A Thematic Presentation
As we finish our course you are asked to show a culmination of what you have learned through reading Frying Plantain, Monster, and Born a Crime. You are to create a presentation tracing a theme through the three works of literature and how it is connected to current events.
A successful presentation will include:
· A general discussion of the theme focused on what the authors’ messages are
· A minimum of three quotations from each book that reflect the theme and discussion about why the quotations are important
· A discussion of a key character that embodies the theme and how/ why they do so
· Ties to other media (books, movies, tv shows, news articles/current events) that have a similar theme
· Connections to current events
· Text to self-connection
Your presentation will NOT be presented to the class, but still needs to be submitted as if you were presenting.
Make sure that it is visually pleasing and include proper references as well as final Works Cited slide! Keep your presentation to help you review for your exam.
Theme Choices:
· Truth
· Acceptance and belonging
· Family Love
· Friendship
· Strength/Weakness
· Coming of Age/Growing up/Personal Growth
· Protection/Control
· Race and Racism
· Identity
You must have a minimum of 11 slides. You may follow this outline or choose your own, but keep it organized. Make sure that your slides contain point form writing and are visually appealing.
Slide Outline
Slide 1: General discussion of theme
Slide 2: Theme quotations in Frying Plantain
Slide 3: Character that embodies the theme (discussion)
Slide 4: Theme quotations in Monster
Slide 5: Character that embodies the theme (discussion)
Slide 6: Theme quotations in Born a Crime
Slide 7: Character that embodies the theme (discussion)
Slide 8: Connection to other media
Slide 9: Connection to current events (text to world connection)
Slide 10: Connection to self
Slide 11: Works Cite
