Mini-Lesson/Oral Report

Each person must give an oral report before the class on a topic assigned by the instructor. The length of the report will be about five (5) to eight (8) minutes. The report will be graded according to content, organization, poise, clarity of expression, appropriate use of notes, and time management. You must use the overhead or Power Point and have one visual aid. Reading of the presentation will result in immediate termination of the report. This should be regarded as an experience in teaching the class about your topic. Try to explain it in your own words. This is not a speech! When teaching the class you should speak clearly, establish eye contact, have an interesting opening, put vital information on the board, speak at a moderate rate, show enthusiasm, stress key points, have a good conclusion and a avoid slang expressions or the usual---“you know,” “you see,” “uh,” and “say like.” Check the Internet and textbook, the Education Index, Education Week, Kappan Fastbacks as possible sources. The reports and dates will be assigned the second-class meeting and you are responsible for giving your presentation on the date assigned you.