English 112
Group Presentations
(Minimum Thirty (30) Minutes)

• Groups are expected to provide a detailed explanation of the readings for the day.  This does not mean that you will merely summarize what the class has read.
• The group is expected to discuss the assigned homework questions for the day, and encouraged to be familiar with all the discussion questions assigned for the reading, though you do not necessarily need to discuss all of those as part of your presentation, especially if doing so will preclude you from adequately explaining the meanings of the texts and addressing the specific issues listed below.
• Not all group members are required to speak during the actual presentation, provided group members agree the work for the presentation has been distributed evenly among the members.
• Group members discussing Critical Essays, in addition to providing a brief explanation of the author's main argument, will identify the theoretical framework(s) (i.e. historicism, feminism, gender studies, Marxism) that undergird(s) the argument of the essay and explain how it demonstrates the thought associated with that discipline.
• For discussion of the different approaches to interpreting literature, please refer to the Harbrace Handbook, Ch. 41, esp. pp. 622-26. (This reading is available in Canvas).
  
• A written outline/summary of the group's discussion must be submitted in Canvas before class begins. If you are using Powerpoint (which is not required), please submit your slides at the beginning of the class as well.
  • All information taken from secondary sources must be clearly and accurately documented. (See Plagiarism Policy  )
• In addition, you will submit a full-length paper (ca. 800 words) following proper MLA guidelines for a documented critical paper. (See Sample Paper )
  • What this means is that you will bring in quotes from the essay to support the claims you make about it.  If you refer to (or simply include information from) outside sources, perhaps in your discussion of terms or figures, you must provide parenthetical citation and a reference in the Works Cited page.
    • For example, when discussing Critical Essays, your thesis will be that "x" essay exemplifies "y" critical perspective for reasons "a," "b," and "c."  You will then bring in supporting quotes from "x" essay demonstrating reasons "a," "b," and "c" that it exemplifies "y" perspective.
• Please ask Dr. Mekler any questions about these requirements before the day of your presentation.

In terms of grades, each member of the group will evaluate her/himself and the others, based on a percentage of effort put in.  This is a team effort, so it will require everyone to participate, not only in performing his or her individual tasks, but also in combining all the individuals parts into a coherent unit.  The presentation will be graded by the instructor as a whole, not according to each presenter. Ideally, before your presentation, each member will submit a grading sheet in Canvas.  I will make every effort to maintain a "secret ballot" environment.  I will average the different grades together and return each member's sheet, listing the group grade and the individual grade for that student.

Text		Date
	Section 1		Section 7
Patrick Brantlinger		March 30
	* Deborah		*Shane
	* Amari		* Le
	* John		* Ann
	* Jordan		*
	* Fawas		*
Ellen Moers		April 13
	* Eryn		* Oceane
	* Roxzanne		* Emmanuel
	* Valencia		* Gaia
	* Zoie		* Donna
	*Ariana M.		* Joshua
Bette London		April 20
	* LJ		* Princess
	* Nia		* Tyler
	*Aayana		* Ariel
	* Deanna		* Makhi
	* Seydina		* Anaya
Anne Mellor		April 22
	* Victoria		* Tariq
	* Rashiyah		* Jaeden
	* Iyonna		* Tiasia
	* Miracle		* Christian
	* Jada	April 27	* Jaylun
Elizabeth Young
	* Jalayah		* Mikayla
	* Rhea		* Lamareah
	* Camryn		* Bryanna
	* Amani		* Olivia
	* Teniya		* Khalia
Marilyn Butler		May 4
	* Lela		* Nytaysha
	* Felicia		* Sydney
	* Reda		* Trinity
	* Quincy		* Zoie
	* Ariana N.		* Modupe