Sr. Martha Curriculum Coordinator

 FAQ

Do I need to write out my whole oral presentation ?
Do I need a prayer in my oral presentation?
I am afraid to speek in public. What should I do?
May I wear a costume for my oral presentation?
If I have any other questions, where should I go?
How long should the oral presentation last?
The Journal is worth six points but I do it for 19 weeks. Mistake?
If I am confused about the next step what should I do?
How should I get in touch with my advisor?

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 Do I need to write out my whole oral presentation ?
Actually, the less you have written out and the more you speak from your 
knowledge-base, the better. The note cards should have clues or reminders of 
what you want to say. However, you should practice what you are going to say 
so that the presentation "flows" and you don't forget what you want to say. 
The idea is to impress the judges with your knowledge rather than with your 
reading ability.
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 Do I need a prayer in my oral presentation?
There is no prayer required in the 2008 Oral Presentation. There is however a 
requirement to tell how the topic you choose can promote a Christian Social 
Justice Principle.
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 I am afraid to speek in public. What should I do?
You will have sufficient opportunity to practice in front of your peers in 
school.  The practices will help you overcome your fears.
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 May I wear a costume for my oral presentation?
Yes.  Check with your advisor or Sr. Martha if you need additional 
information.
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 If I have any other questions, where should I go?
Start with your advisor and then come to see Sr. Martha if you are still 
confused.
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 How long should the oral presentation last?
The Oral Presentation should be 3 to 5 minutes.  One point for more or 
less will be deducted from the final score.
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 The Journal is worth six points but I do it for 19 weeks. Mistake?
The weekly journal entries will be recorded by the advisors according to the 
rubric and at the end of the project, the scores will be averaged.
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 If I am confused about the next step what should I do?
Make an appointment with your advisor and keep it. Quick questions can also 
come to Sr. Martha.
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 How should I get in touch with my advisor?
Write a note and have Mrs. Dubray or your homeroom teacher put it into the 
advisor's mailbox. You can also write the advisor a note in the journal which 
she/he will read each week. When you first meet with your advisor get an idea 
of which days are best to meet. Most teachers have meetings on Thursday 
afternoon. Mornings are usually good but you need to have your driver agree 
to leave early.
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