It is important that our students are able to discuss music orally.  One of the best ways to accomplish this is through the student presentation.  Students may choose the subject they wish to present about.  The presentation should consist of the following:

1.  A written component.  This consists of a written report that will be approximately 200 words long for MS students and approximately 300 words long for HS students.  It must be the student's own research, not paraphrased or copied from sources.  No credit will be given for plagiarized work.  It must be typewritten and will be handed in at the end of the presentation.  30%

2.  An oral component.  The student may read the written report or may use it as a guide for his/her lecture.  The student should practice the lecture before giving it in class and should take care that he/she can pronounce all words correctly and can keep the lecture concise and flowing.  The student should be prepared to answer questions from other members of the class after the lecture.  20%

3.  A visual component.  The student should prepare a visual component that can vary in many ways.  The visual should show care in its construction, should be detailed, and should be informative.  The student may attach a copy of the written report to the visual if he/she chooses.  30%

4.  A listening component.  The student will present music either in personal performance or on a CD, tape, or DVD.  Various styles of music should be presented.  20%

The presentation is worth 100 points, which is approximately 20% of the student's grade.

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