Name: ___________
Date: _____
Literary Terms PowerPoint Assignment
INTRODUCTION
The TAKS Reading test presents a lengthy literary text for which students will
answer multiple-choice and open-ended questions. To ensure success on the TAKS
test, students must understand, analyze, and apply their knowledge regarding
literary device and terms. This assignment will guide learners to fully understand
literary terms, create examples, and use online resources to deepen their
understanding.
TASK
Each student will create a PowerPoint presentation with no less than 10 slides about
the following literary terms:
1. Point-of-view
2. Theme
3. Figurative Language
4. Metaphor
5. Simile
6. Conflict
7. Symbolism
8. Foreshadowing
9. Character
10.Imagery
Each student will include at least 3 items on each slide:
a. An accurate definition of the literary term
b. An example from real life or literature
c. A graphic which represents the term
The presentation must also include:
a. An introductory slide
b. A concluding slide
c. Citations for websites
Additional items may be included to each slide if time permits, but remember each
student has two class periods to meet minimum requirements. Refer to the
attached rubric for guidelines. Students will also complete a self evaluation to
gauge comprehension and success of the assignment.
PROCESS
Students may refer to the following websites for definitions, examples, and
graphics. Remember any website used in your presentation must be cited
correctly.
Literary Terms
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/575/1
http://www.tnellen.com/cybereng/lit_terms/
http://www.virtualsalt.com/litterms.htm
Examples
http://scitech.stisd.net/docs/litterms/10th%20grade%20literary%20terms.pdf
http://www.english.cam.ac.uk/vclass/terms.htm
http://www.wwnorton.com/college/english/nap/Glossary_Versification.htm
Sample PowerPoint presentations
www.clintweb.net/ctw/littermsppt.ppt
www.wcs.k12.va.us/users/honaker/Literary_TermsTeaching1.ppt
MLA Citation for Online Resources
http://www.libs.uga.edu/ref/mlastyle.html
Evaluation
Students will review the attached rubric to guide their work and understand
expectations. Students will complete a self evaluation to monitor content mastery.
Each presentation will be saved to students’ home directories, and the teacher will
save the completed PowerPoints to a flash drive for grading. The teacher will
complete the rubric and return it to the students with a numeric grade.
Conclusion
Please remember to use your time wisely; you only have 2 class days to complete
this assignment. Follow all school polices regarding appropriate computer use, and
only visit the websites listed above. I understand you will need to utilize Google for
graphics, but if I see inappropriate use of time and resources it will reflect on your
grade. This assignment is worth two daily grades.
Literary Terms PowerPoint Rubric
Students will create a PowerPoint presentation over literary terms using correct definitions,
relevant examples, and graphics. Students will analyze websites and cite accordingly while
incorporating academically appropriate text and images to support comprehension of
researched terms.
Beginning
1
Content
Definition
Example
Graphic
Developing Accomplished
2
3
Complete
Sentences
Academic
Language
Easily
Understandable
4
The student
gave incorrect
definitions,
examples that
did not fit the
terms or help in
the
understanding
of the terms,
and slides are
missing
graphics.
The student
gave
The student
adequate
The student
holistically
definitions
gave correct
defined the
and examples definitions of
terms, gave
that review
the terms,
extended
the term but examples that
examples, and
do not
deepen the
incorporated
deepen the
understanding
graphics that
understanding of the term,
deepened the
of the terms. and a relevant
understanding
The graphics
graphics.
of the terms.
are irrelevant
to the terms.
The student has
glaring
grammatical
errors such as
misspelled
words,
incomplete
sentences, and
comma splices.
The student
uses poor
academic
language and
the
presentation is
not
understandable.
The student
has no
grammatical
errors, uses
advanced
vocabulary,
and
incorporates
creative
writing in
examples.
The student
uses strong
academic
language, and
the
presentation
brings a
unique insight
which
highlights the
student’s
understanding.
Conventions
Grammar
Exemplary
The student
uses
elementary
sentence
structure, has
misplaced
modifiers,
and incorrect
pronoun
usage. The
student uses
lower
academic
language, and
the
presentation
is simple and
uninteresting.
The student
has few
grammatical
errors and
uses complete
sentences.
The student
uses grade
level academic
language, and
the
presentation is
understandable
and
interesting.
Score
Design
Template
Color
Logical Sequence
Ethics
The student did
not use a
template, color,
or logical
sequence to
present their
findings.
The student
uses a
template and
color, but the
presentation
is
uninteresting
and confusing
to follow.
The student
The student
plagiarized
did not
information, did
correctly cites
not cite
websites,
websites,
paraphrased
paraphrased
poorly, and
incorrectly, and
did not quote
quoted
information
information
adequately.
incorrectly.
Plagiarism
MLA Citation
Paraphrasing
Quotes
The student
aesthetically
The student
and
incorporate a
academically
template,
presents
color, and
findings, uses
sound to make
a template,
presentation
color, sound,
aesthetically
and various
pleasing. The
graphics to
student puts
make an
information in
interesting,
a logical order.
logically
sequenced
presentation.
The student
cited
information
correctly and
incorporated
quotes
correctly.
The student
quoted and
paraphrased
correctly and
for content
mastery All
citations were
incorporated
correctly.
The student
completed the
The student
Evaluation
The student self-evaluation
The student did only partially
completed selfoffering
not complete
completed
evaluation
unique
insight
Students complete self-evaluation.
selfperfunctorily.
and
relevance
self-evaluation
evaluation.
to the
assignment.
Written by Leigh A. Schuller
Grade:
20 points
100
15 -20 points
95
10-20 points
85
5-10 points
75
0-5 points
65
Self Evaluation
Circle the corresponding number that reflects your level of understanding
and interest throughout the assignment. The number (1) being the lowest,
and the number (5) being the highest. Answer the questions that follow
with complete sentences that truly highlight your comprehension.
1. How familiar were you with these terms before the assignment?
1
2
3
4
5
2. Did the creation of this PowerPoint increase your understanding of
one or more of the terms?
1
2
3
4
5
3. Did researching the terms online aid in your comprehension?
1
2
3
4
5
4. Was this assignment engaging, interesting, and fun?
1
2
3
4
5
5. Would you suggest this type of assignment to a teacher in another
class?
1
2
3
4
5
Answer the following questions with complete sentences.
1. Did the rubric help guide your work, and did you have enough time
to complete your work?
2. Do you have any suggestions for the teacher on how to improve this
assignment?
3. Were the instructions to the assignment clear, and did the teacher
give you adequate support to ensure your success?
4. Please give additional insight about the assignment such as: did you
like it or did it help you understand the terms.