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ENG4U Unit 2: 1984 Presentation Research and Oral Presentation Skilsl: Weight 2 For this assignment, in groups of 2, you will teach the class about an important concept, person or country that is related to the major themes and topics

• f the novel 1984. In order to do so effectively, please follow these steps:

 Research one of the topics below using online databases, scholarly website and books from the school library  Identify and gather the most relevant information from your research to include in your presentation, such as:

• A definition on the term/concept
• Important historical information, people, countries, events
• Images, maps, photos or charts that can add a visual component to your presentation
• News reports
• Short clips or video (max 1 minute 30 seconds)

 Provide a critical analysis of your research. Do you agree or disagree? How important are these topics/issues today?  Make connections between your research and the novel 1984 (think about you have learned from your research)  Organize your research and connections to novel and create a Powerpoint, Prezi, or film.  Present your PPT, Prezi or film to the class to demonstrate your oral communication skills  Submit a Works Cited sheet that lists all of your sources  Presentations will be completed in pairs and must be 15 minutes in length  Each student must speak and present equally, so 7.5 minutes each. List of Topics Organized Thematically

• 1. Surveillance and Safety

Censorship  Internet  Books, Music and Film  Self-Censorship CCTV (pros and cons) Espionage Whistleblowing Privacy Laws Police Brutality / Military Rule Torture and Capital Punishment

• 2. Socio-Economic Systems

Capitalism Communism Karl Marx/Marxism North Korea China Social Inequality/Disparity

• 3. Psychological Manipulation

Propaganda  Nazi Propaganda  Media/Corporate propaganda  War propaganda  Children Propaganda/ Educational Indoctrination

• 4. Hope and Revolution

George Orwell Revolutionary Leaders  Mao Zedong  Vladimir Lenin  Nelson Mandela  Mahatma Gandhi  Martin Luther King Jr.  Che Guevera  Ayotullah Khomeini  Fidel Castro Process Work Due Date 1. Choose a topic Tuesday, March 9 2. Conduct research on your topic and find similarities between it and the fictional world of Oceania in 1984. 3. Log your research using the Research Guide below. March 9 to March 31 4. Put your research together into a media format April 1 to 5 5. Present your Media April 6, 7, 8 , 9 (4 presentations a day)

Research Guide Secondary sources must be from a valid, academic source. Your teacher will provide guidelines identifying what makes a secondary source “academic”. 1) Raw, theoretical explanations so the reader can understand the knowledge behind your concept. For example, if your concept is domestic abuse, you can research people’s theories and observations about this criminal behavior. 2) Statistical data that supports the concept which is presented in your thesis. Statistics are persuasive based on logical and scientific evidence. It is very powerful. 3) Current issues or events that have occurred in recent history are a great way to show to your reader why your topic is relevant and important for them to read. Use the template below to help organize your research. You will need to use this template for each source you find and use (you do not want to have to re-research everything in order to write your list of Works Cited) The secondary sources should be accesses either via the TC Library website, including its online databases, or current news events. Be sure to record all information on the form below so you do not have to find them again later. _________________________________________________________________________________________________ This is the date I accessed the resource: This is the title of the resource: This is the topic of the resource: This is the author of the resource: This is more specific information about how to access the resource (URL, ISBN, publication information, etc.): These are points and ideas that I think are interesting, connected or relevant to my essay: Page #

1984 Presentation Rubric: Weight 2 Name: __________________________________ Criteria Level 1 (50%-59%) Level 2 (60%-69%/) Level 3 (70%-79%) Level 4 (80%-100%) Knowledge & Understanding Memorize important names, slogans, events, and other details from the novel and research. Recalls research & novel details with limited accuracy and relies on reading from the presentation slides Recalls research & novel details with developing accuracy and can sometimes explain using their own words rather than read from the presentation slides Recalls research & novel details with adequate accuracy, and mostly explains using their own words. Recalls research & novel details with great accuracy, and can explain using their own word and does not need to rely on slides. Thinking Focusing Research & Gathering Information (The quantity and quality

• f your selected research)

Critical Analysis of Research (Your analysis/opinions

• n the research you have

presented) Research is limited and weak; missing many key ideas. Sources are not academic uses critical / creative thinking processes with limited effectiveness There is some good research, but some key ideas are missing. Some academic sources are included. uses critical / creative thinking processes with some effectiveness Research is good; relevant and sufficient. Most sources are academic uses critical / creative thinking processes with considerable effectiveness Research is excellent; provides a lot of valuable information to explain the topic effectively. All sources are academic and relevant. uses critical / creative thinking processes with a high degree of effectiveness Communication Clarity and Coherence Diction Vocal Strategies Non-Verbal Cues Audio-Visual Aids

• Information is

presented in an illogical

• rder. Unclear intro,

body and conclusion with rough transitions.

• Uses inappropriate

words and phrases

• Uses tone, pace, pitch

and volume ineffectively

• Does not use

appropriate facial expressions, gestures and eye contact

• AV aids do not

effectively support and enhance message

• Information is

sometimes presented in a logical order and transitions between ideas are sometimes smooth.

• Sometimes uses

appropriate words and phrases

• Sometimes uses tone,

pace, pitch and volume effectively

• Sometimes uses

appropriate facial expressions, gestures and eye contact

• AV aids sometimes

support and enhance message

• Information is

presented in a logical

• rder and transitions

between ideas are good.

• Uses appropriate words

and phrases most of the time

• Uses tone, pace, pitch

and volume effectively most of the time

• Uses appropriate facial

expressions, gestures and eye contact most of the time

• AV aids effectively

support and enhance message most of the time

• Information is always presented

in a logical order and transitions between ideas are smooth.

• Always uses appropriate words

and phrases

• Always uses tone, pace, pitch

and volume effectively

• Always uses appropriate facial

expressions, gestures and eye contact

• AV aids always effectively

support and enhance message Application Making Connections between topic research and the novel Makes weak and confusing connections between the ideas in the novel and their selected topic Makes some good connections between the ideas in the novel and their selected topic, but sometimes confusing. Makes good clear connections between the ideas in the novel and their selected topic Makes rich, thorough and clear connections between the ideas in the novel and their selected topic