world??? Due: ___________ (Up to 2 Days Late10 pts off per day / Project will NOT be accepted >2 days late!) Counts: 1 Test Be presented to present to class on ______________. Counts: 3 Dailies SEE Project Checklist for evaluation criteria for DISPLAY and ORAL PRESENTATION. Evaluation Criteria for Oral Presentation Evidence of Preparation Little or no reading (may have cards for support only), no filler words, no long pauses, no stop & start over Volume Speak loudly enough for all to hear. Clarity Speak clearly. Articulate; put endings on your words. Do not mumble Rate Not too fast, not too slow Eye Contact Expression Not monotone Conventions Speak with correct usage and standard English. Audience Participation Attentive, respectful, non-disruptive when others present
Evaluation Criteria for Oral Presentation
Evidence of Preparation Little or no reading (may have cards for support only), no filler words, no long pauses, no stop & start over Volume Speak loudly enough for all to hear. Clarity Speak clearly. Articulate; put endings on your words. Do not mumble Rate Not too fast, not too slow Eye Contact Expression Not monotone Conventions Speak with correct usage and standard English. Audience Participation Attentive, respectful, non-disruptive when others present
Evaluation Criteria for Oral Presentation
Evidence of Preparation Little or no reading (may have cards for support only), no filler words, no long pauses, no stop & start over Volume Speak loudly enough for all to hear. Clarity Speak clearly. Articulate; put endings on your words. Do not mumble Rate Not too fast, not too slow Eye Contact Expression Not monotone Conventions Speak with correct usage and standard English. Audience Participation Attentive, respectful, non-disruptive when others present
Evaluation Criteria for Oral Presentation
Evidence of Preparation Little or no reading (may have cards for support only), no filler words, no long pauses, no stop & start over Volume Speak loudly enough for all to hear. Clarity Speak clearly. Articulate; put endings on your words. Do not mumble Rate Not too fast, not too slow Eye Contact Expression Not monotone Conventions Speak with correct usage and standard English. Audience Participation Attentive, respectful, non-disruptive when others present