Appendix B

Student Evaluation Form

Topic______________________________________________________
What did you like best about this presentation?
__________________________________________________________
What are some ways to improve this presentation?
__________________________________________________________
Did you learn anything new? What skills or advice could you use in the future?
__________________________________________________________

The teacher evaluation form (Appendix C) is given to students while assigning the work. It is used as a guideline for students to prepare their presentations. In this way, students are informed in advance of the criteria by which their presentations will be evaluated. It is helpful for students to know the teacher’s expectations and grading criteria.

Appendix C

Teacher Evaluation Form

Group Number____Date____Topic_______________

Preparation

___came to the class early to set up equipment

___made sure all equipments in working condition

___turned in assignment sheet

Organization

___clear introduction

___logical development

___strong conclusion

___typed and clear outline

Content

___variety of resources

___amount of research conducted

___originality

Presentation

___held audiences’ attention

___spoke with note cards

___Eye contact

___time control

___volume of voice

___effectiveness of visual aids

Oral skills

___adapted the information for the audience (communicative English)

___clarity & fluency

___provided discussion questions or class activities

___involved the audience

Overall Group Rating_____________

Teacher comments__________________________________________

Reference

King, Jane. Preparing EFL Learners for Oral Presentations. The Internet TESL Journal, Vol. VIII, No. 3, March 2002. http://iteslj.org/Lessons/King-PublicSpeaking.html

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Activity
1) There should be 3 persons in a group.
2) Identify and brainstorm the topic of your presentation.
3) Discuss, share and write down your ideas and answers using mind-mapping.
4) Each member of the group will have 5 minutes ‘talk time’ during the presentation.

Millions of people already die each year due to pollution. Somehow that does not seem to bother us. Even so, these carbon intensive, expensive and dangerous habits may be taken away from us quite soon. That may be the good news from Global Warming.

Here is what no one wants to tell you. Global Warming will change your life much sooner than you’d ever believe. It won’t necessarily be that much worse in the long run, at least for our kids. It may end up far better. But there will, at best, be a period of sacrificing what billions of us work and wish for. No one knows exactly when, what or how much will in fact happen. At best, some “comfortable” parts of our life will not be feasible. At worst, this planet will not be habitable to humans.

It is possible that things won’t work out with Global Warming. We may be past the point of no return. If we aren’t yet, we will be shortly unless drastic measures are taken. That’s the apocalyptic version of what we face. No one knows…”

~Karl~ (click HERE to access Karl’s website on global warming)

Global warming is a significant increase in the Earth’s climatic temperature over a relatively short period of time as a result of the activities of humans. It is not unusual to hear someone complaining about a hot day or a freak storm and remark, “It’s global warming.” Well, is it? What is global warming?

There are numerous online resources on global warming. And we’ll learn what global warming is, what causes it, what its current effects are and what the future effects could be in the following weeks. Prior to that, you are required to build up and enhance your basic knowledge on the issue. I have provided a list of useful websites for your independent reading and research prior the class.

Effects of Global Warming

How Global Warming Works

Earth Observatory: Global Warming

Environmental Protection Unit’s (USA) Climate Change Site

The Global Warming Sceptic

Effects of Global Warming

Global Warming

Enjoy. And see you in the class next week.

Global warming now has become a global environmental issue that is continuing to harm our planet. What is global warming? How does it affect your life? Write a short summary of some generalizations people make about global warming as well as what do you understand about the issue. Talk about it and share your thought with your peers in the online forum.

English II is a course that seeks to integrate the standards of reading, writing, viewing and representing, and speaking and listening. Students will work to comprehend and produce a wide variety of texts, including practical and persuasive forms of communication that involve speaking and listening skills, and the use of appropriate technology and media forms. The course will emphasize the communication and critical thinking skills necessary to enable students to deal effectively with multicultural and ethnic diversity in a rapidly changing world.

Grading Scales and Percentages

The grading breakdown is as follows:

Tests                                          20%
Daily Accessment*                     30%
Quizzes                                      20%
Essays / Projects                        30%

*The Daily grade category includes classwork, homework, the notebook, and participation in class and online forum and discussion.

Course Outline

Will be uploaded soon.