Nomination Speech

Title: Nomination Speech

Author: Rene Ribant-Amthor

Grade Level: 9-12

Subject/Content: English/Nomination Speech

Summary of Lesson: Students research an American author and nominate them for an award.

Focus Question: What award does your chosen author deserve and why?

Databases(s): Biography Resource Center

Procedures :

Teacher Preparation Planning:

1. Instruct students to choose an author to research. You can focus their choice to an author they have already studied, a contemporary author, or any other that meets the needs of your curriculum
2. Have students access the Biography Resource Center and search for their author. Instruct students to focus their research on specific accomplishments of their author
3. Instruct students to determine the most significant accomplishment(s) of their author's career/life and determine an appropriate award to nominate them for
4. Instruct students to write and present a speech nominating their author for the award. Encourage them to be creative. For example, possible awards may include, "The most satirical author of the 20th Century" or, "The author most read by teenagers" or, ‘The author most loved by teachers." Assessment criterion should include:
• Introduction of author, including background information
• Three specific reasons why this author is being nominated for this award
• Conclusion and summary of the author and award
• Presenters enthusiasm and tone
• Presenters knowledge of author
• Time 2-3 minutes

Steps/Activities by student(s):

1. Choose an author to research
2. Access the Biography Resource Center and search for your author. Focus your research on specific accomplishments of your author
3. Determine the most significant accomplishment(s) of your author's career/life and determine an appropriate award to nominate them for
4. Write and present a speech nominating your author for the award

Outcome: Students will research an influential author. Their research will help them determine an award their author is worthy of receiving. They will write and present a speech nominating their author for the award.

Related Activities: Students write a speech through the voice of their author accepting the award.

Standard Date: Approved 1998

Content Standard(s):

• NL-ENG.K12.1: Reading for Perspective
• NL-ENG.K12.2: Understanding the Human Experience
• NL-ENG.K12.3: Evaluation Strategies
• NL-ENG.K12.4: Communication Skills
• NL-ENG.K12.5: Communication Strategies
• NL-ENG.K12.6: Applying Knowledge
• NL-ENG.K-12.8: Developing Research Skills
• NL-ENG.K-12.11: Participating in Society
• NL-ENG.K12.12: Applying Language Skills

Performance Indicators:

• At Level 1, the student is able to:
• Identify an author of interest
• At Level 2, the student is able to:
• Research their author and determine significant accomplishments the author made in his/her life/career
• At Level 3, the student is able to:
• Communicate their findings by writing and presenting a nomination speech

Computer Literacy and Usage Standards 9-12:

• The student will demonstrate proficiency in the care and use of computer based technology
• The student will develop skills using a variety of computer resources to increase productivity, support creativity, conduct and evaluate research and improve communications
• The student will use technology resources to improve problem solving and decision-making skills and apply these skills to real world situations

ISTE NETS for Students

• Basic operations and concepts
• Social, ethical, and human issues
• Technology productivity tools
• Technology communications tools
• Technology research tools
• Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools

Information Power; Information Literacy Standards:

• Standard 1: The student who is information literate accesses information efficiently and effectively
• Standard 2: The student who is information literate evaluates information critically and competently
• Standard 3: The student who is information literate uses information accurately and creatively
• Standard 4:  The student who is an independent learner is information literate and pursues information related to personal interests
• Standard 6: The student who is an independent learner is information literate and strives for excellence in information seeking and knowledge generation
• Standard 8: The student who contributes positively to the learning community and to society is information literate and practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology