Conspiracy Theories Presentation
Instructions:
1. Choose a conspiracy/deception that interests you.
2. Do some research to decide what side of the conspiracy/deception you believe.
3. Formulate a thesis about the conspiracy/deception.
4. Create a presentation (using power point) to share your work with the class.
Your presentation should have a minimum of the following slides:
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Capture
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Introduction (includes your THESIS)
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Overview of Conspiracy/Deception
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Proof 1
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Proof 2
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Proof 3
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Summary of your points/Conclusion (includes rewording of your THESIS)
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Works Cited
Your presentation date will be: ____________________________________
Evaluation:
Categories/Criteria
Knowledge/Understanding
/5
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Good understanding of subject presented
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Presentation notes submitted
Thinking/Inquiry
/10
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Specific, arguable, clearly stated THESIS
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Explanation of three pieces of PROOF
which shows the THESIS
Communication
/10
• Voice – lively voice engaging audience;
speaks clearly and distinctly; effective
projection
• Facial expression and body language
convey strong enthusiasm and interest
• Good eye contact
• Conventions – correct grammar (spelling,
punctuation, etc when applicable)
• Use of audio/visual (correct, clear, useful)
Application
/10
• Uses a CAPTURE to gain the attention of
the audience
• Uses an INTRODUCTION that clearly
outlines the points that will be made in
the presentation
• CONCLUSION – reviews important
information; brings closure
• Organization – Presentation is clearly
organized and all assigned slides are
present
• WORKS CITED page is accurate and
formatted in MLA style
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Acceptable
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