Homework Assignment 1

PHASE 3 – ORAL PRESENTATION (6%)

Time: 5 minutes

You must SPEAK, not read

1. STRUCTURE OF YOUR PRESENTATION

You must organize your presentation like this:

Part 1 – Introduction 

Say the title of your story

Describe the setting

Introduce the protagonist

Example:

“My story is called… It takes place in… The protagonist is…”

Part 2 – Story Development 

You must clearly explain:

• The conflict

• The main events (plot)

• The climax

• The resolution

You must also mention at least 4 of these elements:

• protagonist

• antagonist

• conflict

• climax

• resolution

• setting

• mood

• tone

• theme

• point of view

You must say them explicitly. Example:

“The conflict in my story is…”

“The climax happens when…”

Part 3 – Closing 

Explain the theme of your story

Give a short conclusion

Example:

“In a nutshell, the theme of my story is…”

2. CONNECTORS (MANDATORY)

You must use at least 5 connectors during your presentation:

• owing to

• hence

• thereby

• notwithstanding

• furthermore

• thereafter

• whereas

• in a nutshell

• albeit

You must use them while speaking, not just write them.

Example:

“He was afraid; nevertheless, he continued.”

“The problem was serious; hence, he had to act.”

3. IMPORTANT RULES

You cannot read your story

You may only use your Story Map as support

You must speak clearly and loudly

You must show that you understand your story

Visual Aids are a must. They will be projected for you to use.

4. WHAT WILL BE EVALUATED

Your ability to explain your story clearly

Your use of connectors

Your use of literary elements

Your speaking (fluency and clarity)

FINAL REMINDER

If you only memorize or read, it will be obvious.

If you understand your story, your presentation will be much easier.