Pre-Flight Project

Fall 2023

Research-based Presentations

  • Work in groups (assigned by me; we need to cover all the topics)
  • Build research, citation, & presentation skills
  • Share new knowledge with class
  • Understand historical & cultural references in Flight by Sherman Alexie

List of Topics

  • [Sitting Bull &] the Ghost Dance
  • [Crazy Horse &] the Battle of the Greasy Grass 1876
  • Sand Creek Massacre 1864
  • [American Indian Movement (AIM)]
  • Pine Ridge Incident 1975
  • Wounded Knee Massacre 1890 & 1973

Note: Bracketed topics may or may not be included for your class section

RESEARCHING

Find 5 reputable sources (including image/media):

  • At least 1 must come from a database
  • You may include no more than 1 reputable, school-appropriate media source (embedded video/audio clips may be no more than 2 minutes)
  • Include at least 1 relevant image from Unsplash, or Pexels,  Rawpixel, or Smithsonian Open Access, or the other resources I share with you, & use the included credit line in-text & in your WC list. I'll show you how to use these resources properly.

 

CITING SOURCES

 

Remember: any information that wasn't already in your head when we started this project MUST BE CITED PROPERLY!

  • Both paraphrased & quoted material require in-text citations & matching Works Cited entries!
  • As we listen to & watch your presentation, we should never have to guess where you learned your information--the They Say templates & your in-text citations (on slides & in speaker notes) should tell us!

 

WORKS CITED LIST

 

Make your list of Works Cited with NoodleTools!

 

Your WC List should be divided into sections:

  • Works Cited on Slides
  • Works Cited in Speaker Notes
  • Image & Media

 

 

QUOTING

Quote the best, most crucial passage from one of your sources:

 

PARAPHRASING

 

Paraphrase 2 other key passages until Turnitin can't match them:

  • Choose carefully--which two passages will help the audience truly understand your topic?
  • Provide in-text citations
  • Use 2 other They Say templates or Academic phrases

 

PROCESS

 

  • I will have you practice your presentation with a couple classmates before you give it to the whole class
  • These presentations will be about 10+ minutes
  • You will upload all your text, including your speaker notes, to Turnitin & send me a link to your presentation & notes on the due date [TBA]
  • I will also check your work along the way

 

FORMAT & RUBRIC

 

  • Choose your own format/platform
  • Keep the text to a minimum on each slide
  • Make use of speaker notes or a script
  • Most of what you say will be in your speaker notes/script
  • You MUST include an interactive aspect to engage your audience!
  • Link to Rubrics!

Pre-Flight Project Fall 2023

By Susan Nygaard

Pre-Flight Project Fall 2023

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