Become an Expert – Teach the Class Would you like to take over class for a day? Would you like to be the teacher? Would you like to assign the topic, choose the homework and be in charge of what we learn? Here’s how you can take over the class and teach us about ANYTHING YOU WANT: 1.) Choose a topic. The topic can be anything at all that interests you, as long as it is school appropriate. It can be a big topic, like the Cold War, Ancient Egypt or The History of Dance. It can be a small topic, like How Cardboard is Made, How iCarley was Created or How to Plan out a Party. It can be a complex topic, like How Music Has Changed throughout History, the Interconnected Food Webs of the Rainforest or the Importance of Language in our Society. It can be a simple topic, like Types of Racecars, Fashion Categories or The Life

Cycle of a Fish.

Whatever topic you choose, it should mean something to you. During your lesson, you tell us WHY you chose this topic. 2.) Decide what you want to know. Be specific about what you want to know. Create yourself a list of questions or a list of subtopics inside your topic. These questions or subtopics will help guide you through your research. 3.) Do the research. You may NOT come in and present about what you know now, you MUST go and learn more. You may find your information from videos, books, websites, encyclopedias, etc. You MUST find your information from more than one place. During your lesson, you will tell us at least 2 places that you found your information – so be sure to write down your resources. If you need help finding information, feel free to ask, I will be happy to help you find websites and videos. 4.) Organize your information. Put your information together in a logical way – you can use an outline, a graphic organizer, or simply write it into an essay. This process is to help you organize what you have learned into a sequence that will make sense when you present it. You will NOT turn in this organization step, but it is very important!

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5.) Create a presentation or a lesson. Use what you have organized to decide how you will present this information to the class. You may use any variety of ways to create your presentation, including: Prezi, LiveBinders, Powtoon, iMovie, or even a few handmade posters. Be -

sure that your presentation: Includes the most important information you want people to learn Is presented in a way that will help people learn Is interactive in some way – ask questions, make a quiz, give students a task, have students talk to each other, there are many ways to make a presentation interactive – be sure to have at least one way - A homework assignment – give students something to do with the information after they leave.

6.) Request your date. Contact your teacher with the following information: 1. Your Topic 2. The type of presentation 3. The date you want to present 4. Any materials you need to present (including computers and projectors) 7.) Prepare your materials. Get everything together so that you are ready BEFORE you present. If you need anything to help you present, let your teacher know ahead of time. 8.) Present! When you present to the class: 1. Speak loudly, everyone wants to hear you. 2. Be confident – you know more about this topic than anyone else, so don’t worry, just share the information you have learned. 3. Be serious – you are the teacher, act like it. 4. Have fun – this is your day to shine, enjoy it!

Grading – this project is OPTIONAL, so it will not affect your grade. However, you WILL receive feedback on this rubric, as a way to help you reflect on your presentation. Be sure to look at the rubric in order to know what is expected of you.

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Become and Expert Teach the Class Project - Grading Rubric

1 – Below Expectations

2 – Approaching Expectations

Information

Presentation does not include enough information, or includes all nonimportant information.

Presentation includes a lot of information about the topic, but is missing key important information.

Sources

Student has not used research to find their information.

Presentation includes information from only one source.

Presentation

Student’s presentation is boring and repetitive.

Delivery

Student presents the information in a quiet, unconfident way that makes it hard for others to understand.

Student’s presentation is only partially interesting, or is presented in such a way that others will not be able to learn. Student presents information in an uneven way – sometimes loud and confident and sometimes quiet.

Interactivity

Presentation includes no attempt at interactivity.

Presentation makes an attempt at interactivity, but does not help students learn.

Mechanics

Presentation includes more than 8 spelling and grammar mistakes.

Presentation includes between 4 and 8 spelling and grammar mistakes.

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3 – Meets Expectations Presentation includes enough important information about the topic to show that the presenter has researched the topic. Presentation includes information from more than one source. Student presents information in an interesting way that helps people to learn.

Student presents information in a loud and confident voice. Presentation includes at least one interactive element that helps the students learn. Presentation includes good spelling and grammar, with few to no mistakes.

4 – Exceeds Expectations Presentation includes enough information to show that the presenter is an expert on the topic. Presentation includes information from at least 3 sources. Student presents information in an engaging and entertaining way that promotes learning, may include a song or animated video. Student presents information with the same amount of confidence as a professional teacher. Presentation includes at least two interactive elements that helps the students learn. Presentation includes perfect spelling and grammar.

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