Current+Event+Presentation

Students will be able to: - Research current events by topic/subject - Analyze arguments and present in a professional manner - Identify facts from opinion - Formulate a position on a current, controversial topic and support or oppose it
 * CURRENT EVENT PRESENTATION **
 * OBJECTIVES**

The classroom presentations are exercises designed to allow you to strengthen your skills in the areas of leadership, interpersonal influence, problem solving, and oral presentation. Current event topics and signups are at my desk. Students may sign up on a first come, first served basis, by specifying both the current event topic and the position desired (i.e., Pro or Con). All students must be signed up for the current event topics by the date denoted in the class schedule. Additionally, students are expected to participate in the research, development, and presentation of your current event position. Preparation includes research (class time in computer lab will be provided). The final project will include a printout of the current event news article, one-page summary and analysis, visual aid, and presentation. This project is worth 50 points.
 * INTRODUCTION**


 * ASSIGNMENT DETAILS**
 * Choose a current event topic (from list or get approval from teacher)
 * Search newsbank database online (infohio.org) or nytimes.com for an article that connects with topic
 * Write a one-page summary and analysis - Turn in on presentation day.
 * Create a visual aid for presentation
 * Example: PowerPoint, Poster, Video, etc. (Be creative, must be original)
 * Explain your current event, do not just read your summary
 * Provide your position (If applicable, Pro or Con)
 * May use (2) 3X5 index cards, but keep good eye contact!

= Resources to use to search for Current Events =
 * POSSIBLE TOPICS**
 * * Abortion -- Pro or Con
 * Cloning -- Pro or Con
 * Death Penalty -- Pro or Con
 * Drinking Age -- Lower or Raise/Stay the same
 * Presidential Election || * Republican Nomination, Primary Election
 * Stem Cell Research -- Pro or Con
 * Steroids, HGH
 * Terrorism -- International or Domestic
 * (Topic approved by teacher) ||
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