Ms. P's Place
AICE ENGLISH GENERAL PAPER
2020-2021
Mrs. Portuondo
Summer Reading: I can't wait to hear all your thoughts on the summer reading fiction books. Click on any text colored blue to access more information, like this checklist/rubric that will be used to assess your presentation.
English II H Summer Reading
Building a Speech
As you follow the guidelines provided, keep the ACOVA acronmym in mind.
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For this first presentation, I have specified the building blocks for you. Eventually, you will have more leeway as you develop confidence.
Performing a Speech
Please use the PVLEGS acronym as you practice your presentation.
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I recommend that you record yourself and time each section to make sure you are meeting the requirements.
Showcase 1 Quotation
Showcase one quotation from your summer reading fiction selection. Think about sentences you found especially creative or
ones that completely sum up in words how you see the main person in the novel.
Also consider text that represents the “essence” of the person or topic. Is there a particular sentence or two that demonstrates an important thing the protagonist is known for saying/believing or that people have said about him/her?
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Speak in present tense for best impact!
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Concrete Item
Select a concrete item that represents a significant event, tone, character, or theme from the story. These are NOT literal translations, but symbolic, physical objects (not drawings of objects) serving as representations.
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Speak about these items in present tense for best impact!
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