Eng 2D – Book Thief
Historical presentations 5% Oral
LEARNING GOALS: Students will understand and communicate the
historical context of the novel stemming from the 1930’s through the end of WW
II while also making connections to the novel’s themes and plotlines. Students
will also communicate their understanding of effective oral speaking skills in
their presentation.
SUCCESS CRITERIA:
 Is approx. 10 minutes in length total
 Uses 3 google slides per person effectively (see success criteria below)
 Is able to symbolically and socially analyze a historical image
Each group member is responsible for creating 3 slides including the following:
o Slide 1: Historical Information on the topic
o Slide 2: Significant image/photo analyzed
o Slide 3: Quotation/Passage analysis from the novel
TOPICS TO CHOOSE FROM:
THURSDAY
MAY 5TH
Hitler Youth
(Parts 1-4)
TUESDAY
MAY 17TH
The Gestapo
(Parts 7-8)
FRIDAY
MAY 6TH
Book Burnings and
Hitler’s Birthday
(Parts 1-4)
TUESDAY
MAY 17TH
Air Raids on
Germany
(Parts 7-8)
FRIDAY
MAY 6TH
Nuremberg Laws
and Kristallnacht
(Parts 1-4)
TUESDAY
MAY 24TH
Death Marches
(Parts 8-10)
THURSDAY
MAY 12TH
Jews in Hiding
(Parts 4-6)
My Presentation
is on:
EFFECTIVE POWER POINT PRESENTATIONS:
 MAKE SURE EVERY SLIDE HAS A HEADING
 USE BULLETS AND NO MORE THAN 4-5 PER SLIDE FOR HISTORY
 ADD IMAGES ON SLIDES TO REFLECT CONTENT
 ADD COLOUR VARIETY TO HELP EASY READING
 USE BOLDED WORDS FOR EMPHASIS
 POINT FORM MOSTLY UNLESS A QUOTATION
 DON’T READ OFF THE SLIDE, USE IT AS A GUIDE FOR AUDIENCE AND YOU!
EVALUATION: Individual mark for each group member
CONTENT:
/50
 Detailed and accurate knowledge of history
 Critical analysis and details in image study
 Sophisticated quotation analysis from novel
PRESENTATION SKILLS:
/50
 Effective use of slides (layout, visual impact)
 Eye contact
 Vocal expression and professional tone
 Volume and pace
 Clarity of thought and organization