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Portrait of the Artist Class Presentation and Analysis Method See Blackboard for the full assignment instructions. The class has been divided into five groups. Each group is responsible for preparing and presenting a 15-20 minute PowerPoint presentation on their assigned chapter and topic of research. Each member of the group is expected to present portions of the PPT. You will not get full credit for reading the words on the PPT. Power Point presentation must include, at minimum, the following:
 * PowerPoint**
 * Title and Author of the text and the chapter covered on the title slide
 * Identification and summary of assigned chapter
 * Full names of all group members (who contribute to the completion of the project)
 * Thoughtful, thorough, and accurate responses to each of the assigned focus areas and research topics (listed below)
 * A font that is clearly legible in terms of style, color, contrast, and size
 * Images, text, and/or sound files that correspond to the text
 * A coherent and visually pleasing format, designed with the evident goal of clear communication and education
 * PowerPoint presentation must be saved to the assigned Wikispaces site.
 * Quiz Portion:**
 * Each group will create a 10-point quiz (and answer key) based on the material presented.
 * The quiz should consist of a variety question types.
 * The quiz will be projected and class will answer on their own paper.
 * Groups will administer and grade the quizzes before submitting them to the teacher
 * __Scoring Rubric for PowerPoint Presentation and Chapter Quiz__**


 * 1) **This project is a Major Grade (Test Grade)**

Chapter One: Monday September 19 Chapter Two: Wednesday, September 21 Chapter Three: Friday, September 23 Chapter Four: Monday, September 26 Chapter Five: Tuesday, September 27 All students are expected to read all chapters of the novel. = =
 * 1) **To receive an A the following criteria must be met:**
 * Project demonstrates evidence of preparation and organization
 * Project demonstrates evidence of research and analysis
 * Project demonstrates evidence of reading comprehension
 * All aspects of the assignment are thoroughly and appropriately addressed
 * Group members are able to synthesize the research topics into the overall context of the presentation in a way that helps to clarify meaning in Joyce’s text
 * Visual aides are legible and appropriate
 * Presenters speak clearly and audibly, face the audience, and remain involved, yet unobtrusive, during the remainder of the presentation
 * Quiz questions are appropriate, challenging, and diverse
 * All quiz questions require information addressed during the presentation
 * Quizzes are accurately and promptly graded and returned to the teacher
 * Due Dates for the Chapters are as follows:**
 * Reading Quizzes will be given before each presentation**