I handed out the guidelines for the national park oral presentation which is due next Wednesday, 12/18.  I've included a copy of it below.

I neglected to talk earlier this week about a short week-long collection drive for Jacob's Heart, a local organization that supports families with children who have cancer.  Our Student Council students facilitated this drive calling it "Change for a Change."  Students in all classes may bring in change any day this week which will be collected school wide this Friday.  With this money we will purchase gift cards for a family we adopt for the holidays.

Homework

Read:  30 min.
Science:  Study for tomorrow's test.
Park Report:  Write the final draft of the "Plant Life" and "Interesting Sites" paragraphs.
Park Report and Oral Presentation:  12/18.

National Park Report – Oral Presentation

Give a short (approx. 1 minute) persuasive speech in which you advertise your park.  Your speech must include at least 5 reasons why people should visit this park.  Think about including the following:

·      interesting places to see

·      fun activities

·      cool animals

·      beautiful landscapes and plant life

·      any other amazing facts about your park

Of course, you may use information from your written report.  You may refer to note cards, but you should be comfortable enough with your speech to maintain eye contact with your audience.  

Have fun and be creative.  Pretend you are a travel agent or a park employee!  Your oral presentation is due on Wednesday, 12/18.