Students will give an oral presentation based on the story character they selected from the novel they have been reading. The writing will reflect a character that has exhibited a district-wide character trait and will justify the selection with one situation from the story that supports the character education word.

Language Arts - State Goals

	4.B.2a – Present oral reports to an audience using correct language and nonverbal expressions for the intended purpose and message within a suggested organizational format.
	4.B.2b – Use speaking skills and procedures to participate in group discussions.
	4.B.2c – Identify methods to manage or overcome anxiety and apprehension.
	5.C.2b – Prepare and deliver oral presentations based on inquiry or research.

Social Emotional

	1A.2a. – Describe a range of emotions and the situations that cause them.
	1A.2b. – Describe and demonstrate ways to express emotions in a socially acceptable manner.
	2A.2a. – Identify verbal, physical and situational cues that indicate how others may feel.

Individual writings

Writing Rubric

Presentation Rubric

Students will present writings orally to classmates.

Students will be assessed using the writing rubric and presentation rubric (See Day 5 & 6 for writing rubric and Day 4 for presentation rubric).