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presenting voices of the Holocaust eMbeDDeD aSSeSSMeNT 1
Assignment
Present a panel discussion that includes an oral reading of a significant passage from the narrative read by your group. Your discussion should explain how the theme or central idea of “finding light in the darkness” is developed in the entire narrative.
Planning: Discuss your ideas with your group to prepare a focus for your panel discussion.
• How was the theme or central idea of “finding light in the darkness” developed in your Holocaust narrative?
• How did supporting details such as character, plot, and setting contribute to the theme?
• How will you find a significant passage for your oral reading that will help communicate the idea of “finding light in the darkness”?
• How will you assign talking points to each group member to include an introduction, at least two supporting details, and a conclusion?
Drafting: Write a draft of your talking point(s) that includes details from the text, commentary (analysis), and discussion questions.
• How will the introductory talking point present a hook, summary of the text, and thematic statement?
• How will the supporting talking points explain how an individual, event, or place contributed to theme?
• How will the concluding talking point restate the theme, summarize the main points of the discussion, and elicit textual connections (text to self, text, or world) from the entire group?
Rehearsing: Rehearse and revise your panel discussion to improve the final presentation.
• How will you prepare notes to constructive feedback and build on ideas and questions presented by other group members?
• How will your group create smooth transitions between speakers?
• How will you include your oral reading as you introduce and develop your explanation?
• How will you use precise diction in order to establish and maintain a formal style?
• How will you use eye contact, volume, and pronunciation to express your ideas clearly?
Reflection
After completing this Embedded Assessment, think about how you went about accomplishing this task, and respond to the following:
• Howwasthethemeorcentralideaof“findinglightinthedarkness”developedin the different Holocaust narratives that you heard about in the panel discussions?
• What did you learn from studying and discussing narratives about the Holocaust that you can apply to your own life?
My Notes
If possible, consider projecting an outline of your panel discussion to provide your audience with an “agenda” to follow.
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