Client information:

Client Name: Brenetta Wayne

Clients Organization: Trickum Middle School, Gwinnett County Public
Schools.
Clients email address: Brenetta_Wayne@gwinnett.k12.ga.us
Information:
Performance Task Title: Novels in Prezi
Grade Level: 7th grade
Designer: Janet Chen
Performance Task Annotation:
Students will be able to identify the plot, climax, exposition, theme and
resolution of
their reading group novels and portray the information gathered in
Prezi project.
Subjects: Language Arts- Reading
Approximate Duration of Performance Task: 2 hours.
Focus Standards
ELAGSE7RL10:
By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas,
and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiency, with scaffolding as
needed at the high end of the range.
ELAGSE7RL2:
Determine a theme and/or central idea of a text and analyze its development over
the course of the text; provide an objective summary of the text.
ELAGSE7RL3:
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact
(e.g., how settings shape the characters or plot)
National Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.3
Analyze how particular elements of a story or drama interact (e.g., how setting
shapes the characters or plot).
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.10

By the end of the year, read and comprehend literature, including stories, dramas,
and poems, in the grades 6-8 text complexity band proficiently, with scaffolding as
needed at the high end of the range.
Description and teacher/ trainer directions:
Have students choose their favorite book that they have read recently. They will be
focusing on the literary elements of the book and creating a soundtrack for the
book. Using Prezi they will connect song titles and lyrics with elements from the
book. Some of the elements are required; others are their choice. They have the
option to work in groups that are assigned based on the book chosen.
Directions for students.
1. Once you have completed your summer reading critique, create your Prezi
account.
Within the Prezi
Create a plot diagram for the book, citing specific events.

2.
3.

4.

5.

Your written description will include all of the following:

a. Exposition- Introduce the setting, main characters, and major conflict.
b. Rising action- State at least 3 major events leading up to the climax.
c. Climax- Describe the climax and support why you think this is the
turning point in your book.
d. Falling Action- Choose at least 2 events that occur after the climax.
e. Resolution- What did you think about the ending of the book? Explain
what kind of impact it made on you.
Determine the theme.
Imagine you are creating a soundtrack for the book. Choose a song that will
be a theme song for your novel. Ensure that the lyrics are school
appropriate. Write a paragraph explaining why this song matches the theme
to your book.
Then select three of the following literary elements from the list below.
Describe the element as it is being used in the book and pick a song (school
appropriate) that details that specific component
a. Foreshadowing or flashback
b. Tone or mood
c. Conflict- choose 1
i. Internal- man vs. self
ii. External- man vs. nature, man, society, or technology
d. Static or dynamic character
e. Setting
f. Choose one visual for each of your slides (Total 9).
Present to class.
a. Share plot diagram
b. Share/ explain your theme song
c. Share literary element and the song that goes with the element.

Rubric Title: Plot Diagram Prezi Rubric

Rubric Description: This rubric will guide students to the development of

their project. It will
also allow the teacher to provide constructive feedback for any necessary
improvements that may be needed for future projects regarding a plot
diagram or for any Prezi related projects.

Rubric or other performance evaluation tools:

CATEGORY
Literary
Elements:
PLOT

40 points
Literary
Elements:
THEME

The plot is wellPlot demonstrates

represented, major most required
events are stated, elements.
and explanation of
evidence shows a
clear
understanding of
the novel.

Plot does not show

a full
understanding of
the novel and the
required aspects
are not all present.

Plot is lacking, and

it is clear that
novel
understanding is
not present.

38-40

32-34

35-37

29-31
Theme is clearly
understood and
present.

Theme is present
but certain
aspects may be
unclear.

The concept of
theme may be
misunderstood by
the group.

Theme is not
present at all.

18-20

15-17

12-14

9-11

Elements are
Elements are
clearly understood present but
and present.
lacking some
sufficient
information.

Some elements are

lacking/missing.
Several errors in
understanding
present.

Almost all
elements are
missing.
Instructions not
followed.

14-15

10-11

20 points
Literary
Elements:
CHOICE

15 points

12-13

8-9

Use of
Technology

Directions are
followed, required
parts are present.
Little to no errors.

Some directions
are followed,
most required
parts are present.
Few errors.

Few directions are

followed, few
required parts are
present.
Numerous errors.

Directions are not

followed, required
parts are not
present.
Numerous errors.

15 points

14-15

12-13

10-11

8-9

Score

Quality of
Presentation

10 points

Overall quality is
superb. Students
are well-prepared
to present.
Technology works
without a glitch.

Overall quality is
good. Effort is
shown in
presenting,
preparedness,
and technology
finalization.

Overall quality is
average. There are
some issues with
preparedness,
presenting, or
technology.

Overall quality is
below average.
There are many
issues with
preparedness,
presenting, or
technology.

9-10

7-8

5-6

3-4

Required Parts on each Prezi/PowerPoint Slide:

Written description of each aspect of the plot diagram (5), the theme (1), and
three literary elements (3) (Total 9).
At least 1 visual per slide (Total 9).
Embed/link to selected song (Total 4).
Example of student work with teacher commentary:
https://prezi.com/b8kece37aqzp/edit/#25_13696309

Materials and Equipment: Student laptops with internet access and

chosen reading novel.

What 21st century technology was used in this performance task?

Internet based presentation
tool (Prezi) and 1:1 computer access with internet capability.
Differentiated instruction: The differentiated instruction for this lesson
will also be technology based. Students first of were able to choose their
preferred novel from a list of approved books. After the novel is read
(differentiated instruction here is using books on tape and screen readers)
they are then able to create their prezi with the necessary topics. Prezi will
allow ease of access and students who may have difficulty maneuvering the
website may partner up with a friend who has read the same novel.
Web Resources: Prezi.com
Setting: Ms. Waynes 7th grade class is a part of Trickum Middle School.
Trickum is located in Lilburn, Georgia and is part of the Gwinnett County
Public School System. Its demographics are diverse as well as its economic
makeup of the students. The classroom is located in a good location of the
building which makes access to wireless internet connectivity strong.
Learners: This school year, the classes are all considered general education
with some students who need English language support. The students
learning styles are a wide variety. The students are all typically 11-13 years
old. Developmentally there is some difference as well with some students
who academically are thriving and some struggle academically. Culturally, the
students have adapted well with the growing changes in the city.