You will give an oral presentation that lasts from 2-3 minutes. You may use notecards to help you remember what to say, but you may not read from them. Your presentation should include the following:   An introduction that grabs the audience's attention Title and Author of your book Description of the setting (time and place) Description of the main characters (2-4) Summary (how it begins, what is the problem, how is the problem solved) Your opinion (Would you recommend it ? Why or why not?) Your grade will be determined by how you relate important details of the book to the class and speaking skills. Practice your presentation several times in front of a mirror or to members of your family. Use the following checklist to plan your oral presentation. Grading Criteria   Content I had a strong, attention-getting introduction. My vocabulary was strong and specific. I used facts where appropriate. I used opinions where appropriate. I used supportive details. I stayed focused; I did not stray off my topic. I was well-informed on my topic. I was able to clearly answer questions from the audience. Organization I organized my ideas in a meaningful way. My topic was clearly stated in the introduction. I included necessary background information. I used helpful transitions between main points (like "First of all..." or "In conclusion..."). Ideas flowed logically from one point to the next. The conclusion summarized what I thought about the book. Delivery My voice varied in pitch. It was not a monotone. I used notes sparingly. I did not read from them. I used standard grammar. I didn't hesitate or lose my place. I didn't use filler words (um, uh, like, mmm). I didn't call attention to my errors by apologizing. I didn't fidget, rock back and forth, or pace. I maintained good posture. I maintained good eye contact most of the time. I spoke to the entire audience, not just one or two people. My pronunciation was clear and easy to understand. My rate of speech was neither too fast nor too slow. My volume was neither too loud nor too soft. Click here for printer friendly version of the grading criteria.