Wednesday, May 6, 2015

May 6

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we will begin our Presentations!  Remember to review the rubric below and be very clear about what level you are attempting to achieve.  I am going to be very diligent about looking for which level you are performing at regarding the rubric.

During presentations you will be completing a comparative religions chart (found below).  It is important that you take detailed notes on the chart provided, which will be collected on Friday after all presentations have been concluded.  Because people will be filling out a chart based on your presentation, please be clear and evenly paced in your delivery

Comparative Religion Chart

During presentations I will be expecting you to be very familiar and knowledgeable of your topic.  Students will be allowed (and encouraged) to ask questions during your presentations and your ability to answer them will be reflected on your final score for your project. 

I am looking forward to your presentations ladies and gentlemen.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti


Incomplete (60% credit)
Emerging (75% credit)
Proficient (85% credit)
Distinguished (100% credit)
Total
Organization
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information
Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around
Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow
Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow
/20
Subject Knowledge
Student does not have grasp of information; slides have little or no detail, there are multiple inaccuracies.  
Students is uncomfortable with information; Slides have minimal detail; there are some inaccuracies.  
Student is at ease with information; slides are detailed and mostly accurate.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required); Slides are very detailed and show understanding, with no inaccuracies.
/30
Graphics
Student uses unnecessary graphics or no graphics
Student uses some graphics, graphics do not represent text/presentation
Student’s use graphics and they relate to text/presentation
Student’s graphics represent text/presentation AND are creatively used or go beyond simple graphics (gifs or embedded videos)
/15
Mechanics
Student’s presentation has multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has some spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has minimal spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has NO spelling and/or grammatical errors
/5
Eye Contact
Student reads directly from the Presentation and makes no eye contact with audience
Student makes some eye contact with audience but still mostly reads from Presentation
Student makes eye contact most of the time but still needs to read directly from the Presentation
Student maintains eye contact with audience seldom reading directly from the Presentation
/5
Elocution
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly to be heard and understood
Student’s voice is low.  Student incorrectly pronounces terms.  Audience has difficulty hearing presentations.
Student’s voice is clear.  Student pronounces most words correctly.  Most audience members can hear presentation.
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all members can hear presentations.
/5




Total Points:
/80

Monday, May 4, 2015

Asia Map Game

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Here is a web tool to help you study for the Asia map test!

Asia Map Game

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

May 4 - Mapping Monday

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today we will not be doing a new Current Event.  Instead today is a work day on your Asia Maps.  Do NOT forget that your Asia Map Test is next week on Monday, May 11 (it is possible that the test date will be moved to Wednesday, May 13.  Stay tuned for future updates!).

Today in class you should have worked on your Asia Maps and (if necessary) continued to work on your Religion Projects.  Don't forget that you will be presenting your projects on Wednesday May 6.

Live long and prosper ladies and gentlemen!

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

April 29 & May 1

Hello and ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we began our Religion Research Project.

Directions
  • You will be divided into 9 groups 
  • Each group will be assigned a religion
  • You will make a presentation about all of the facets of that religion
  • Each person will have to present at least one slide
  • You must "key" your work
    • Maybe identify your slides with your name
  • Use the categories below as your research guide
Religions
  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Sunni Islam
  4. Shia Islam
  5. Judaism
  6. Catholic Christianity
  7. Protestant Christianity
  8. Sikhism
  9. Traditional Chinese Religions (Taoism, Confucianism, etc.)
Categories
  1. Basic Information
    1. Adherents Called
    2. Current Adherents (# in the world)
    3. Current Size Rank
    4. Major Geographic Concentration
  2. Religious Text/Authority
    1. Sacred Text
    2. Other Written Authority
    3. Religious Law
  3. Religious Organization
    1. Clergy
    2. House of Worship
    3. Main Day of Worship
    4. Church and State
  4. Religious History
    1. Date founded
    2. Place Founded
    3. Founder
    4. Original Language(s)
    5. Early Expansion
    6. Major Splits
  5. Theology (Religious Beliefs)
    1. Type of Theism
    2. Ultimate Reality (View of God[s])
    3. Names of God
    4. Other Spiritual Beings
    5. Revered Humans
    6. Divine Revelation? (How have people revealed the religion?)
    7. View of Sacred Text (literal vs. allegorical)
    8. Human Nature
      1. Why is mankind here?  What is mankind's purpose?
    9. Important Prayers
    10. Important holidays
  6. Afterlife
    1. Means of Salvation?
    2. God's role in salvation
    3.  Good afterlife?
    4. Bad afterlife?
 Your PPT must follow these guidelines:
  • Title slide
    • Include group members names
    • Religion name
  • Basic Information 1-2 slides
  • Religious Text/Authority 1-2 slides
  • Religious Organization 1-2 slides
  • Religious History 2-3 slides
  • Theology (Religious Beliefs) 3-4 slides
  • Afterlife 1-2 slides
  • Credits 1 slide
    • What were the roles of each group member
    • Include more than which slides were completed (ex. editor, template designer, group leader, etc.)
  • Bibliography 1 slide
 Religion Resources
Use your time wisely!  You will have time in class to work on this.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Here is the Project/Presentation Rubric


Incomplete (60% credit)
Emerging (75% credit)
Proficient (85% credit)
Distinguished (100% credit)
Total
Organization
Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information
Audience has difficulty following presentation because students jump around
Students present information in logical sequence which audience can follow
Students present information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow
/20
Subject Knowledge
Student does not have grasp of information; slides have little or no detail, there are multiple inaccuracies.  
Students is uncomfortable with information; Slides have minimal detail; there are some inaccuracies.  
Student is at ease with information; slides are detailed and mostly accurate.
Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required); Slides are very detailed and show understanding, with no inaccuracies.
/30
Graphics
Student uses unnecessary graphics or no graphics
Student uses some graphics, graphics do not represent text/presentation
Student’s use graphics and they relate to text/presentation
Student’s graphics represent text/presentation AND are creatively used or go beyond simple graphics (gifs or embedded videos)
/15
Mechanics
Student’s presentation has multiple spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has some spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has minimal spelling and/or grammatical errors
Student’s presentation has NO spelling and/or grammatical errors
/5
Eye Contact
Student reads directly from the Presentation and makes no eye contact with audience
Student makes some eye contact with audience but still mostly reads from Presentation
Student makes eye contact most of the time but still needs to read directly from the Presentation
Student maintains eye contact with audience seldom reading directly from the Presentation
/5
Elocution
Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly to be heard and understood
Student’s voice is low.  Student incorrectly pronounces terms.  Audience has difficulty hearing presentations.
Student’s voice is clear.  Student pronounces most words correctly.  Most audience members can hear presentation.
Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms so that all members can hear presentations.
/5




Total Points:
/80


Monday, April 27, 2015

April 27 - Mapping

Hello ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class you should have worked on and completed your third Current Event.  If and when you completed the Current Event you should have worked on your Asia Map Packets.

Current Event #9 should be on a newsworthy event in Asia.

Current Event #9 Worksheet

Remember you need to make a copy and title it P(2 or 6)_first and last name_Current Event #9

Remember to review any comments I made on your previous Current Events to avoid making the same mistake twice! 

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Friday, April 24, 2015

April 24

Hello and ladies and gentlemen,

Today in class we finished our Religious Comparison Notes and then we began our Religion Research Project.

Directions
  • You will be divided into 9 groups 
  • Each group will be assigned a religion
  • You will make a presentation about all of the facets of that religion
  • Each person will have to present at least one slide
  • You must "key" your work
    • Maybe identify your slides with your name
  • Use the categories below as your research guide
Religions
  1. Hinduism
  2. Buddhism
  3. Sunni Islam
  4. Shia Islam
  5. Judaism
  6. Catholic Christianity
  7. Protestant Christianity
  8. Sikhism
  9. Traditional Chinese Religions (Taoism, Confucianism, etc.)
Categories
  1. Basic Information
    1. Adherents Called
    2. Current Adherents (3 in the world)
    3. Current Size Rank
    4. Major Geographic Concentration
  2. Religious Text/Authority
    1. Sacred Text
    2. Other Written Authority
    3. Religious Law
  3. Religious Organization
    1. Clergy
    2. House of Worship
    3. Main Day of Worship
    4. Church and State
  4. Religious History
    1. Date founded
    2. Place Founded
    3. Founder
    4. Original Language(s)
    5. Early Expansion
    6. Major Splits
  5. Theology (Religious Beliefs)
    1. Type of Theism
    2. Ultimate Reality (View of God[s])
    3. Names of God
    4. Other Spiritual Beings
    5. Revered Humans
    6. Divine Revelation? (How have people revealed the religion?)
    7. View of Sacred Text (literal vs. allegorical)
    8. Human Nature
      1. Why is mankind here?  What is mankind's purpose?
  6. Afterlife
    1. Means of Salvation?
    2. God's role in salvation
    3.  Good afterlife?
    4. Bad afterlife?
 Your PPT must follow these guidelines:
  • Title slide
    • Include group members names
    • Religion name
  • Basic Information 1-2 slides
  • Religious Text/Authority 1-2 slides
  • Religious Organization 1-2 slides
  • Religious History 2-3 slides
  • Theology (Religious Beliefs) 3-4 slides
  • Afterlife 1-2 slides
  • Credits 1 slide
    • What were the roles of each group member
    • Include more than which slides were completed (ex. editor, template designer, group leader, etc.)
  • Bibliography 1 slide
 Religion Resources
Use your time wisely!  You will have time in class to work on this.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Religion Poll

Hello ladies and gentlemen

Below is the Google Form about religion. Please only participate if you are responding accurately and if you want to add to our class dialogue in a meaningful way!  This is completely optional.

Live long and prosper,

Mr. Marchetti