Prezi+Presentations


 * Lesson Plan - Emily Harris**


 * //Planning//**


 * Date:** February 20, 2009 **Class and Grade Level:** English 8
 * Title/Subject of Lesson:** Sharing Book Reports through Prezi

· Students will be able to use prezi to share their independent book reports. · Students will be able to recognize key literary elements, including themes and symbols.
 * Objective(s):**

Standard 1, Objective 3: Comprehend literature by differentiating the uses of literary elements in narrative texts. [3c] Identify themes in literary works. [3e] Compare types of figurative language (i.e., simile, metaphor, and symbolism).
 * State (or District) Core Curriculum Standard(s):**
 * Concept(s) to be Taught:** Finding themes and symbols in literary texts, summarizing


 * Materials Needed:** computers for every student, projector, prezi.com


 * Strategies to be Used:** analyzing models, discussion

**//Performing//**
 * Announcements:**


 * Continuation from Previous Lesson:** Students have finished their books and are now ready to report on them.


 * Lesson Presentation:**

A) Getting Started: Write the following terms on the board: (1st column) characters, themes, symbols, (2nd column) important quotations, plot summary, review, biography of the author

Explain to students that in order to share the information they learned from their books, they will each be creating a book report that includes those elements listed on the board. Explain that the items in the first column must be included in the report and they must choose ONE item in the second column to also include. Remind students that in the past few weeks they have learned about themes and symbols and review the terms again.

B) Directing the Learning: Explain to students that before they draft their book reports, they will be creating an outline using prezi, which they can later use as a visual aid when presenting their reports.

[modeling] Show students a sample prezi outline that the teacher has created. Emphasize how the report only shows an **outline** of information, sharing very little detail. Also, emphasize the organization of the prezi: the book is at the center of the presentation, surrounded by the different elements that need to be addressed.

media type="custom" key="5849109" [guided practice] With a computer and projector, walk students through the process of creating a prezi, allowing them to follow along on their own computers. Be sure to explain how to insert information and that the focus is to create a logical flow to the information. Also, show students the zoom and path technologies. Pause often to allow for questions.

[independent practice] Allow students to begin working on their own prezi outline. Walk around to provide any assistance to students who might need help.

C) Bringing the Lesson to a Conclusion: § Have students come to a stopping point in their work. Explain that they can continue working on their outlines at home, but they will have the opportunity to continue working during the next class session.


 * Assignment:**

§ Students will continue working on their prezi outlines.