1. Coordinating Conjunctions Lesson
Start with a quick grammar warm-up! Students will complete the coordinating conjunctions lesson. This short activity keeps grammar skills sharp before diving into their culminating task.
2. Introduction to the Book Presentation
It’s finally time for students to showcase the novels they’ve been reading over the past several weeks. Today’s focus is introducing the Book Presentation project—a creative and academic way for students to demonstrate their understanding of their chosen book.
Tell students that this presentation is a culmination of their reading and analysis. It’s an opportunity to show what they’ve learned, highlight meaningful themes, and express their insights creatively.
Book Presentation Instructions
Task:
Create and present a slideshow about the book you’ve been reading.
Your presentation must include:
A title slide
A basic book information slide (author, title, publication year, etc.)
Then, choose four of the following slide types:
About the author
Important quotes
Things I learned from the book
Themes and meanings in the book
Plot summary
Important message in the book
Encourage students to use their own design style or your provided template. Emphasize clean visuals and readable text.
Marking Criteria (Total: /30)
Content – /10
✔ Demonstrates a working knowledge of the book
Slideshow – /10
✔ Short pieces of text
✔ High-contrast slides
✔ Relevant images (minimum two)
Speaking – /10
✔ Not reading directly from slides
✔ Maintains eye contact with the audience
✔ Expands verbally on key points
Teaching Tips:
Model first: Show an example presentation using a familiar short story or text.
Discuss what makes slides effective: high contrast, brief text, strong visuals.
Rehearse speaking skills: Have students practice projecting their voice and pacing their speech.
Peer feedback: Before presenting to the class, have students share their slides in pairs for constructive feedback.
Wrap-Up:
Remind students that this presentation is not just about summarizing a book—it’s about expressing understanding, interpretation, and voice. Encourage creativity and confidence in their delivery.
Tomorrow, students can begin working on their slides in class, so they should come prepared with notes and ideas.