ENG 3U1
Introduction to Nineteen Eighty-Four: Research Presentations
Topics:
1.
Utopia
2.
Satire: various forms
3.
Government control/repression: totalitarian systems
4.
Individual freedom versus social responsibility
5.
The influence of the media
6.
Conditioning (especially formal programs in the Armed forces, cults, etc)
7.
Propaganda as a tool of government
8.
The importance of the family as a social unit
9.
The ethics of censorship: when and how?
10.
Communism and socialism
Presentations Instructions:
1. You will divide into groups of three or four and choose a topic.
2. You will be given three class periods to research your topic and to prepare a 10-15 minute
presentation.
3. Your polished presentation must include the following aspects:
a) overheads/power-point presentation:
i) At the top of the first page state a thesis (e.g. a single statement of
intent/opinion which conveys the approach you are taking to your topic).
ii) Summarize, in point form, the information you have you researched,
organizing your points into logical categories with appropriate subtitles.
b) visuals and multi-media props:
i) Visuals might take the form of posters, models or actual objects which support
and enhance your topic.
ii) Multi-media might include a dramatization, music or costuming, or video clips.
c) discussion:
i) Prepare at least two thoughtful and debatable questions which demonstrate your
understanding of your topic.
ii) Lead an effective discussion concerning your questions.
d) works cited:
Please submit at the beginning of your presentation a complete Aworks cited@
listing, formatted according to the Centennial Communications Guide.
Research Presentations – Nineteen Eighty-Four
Mark Sheet
ENG 3U1
Marks
/40
CRITERIA
Researched Information
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quantity
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depth and detail
•
accuracy of information
/15
Overheads/PowerPoint
•
thesis
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appropriate subtitles
•
point form summation of information
•
works cited
/20
Visuals and Multi-Media Props
•
poster
•
models
•
dramatization
•
costuming
•
video
•
other
/10
/15
Organization
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A.V. prepared on time
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Starting on time/Time management
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effective co-ordination of group presentation
Presentation Skills
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Variety, clarity, pronunciation, enunciation,
tone, projection
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Pace/Use of appropriate vocabulary
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Eye contact/Enthusiasm
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Flow, lack of hesitation
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inclusion of two discussion questions and
leadership of discussion
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