PowerPoint+Project+2014

This assignment will count as a **__TEST GRADE__** for PowerPoint. It will be worth 100 points. You will be expected to work on this at home. You may use Skydrive.com to create your presentation if you do not have PowerPoint at home. The day the assignment is due you will have that class period to complete your project and fill out the rubric.
 * __ Assignment: __**

This assignment is due on March 6th. Turn in at Schoology.com


 * __ Topic __**
 * __The Finest Hour__**: You will create a presentation about this book. The presentation should include:
 * Information about the Author (he will be speaking to the school on Feb 25th)
 * The setting of the book (time, place, what led to the events in the book)
 * Information about at least one character in the book
 * Timeline of events in the book (Hint: SmartArt Graphic)
 * Pictures/ClipArt to illustrate the points listed

You should have no less than 10 slides in your presentation with the first one being a title slide for the project. The title slide should include the name of the book, your name, and your class period.


 * __Alternative Topic__**: If a teacher will be having you work on a PowerPoint project for their class, you may turn that PowerPoint in for credit as well. You still need to meet the criteria of at least 10 slides with the first one being a title slide. You still need to meet the requirements of the rubric for the assignment as well as the requirements the teacher has for their project as well.

Carefully read the rubric to understand the requirements of the assignment.
 * __ PowerPoint Requirements: __**