English 131
Advertising Unit - Individual Presentation

After you have written the first draft of your essay and before you complete your final draft, you will present your work on your two ads to the class and lead the class in a brief discussion. Your presentation is an important step toward helping you complete a successful essay.

Individual Presentation Handout

You will create a presentation handout that you will distribute on the day of your presentation in order to facilitate class discussion of your ideas and analysis. Your handout must include:

1) Your name, ENL 131, Dr. Hill-Vásquez, the date in the upper left corner (see Format Requirements).

2) A brief summary of your argument. (In some cases, this may simply be the first paragraph of your essay--as long as it is a strong first paragraph. In most cases, however, this summary will be a revised version of your first / argument paragraph.)

3) A list of 3-4 questions to motivate discussion of your ad, your analysis, and your argument.

This handout must follow all Format Requirements (including stapling, if necessary) although you may single space where appropriate. You must bring a copy for each member of the class.

Presentation

Your presentation should be approximately 10-15 minutes long.

1) Near the beginning of your presentation, introduce your ads. Explain any confusing details. Don't assume the ads "will speak for themselves." You are the expert on your ads and, if you have worked closely and carefully with them, you will see things that others can't. So be prepared to explain what you have seen and analyzed.

2) Respond to any initial questions students might have about your ads.

3) Read (or have another student read) your summary of your argument.

4) Work your way through your questions.

Do not merely ask questions and receive answers. Encourage and allow a discussion and conversation to develop. You will be graded on how well you engage and guide the class in discussion.

Use your presentation to develop and strengthen your analysis and argument.