Lesson 6: Oral Presentation
Handout 3

Social Action Project Language Arts


The student will write a report describing the philanthropic organization he or she has chosen, its history, the fund-raising activities, the purpose of the organization, the role of volunteers, and the service components. It should include excerpts from an interview with a leader in the group, as well as the unique features of this organization. The student must also describe his or her involvement with the group and plans, if any, for future participation with this organization and its cause. There must be evidence of prewriting, drafting, proofreading, editing, revising, and polishing. The final draft must be at least five pages typed and double-spaced.

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3=Exceeds Content Standards 2=Meets Content Standards 1=Does Not Meet Content Standards
0=Unscorable    


State Standard 6 - The students will explore the constraints and possibilities of different types of text and purposefully use the craft of language including aesthetic elements and mechanics of writing (e.g., spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure, etc.) to communicate effectively and creatively.

 
A. Focus / Organization 3 2 1 0
1. Topic clearly stated in introduction        
2. Writing is focused on the topic        
3. Supporting facts presented in logical order        
4. Transitional words and phrases are used        
5. Appropriate conclusion        
         
 
B. Content and Research 3 2 1 0
1. All required information has been included        
2. Clear, interesting vocabulary and details        
3. Used technical and non-technical resources for research        
         
 
C. Grammar, Usage, Mechanics, and Spelling 3 2 1 0
1. Complete Sentences        
2. Subject-verb agreement        
3. Appropriate punctuation and capitalization        
4. Few or no spelling errors        
         
 
D. Process Writing 3 2 1 0
1. Prewriting and drafts are attached        
2. Editing and revisions are apparent        
3. Submitted work is a polished copy        
         
 
E. Bibliography 3 2 1 0
1. Has at least three sources        
2. Written in correct style        
         
TOTAL POINTS=
÷ 5 =
(average)
         
State Standard 8 - The students will take action that affects their lives and the lives of others based on their understanding of ideas and issues from texts.
         
 
A. Taking Action 3 2 1 0
1. Positive involvement with the organization is evident        
2. Understanding of the social issue is clearly demonstrated        
         
TOTAL POINTS=