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Presentations of LEarning – Grade 10, Fall 2014 Here is your preparation guide for your Presentation of Learning (POL). Preparing ahead of time, using your time wisely, and practicing are three important things you can do to be successful!

POL Preparation Checklist Sign up for Panel A OR B. Meet each Checkpoint on time! Pick EKS & Evidence for each class Complete your Reflections Write your Script – bring one

typed, printed copy to your POL. Answer the Sample Questions Practice, Practice, Practice!

A friendly reminder of POL Attire:

Panels are first come, first serve and will “open” on Monday, November 17 @ 6pm via the link posted under each panel description. Please be aware that once you sign up for a day/time block, you are committed to it, so choose wisely. Parents are expected to attend, so make sure you check with them before signing up. YOU are responsible for signing up correctly based on your classes (pay close attention to ASL and Spanish). Once you pick your day/time block, please write it down below and in your agenda. Please contact Kat with any scheduling concerns (kramos@davincischools.org). Panel A POE, Chemistry, World History Presentation Room: Ichiroku Green Room: Josh *ASL is NOT available this semester. *ALL ASL STUDENTS MUST PICK PANEL A* Morning Signup Link: http://tinyurl.com/ApanelAM Afternoon Signup Link: http://tinyurl.com/ApanelPM

Panel B Algebra 2, Spanish, English Presentation Room: Cha Green Room: Josh *Ms. Magaña will grade all Spanish presentations, regardless of your actual teacher. Morning Signup Link: http://tinyurl.com/BpanelAM Afternoon Signup Link: http://tinyurl.com/BpanelPM

Record your information for your panel below. Remember, you are only signing up for ONE panel.

Tops Bottoms Accessories

Button-down shirt must be tucked in.

Blouses/dresses cannot be revealing, see-through, or sleeveless

Suit jackets are optional

Khaki pants or dress slacks (no jeans)

Skirt/Dress (hemline cannot be shorter than 2” above the knees)

Tie Belt Dress shoes (no

sneakers and no heels higher than 3-inches)

Hair should be out of your face and not distract you during your presentation

My POL Details:

Day & Date: Mon 12/15 Tues 12/16 Wed 12/17 Thurs 12/18

Panel: A or B Morning/Afternoon: AM or PM

Presentation Time: ____________

Name:

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Second, follow “POL Prep Schedule” & due dates. In advisory, you will receive a “Portfolio Defense Prep Schedule” which will help guide you along in your preparation for POL’s.

Third, pick EKS & Evidence for each of your classes. Read carefully – Each teacher has different requirements. A few things that all classes require:

ALL teachers require SCANNED evidence.

Evidence MUST be legible and the words must be equivalent to 30 pt font.

Panel A Essential Knowledge & Skills and Evidence (POE, Chemistry, World History)

Principles of Engineering

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose ONE to present

Evidence Choices You must create your evidence and it must be digital.

Simple Machine: Explain mechanical advantage

and the difference between IMA and AMA.

Discuss the importance of the six different

simple machines and describe how they can be

used together. Be able to describe the changes

to the overall IMA of a compound machine when

specific changes are made to any one of the

simple machines.

Find or design a compound machine with minimum of 3 simple machines. Describe, in detail, the simple machines, the IMA, and possible AMA.

Machine Control: Be able to choose appropriate

input and output devices, differentiate the

characteristics of digital and analog devices, and

create a program utilizing the computer

software while being able to differentiate

between open and closed loops.

Create a code that includes (at a minimum): a while loop, if statement, the use of both a digital and analog sensor, and a motor. Include the Task Description, Pseudocode and comments. Explain, in detail, the code.

EN and Design Process: Accurately use and

explain the importance of an engineering

notebook and describe the 12 steps to the

design process.

In your EN, solve an engineering problem (may

be made up or existing) by using the 12 steps of

the design process correctly. You must be able

to show your understanding of the steps. Quality

will be assessed here.

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Chemistry

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose ONE to present

Evidence Choices – Scanned Evidence

Essential #4 - Photosynthesis I can create a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy

Must have each of the following:

Photosynthesis Infographic Unit 1 PhD

Essential #5 – Chemical Reactions I can predict the outcome of a simple chemical reaction based on trends in the periodic table and the law of conservation of matter.

Must have each of the following:

Biofuels Lab Report Unit 2 PhD

Essential #6 – Chemical Reactions Part 2 I can develop a model of a chemical system, describe whether energy is released or absorbed in terms of changes in total bond energy, and explain how the system reacts to changes in conditions.

Must have each of the following:

Biofuels Lab Report Unit 2 PhD

World History

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose one to present. The directions listed below describe your POL “assignment.”

Evidence Choices – List title or fact within PPT slide (no physical, no digital evidence) and use it to prove your argument in your spoken explanation.

Essential #4: I can trace the development of Western political thought – from Judeo-Christian beliefs, Greco-Roman philosophy, The Enlightenment, and the U.S. Constitution – and its impact on modern society. Directions: Pick one of the six questions from the Philosophers’ Forum and answer it, based on your assigned philosopher’s beliefs. (Check the “Democracy” folder on Edmodo for the preparation guide/questions. The question you choose does not have to be the one you answered during the Forum.)

You can only have one slide for this EKS, with a title and four bullet points maximum, seven words per bullet point maximum.

Type out the original question as the title of your slide.

Write your Philosopher’s Name

Two bullet points need to address main arguments.

The third bullet point needs to be the name of the document/speech/writing that your philosopher made that would support your argument. List it here, but then elaborate in your spoken explanation.

Each of your bullet points can only have seven words max. Treat each bullet point as a speaking point, upon which you will further elaborate during your spoken explanation.

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Example of what your one slide should look like:

Essential #5: I can connect the legacies of the Glorious and American revolutions to the causes of the French Revolution, as well as be able to explain the global impact of the French Revolution on political thought and personal freedoms. I can also clearly identify and explain the definition of a revolution as it relates to the French Revolution. Directions: Explain and prove how the French Revolution truly was or was not a revolution.

You can only have one slide for this EKS, with a title and three bullet points maximum. Type out your original essay test answer to this question (you do not need to scan or screen shot it) and explain why it was/was not correct based on the three parts of the definition. Your evidence will be part of your explanation and is fact-based (no citations necessary). Each of your bullet points must address one part of the definition and can only be seven words long maximum. Treat each bullet point as a speaking point, upon which you will further elaborate during your spoken explanation. Example of what your one slide should look like:

Question #6: The words “In God We Trust” are printed on American currency. How do you feel about this?

Thomas Hobbes

First point

Second point

The Leviathan, part 2.

Original Answer: The French Revolution was/wasn’t truly a revolution.

Seven words introducing your response to part one of the definition

Seven words introducing your response to part two of the definition

Seven words introducing your response to part three of the definition

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Panel B Essential Knowledge & Skills and Evidence (Algebra 2, Spanish, English)

Algebra II

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices

Must choose 1 to present

Evidence Choices – Scanned Evidence

Can choose any number of evidence pieces as

you want

Essential #2: Linear Functions – I can translate

between any of the four faces of a Linear

Function, inclusive of shifts.

(Can only choose this if you have a 1 or 2 in this

skill currently)

Project: Symbol Me

Unit 1 Test

Presentation Script

Essential #3: Quadratic Functions – I can

translate between any of the four faces of a

Quadratic Function, inclusive of shifts.

Launcher Data

Unit 3 Test

Presentation Script

Essential #5: Systems of Functions – I can solve

algebraically and graphically when given a set of

two functions and explain what was found.

Unit 2 Test

Honors: You must break down the content you

covered and explain what is the process in which

you teach your audience

One of your videos

Spanish 2 Honors – Ms. Hernandez

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose 1 to present

Evidence Choices You must create your evidence and it must be digital.

Essential 4: Reading comprehension: I can use information I’ve read in Spanish to answer high level questions, form an opinion and justify my opinion using evidence from text.

Resumen

Personajes principals

Donde toma lugar el libro

Una opción de la lotería (consulta la hoja

que te di en clase).

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Spanish 1 Honors – Ms. Magaña

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose Option A or B

Evidence Choices – Scanned Evidence

2.1 Presentación: Puedo dar una presentación totalmente en español (sobre un tema que hemos estudiado, leído o un evento histórico)

Choose either A or B: A. Explain the rules of: 1. Sustantivos 2. Adjetivos 3. Pronombres 4. verbos: regulares e irregulares Debes explicar la importancia de los elementos gramaticales y usar la evidencia para mostrar tu aprendizaje. B. Tiempos verbales y la cultura

Cuéntame de tu aprendizaje de la cultura y de algunos puntos gramaticales. Al presentar también incluye un descripción del uso del :

1. presente 2. Pretérito 3. (verbos regulares e irregulares)

*Está prohibido usar la conjugación de estoy mirando u otra combinación de -iendo , -ado, ido

Evidence for option A: Must have 2 of the following:

A Ti de Mí

exámenes

Julieta Venegas- “Me voy”

Al usar esta evidencia, debes mostrar donde está presente la información de las reglas. Evidencia: Debes incluir TODO lo siguiente:

1-fotografía del evento

1- fotografía de tu mural

Tu “selfie”

1-Fotografía de tu monumento cultural y explícalo

Un examencito del pretérito

Tu examen final

*prohibido tener palabras en fotos

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Spanish 2 – Ms. Magaña

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Evidence Choices – Scanned Evidence

2.1 Presentation: I can give a presentation completely in Spanish (i.e. about a topic studied, reading, or history).

Usando el pretérito: 1.Usa los verbos reflexivos para describir lo que hiciste para prepararte para tu visita la una celebración de la Herencia Hispana 2. Describe lo que viste y/o comiste durante el evento 3. Explica la diferencia entre verbos regulares e irregulares en el pretérito ( you may not use a grammer chart to explain) *Está prohibido usar la conjugación de estoy mirando u otra combinación de -iendo , -ado, ido

Evidencia

Pictures that support your presentation (both the reflexive portion and the cultural version)

*No words on the pictures and no more than 5 pictures

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English

Essential Knowledge & Skill choices Must choose 1 to present

Evidence Choices – Scanned Evidence Select one piece of evidence

EKS #1: Sentence Structure

This includes all of the following:

Avoids comma splices, run-on sentences, and fragments

Correctly identifies and uses the four types of sentences: simple, compound, complex, and compound-complex

*Must be able to demonstrate mastery in all of the above.

Autobiography In-class essay Amazon book review Power Word growth check

Acceptable PowerPoint Content

YES: sample sentence (minimum: five sentences)

NO: labels (comma splice, compound, dependent clause, subordinating conjunction, etc.), explanations

EKS #8: Commentary

Explains the evidence itself

Clearly and convincingly elaborates how the evidence supports the thesis

In-class essay Ella Minnow Pea presentation Required Reading presentation

Acceptable PowerPoint Content

YES: thesis and correctly cited evidence

NO: commentary (This should be all said. There should no words for this section at all – no sentences or bullet points).Refer only to your thesis statement and cited evidence to make the connection.)

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Fourth, complete your reflections. These are general reflections on your performance in all classes, not just the ones in your panel. Be honest and take the time to really think these through.

Reflection

Habit of Mind: Collaboration (Scanned Evidence – A scored collaboration rubric from any class) Assess how you did on this Habit of Mind and describe at least one specific example of how you performed in this category in any class. You also need evidence for this.

SLC Goals/SMART GOALS (S (Specific), M (Measurable), A (Attainable), R (Relevant), T (Time-framed)):

Identify and explain the original SLC goal you made in October. (Scanned in PPT)

Explain how you can improve in one of the SMART categories (above).

If you did not turn in your SLC goal, make one for next semester, prove why it is SMART using ALL of the SMART categories (above).

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Fifth, write your Scripts and make your

PowerPoint.

Important things to know before you begin:

You will be asked to move onto your reflection at the 9-minute, 30-second mark of your presentation.

Notecards are not allowed. Just write the title or number for each EKS you present; do not write out the entire EKS

description. You CANNOT read from your PowerPoint, but only glance at it to jog your memory. Bullet points: limited to 3 per slide, no complete sentences (see English section for specific

exceptions) You must bring ONE completed, typed, printed script to your presentation. It must be printed

BEFORE you enter the room and handed to the panel at the start of your presentation. You will not be allowed to leave the room to print once you have entered.

When you have completed your script and PowerPoint, you must upload your PPT to:

http://tinyurl.com/POLUpload

Be sure to read the “!Directions” file BEFORE you attempt to upload your presentation. You need to upload your presentation at least one day in advance as to avoid any unforeseen circumstances. You MUST bring your PowerPoint on a flashdrive as a backup. “Technical difficulties” is not an excuse for being unprepared.

Panel A: POE, Chemistry, World History

Panel B: Algebra II, Spanish, English

Defense Outline (15-minutes total)

Introduction (15-30 seconds): To start your presentation, you will reflect on your semester of learning and draw connections between a common theme to present in your classes and one area of personal interest. You will refer back to this theme in clear and thoughtful transitions between each academic section of your presentation. You will address this theme as a part of your reflection during your conclusion. Note: Do not spend all of your preparation time trying to think of a theme. Prepare your presentation and then go back and see what kind of theme or connection you can make between the classes.

Brainstorm your theme ideas:

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First Class: ________________________________ (3 minutes)

Introduce the class

Introduce Essential Skill and teach it to us Use your evidence & explain how it demonstrates your mastery of the content.

1. I will now demonstrate my mastery of ___________ (title or EKS#) in ____________ (name of

class). I will be using ___________ (evidence) to demonstrate my _________ (mastery or

growth) in this EKS.

2. At this point, follow the directions in order to demonstrate mastery or growth in this EKS. Be

sure to include the required Evidence to demonstrate your mastery of this EKS.

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Second Class: ________________________________ (3 minutes)

Introduce the class

Introduce Essential Skill and teach it to us Use your evidence & explain how it demonstrates your mastery of the content.

1. I will now demonstrate my mastery of ___________ (title or EKS#) in ____________ (name of

class). I will be using ___________ (evidence) to demonstrate my _________ (mastery or

growth) in this EKS.

2. At this point, follow the directions in order to demonstrate mastery or growth in this EKS. Be

sure to include the required Evidence to demonstrate your mastery of this EKS.

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Third Class: ________________________________ (3 minutes)

Introduce the class

Introduce Essential Skill and teach it to us Use your evidence & explain how it demonstrates your mastery of the content.

1. I will now demonstrate my mastery of ___________ (title or EKS#) in ____________ (name of

class). I will be using ___________ (evidence) to demonstrate my _________ (mastery or

growth) in this EKS.

2. At this point, follow the directions in order to demonstrate mastery or growth in this EKS. Be

sure to include the required Evidence to demonstrate your mastery of this EKS.

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Reflection (Collaboration and SLC Goals) (2 minutes)

Collaboration (Scanned) Assess your performance Provide at least one specific example using your

evidence (Scanned Collaboration Rubric from any class).

SLC Goals/SMART GOALS (Scanned)

(S (Specific), M (Measurable), A (Attainable), R (Relevant), T (Time-framed))

Identify and explain the original SLC goal you made in October. (Scanned in PPT)

Explain how you can improve in one of the SMART categories (above).

If you did not turn in your SLC goal, make one for next semester, prove why it is SMART using ALL of the SMART categories (above).

Conclusion (15-30 seconds) Personal reflection of the year of learning that you introduced at the beginning of your presentation, referencing your presentation’s common theme. Questions from Panel (teachers) (3 minutes) Prepare your answers to a few sample questions (from the end of this packet) here.

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Sixth, be prepared to answer all of these

questions based on your panel. Sample Content Questions you must be prepared to answer

This is not an exhaustive (complete) list of possible questions you may be asked. Your teacher may ask you additional questions not listed here and in an Essential Skill that you did/did not present on. The purpose of giving you these sample content questions is to help you prepare since all of them touch on topics you should be able to answer. There will not be any follow-up questions, so be prepared to answer the question accurately and completely the first time around.

PANEL A SAMPLE QUESTIONS Chemistry

EKS04

1. What is the difference between a molecule and a compound? 2. What is the difference between a chemical formula and a chemical equation? 3. What are the reactants and products of photosynthesis? 4. Through photosynthesis, light energy is converted into what type of energy? 5. What are two characteristics of a carbohydrate?

EKS05

1. What is the difference between a synthesis reaction and a decomposition reaction? 2. How would you identify a chemical equation as representing a combustion reaction? 3. The chemical equation below is an example of what type of chemical reaction?

Li3N + Pb Pb3N2 + Li

4. What is a limiting reactant? 5. Write out the balanced chemical equation for the fermentation of ethanol. What makes this

equation balanced?

EKS06

1. What two things determine whether a collision between reactant molecules is an “effective collision”?

2. What is the difference between an exothermic reaction and an endothermic reaction? 3. Why might the reactants and products of a chemical reaction have different total bond

energies? 4. What effect does adding a catalyst have on the reaction rate? 5. What effect does decreasing reactant concentration have on the reaction rate? Explain why.

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POE 1. How would the IMA change if the fulcrum was moved closer to the effort?

2. What could you do to increase the overall IMA of your compound machine?

3. What advantage is your compound machine giving?

4. Why is the encoder considered a digital sensor?

5. What is a while loop?

6. No sample questions for the third option. You have had 2 years of learning these concepts.

World History

Be prepared to respond to further in-depth questions regarding your philosopher’s background and their personal beliefs on government, religion, and personal freedoms.

Was the French Revolution truly a revolution? Explain and defend with evidence.

Explain the five phases of the French Revolution and how each led to the next.

PANEL B SAMPLE QUESTIONS

Algebra II

Compare and contrast two different functions and how you would find the point(s) of intersection (#5)

Explain the differences and similarities between solving algebraically and graphically a system of functions (#5)

What functions are included in our family of functions and give us any of the parent equations & their graphs

Give examples of the Four Faces of a Linear Function. (#2)

Give examples of the Four Faces of a Quadratic Function. (#3)

Explain how a, h, and k (or m & b) will affect a Function, given a specific function. (all)

Explain how you would graph a linear function given two pieces of information (i.e. slope & y-intercept, two different points, one point and the slope, etc.). (#2)

Explain how you would graph a quadratic function, given either the Standard Form or the Vertex Form. (#3)

What are all the different ways you could find the x-intercepts of a quadratic function? (#3)

What in your process of teaching makes the content easier for the audience to understand? (Honors)

What was the toughest part of the content to get across to your audience? (Honors) Spanish 2 Honors – Hernandez

¿Qué fue tu parte favorita del libro?

En tu opinión ¿cuál fue la peor parte del libro? ¿Por qué?

¿Recomendarías este libro a un estudiante el próximo ano? ¿Por qué?

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Spanish 1 Honors– Magaña 1. Dame un ejemplo de un verbo conjugado en el _________________ y úsalo en una oración.

2. Dame otro ejemplo de un verbo en ____________________ (tiempo verbal)

3. ¿Cómo se conjuga el verbo _______________ en el presente, pretérito. (Este tiempo verbal puede cambiar)

4. ¿Cuál es el error en la siguiente oración? ________________________________________

5. Miss Magaña te dirá una palabra y tú tendrás que explicar todos los elementos de ella. ejemplo: Presidente ( sustantivo/común/ singular/ masculino/ minúscula)

6. Explica porque lleva o no lleva tilde la siguiente palabra: “comiste”

Spanish 2 – Magaña 1. ¿Cómo se conjuga el verbo ______________________ en 1ª persona…? (the pronoun will change and you will also need to know present, preterit tenses)

2. Read the following sentence and make corrections (look for gender, verbs and singular or plural as well as present and past tense) 3. You might look at a picture of person: running, talking, dancing and so on… I will ask you to describe that action in the past tense.

English

EKS #1

1. Can you write an example of a ___________________________(e.g., compound) sentence? 2. Can you explain the reason for the comma placement(s) in the

______________________(e.g., complex) sentence? 3. What are two differences between a coordinating conjunction (FANBOYS) and a

subordinating conjunction? 4. Why is the comma incorrect in a comma splice? 5. What are three ways to correct a run-on sentence?

EKS #8:

6. What are the two parts of a commentary? 7. Why is your cited evidence the most convincing way to argue that specific thesis? 8. What two specific errors should be avoided in the commentary section? 9. Why is writing 1-2 sentences not enough for commentary? 10. These questions will be more specific to your commentary.