Presentation assignment

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition                                        Name

Introduction to Literacy Theory Assignment

30 point presentation/notes assignment

 

 

An Introduction to Theories of Reading

 

      The purpose of this assignment is to introduce you to a variety of the theories of reading that have influenced people’s reading and understanding. You have most likely been influenced by many of the ideas connected to these theories, but you probably don’t know the names and the implications of some of these ideas.

    You will need to cover the following:

 

• The history of the theory. Include what is relevant to understand the theoretical underpinnings of the theory.
• What these theorists believe, and how they understand the purpose of reading and writing.
• How the tenets of the theory are applied to a text (We are using Sleeping Beauty as our common text). New Historicists will need to choose a text in addition to Sleeping Beauty. Be sure to be thorough here. This is where your classmates should understand how to apply the theory.
• The implications of this theory for us (our class).  This part should consider how the text would affect other readings. Including readings of texts that are not in written form.

 

Step 1.  You and your group need to discuss the theory and compile notes pertaining to the questions listed above.

 

Step 2.  You will reread Sleeping Beauty and practice your theoretical approach on the text.

 

Step 3. You will organize and create your presentation for the class.  Be sure to write a “cheat sheet” to the theory so that your classmates can refer to it when they study.

 

     Your presentation will be graded on the following:

 

·       The depth of understanding of the theory

·       The quality and completeness of the interpretation of the text

·       The clarity and educational value of the presentation

·       How well the group works together and shares the presentation

 

 

     You may use the overhead, the Elmo, Googledocs, or a flash drive to present. Be sure to check and double-check the technology to ensure it works before class begins. I can not postpone or cancel presentations as a result of technological failures—so you might want to have a back up plan.

 

    
Students who are absent on the day they are to present must complete an alternative assignment within one week of the presentation date, or they will receive a zero for the assignment. See me for details.

 

 

Presentation topic: ___________________________________

 

 

 

Presentation group: ____________________________________

 

 

 

 

Presentation date:  ______