Book Group Final Presentations

Book Group Final Presentations

The final component of your book group project will be a presentation. This presentation, which will be about 10 minutes long, should be designed to help the rest of your triplet get a basic sense of the book you’ve been reading for the past six weeks. Your presentation needs to include the following:

• Overview of the book—sharing the basic premise without giving away too much of the plot; giving background about where and when it takes place
• Information about the author—basic biography, inspiration for writing the book, info about other works he or she has written, reviews and scholarship about the book and/or author
• Excerpt from the book, including your analysis
• Group’s favorite aspects of the book, including example
• Major themes, including examples and analysis
• A visual aid, such as a handout, slide show, PowerPoint presentation or self- created video
• An answer and explanation of the following question: What does it mean to grow up in this book?

**All group members must contribute equally in preparing and presenting**

For the Final Project Grades you will receive both a group and an individual grade. Grades will be based on the following criteria:

Group Grade	Individual Grade
Final Presentations and Responsibilities Breakdown Quality and Depth of Group Meetings Cooperation and Respect During Meetings Group Self Assessments Group Quiz	Individual Self Assessments Context Sheets Completion and Quality of Journal Entries Teacher Observations Behavior, Participation and Communication

Presentation Date: Monday, January 25^th