Memory Box Presentation

As you are well aware, Remembrance Day is this week. As a poppy is a symbol of remembrance, our learning this week will also reflect on their personal memories. I would like each student to choose a small item from home that will fit in a 3 inch by 3 inch box for this Wednesday November 12. This item will serve as a symbol of a personal memory that your child will recount in writing and then present  to the class. 

For example, perhaps they have memories of going on a holiday with their family. They could bring in a shell from the beach and describe the trip using the 5 W’s (what the item is, who they went with, where they went, when they went, and why it is a special memory/how it makes them feel) . Or perhaps they have won a medal for some athletic endeavor. They could again describe the event and how it made them feel.

Below is the marking rubric that I will be using for their oral presentation. They will be given ample time in class to write and then practice their presentation. All they need to do at home is find an appropriate item to bring in on Wednesday. 

If you have any further questions about this activity, please do not hesitate to email me. 

	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4
Description of Memory	Identifies and describes a special memory with assistance and multiple prompts	Identifies and describes a special memory with some assistance and a few prompts	Identifies and describes a special memory with limited or no assistance	Identifies and describes a special memory in detail
Speaking and Language	Speaks using incomplete sentences. Uses simple and basic vocabulary	Speaks using simple sentences Uses expanding vocabulary	Uses simple and complex sentences Uses a range of descriptive vocabulary	Speaks fluently and effectively, demonstrating command of the language Effectively uses a wide range of descriptive vocabulary
Clarity	Rarely speaks with clarity Needs assistance	Speaks with some clarity Needs some assistance	Speaks clearly and precisely, using eye contact	Speaks clearly and confidently, using eye contact
Audience Skills and Interaction	Demonstrates poor audience skills Asks questions when prompted Answers no questions	At times, demonstrates good audience skills Asks some questions Answers some questions	Demonstrates when to speak, when to listen and when to respond Asks relevant questions Answers most questions	Demonstrates when to speak, when to listen and when to respond Asks relevant questions Answers all questions