Write a response to a current event (something happening in the news).
Your paper must be written.
It must be 1-1 1/2 pages long handwritten OR 1/2 to 3/4 page long typed in 12 or 14 pt font.
Begin with a brief explanation or summary of the event.
Tell your thoughts, reactions, connections to your life, feelings, etc. This part should be most of your paper.
Practice reading the paper.
Read it aloud to the class.
Rubric
Content Standard: Reading Aloud
Expression and Volume
__My volume is very quiet when I read. I can read word to word.
__My volume is audible. I can use my voice to sound like spoken language in some sections of the text.
__My volume and expression match my interpretation of the text. I can read with expression and accuracy throughout the text.
Pace:
__ I read slowly and with effort.
__ I can read with some conversation-like pacing.
__ I can consistently read at a conversational pace and with an appropriate rate throughout my piece.
Content Standard: Public Speaking
I can share my thoughts on a recent event, situation or book.
__ I can retell an event.
__ I can describe an event, occasion. I add a few personal thoughts and/or feelings.
__ I can show the significance of my subject through reflection, connection, thoughts and/or feelings.