Name ___________________________________________

POL Preparation Packet

Your POL will be a presentation of your understanding about 3 projects you
have completed this year in each class, a personal reflection about your
overall experience and learning as a student this year so far, a chance to
demonstrate your presentation skills, and your ability to link class work to
your personal life/the real world.
You will use your Digital Portfolio, as well as work samples you have created,
as the method for communicating information to a live audience. The panel
audience you will present to will include Mr. Ivan, Ms. Lauren, Ms. Wendy
(when available), your parents, and 2 students from the Bell Peppers &
Rainbow Dashers.
For each task assigned to you, prepare however you feel is best so that you
can freely discuss and thoroughly communicate what is required of you for
that task. Winging it is not an option!!! Your POL is a detailed examination
of what you have learned personally and academically. Be prepared to share
DETAILS and to have PROBING QUESTIONS asked of you while presenting.
Steps to follow so that you will be prepared:
1. Fill in the graphic organizers/answer questions for each task assigned
in great detail.
2. Be mindful as you respond to each question (Your POL is 15 minutes
long!)
3. You might decide to make note cards to help you prepare (or just write
out your thoughts in detail on the provided sheet in Task #4).
4. Practice! Practice! Practice! (You will not use notecards during
your POL)
5. Use the rubric provided to help guide you as you practice. You should
present information during your POL in the order given on the rubric.
6. Use the POL and DP checklist so that you can be sure that you and
your DP are POL ready!
During your presentation:
1. You will not read from your DP, but may refer to it. Your DP must be
working and have a complete reflection of the project you are
representing.
2. You will share your thoughts and ideas (from within)
3. You will also do the following:
a. Make eye contact
b. Speak clearly and at an appropriate volume
c. Speak at an appropriate pace (not too fast)
d. Stand tall and confident
e. Respond to questions honestly

f. Exhibit professionalism

Name _________________________________________
TASK 1: Knowledge
From each class (Math/Science, Humanities, and Theater), select ONE project
that you have completed this year. For math/science you may choose to
teach a math concept. If you do decide to teach a math concept you dont
have to present a math project. Fill out the following graphic organizers
completely.
MATH/SCIENCE PROJECT
1. List the Math/Science Project OR math concept you will present in your
POL
___________________________________________________________________________
____________
2. a) What was the purpose and requirements of your math/science
project from beginning to end?
OR
If you choose to present a math topic, you will demonstrate your
understanding of it during your POL. For example, if you choose to present
adding fractions, below you will write the sample problem you will present
and how you will teach it to the panel. This is your opportunity to become the
teacher and explain each part of the problem.

3.
What skills did you learn during this project? Be as specific and detailed
as possible. These skills can be a mixture of personal and academic skills.

For example, in the Next 10 Years (stop motion project) I learned the
greenhouse effect isand it impacts us by
OR
If you choose to present a math topic, explain how this topic relates to the
real world. How will this topic help you later in life? Job? Career? Real-world
application? For example, To find the area you have to multiply length times
the width. Finding area will help me find how much material I need to
purchase to install a new carpet in my room.

The Next 100 Years Project (stop motion)

Choose 2 from below

Academic
Renewable energy is important because
Fossil fuels are
Global warming is what causes global warming is.... I know this because....
Solar panels work byand solar panels work at night because
The greenhouse effect isthis is not good for the environment because
I can do the followingto help stop global warming. (List 5)
The advantages of renewable energy are (List 5)
The disadvantages of renewable energy are(List 5)
Fossil fuels are running out because (List 5)
2 examples of renewable energy areand they work by
West Nile Virus isand is transmitted by
Political views. Exxon Mobil did what? And it effected us byVolkswagen did
what? And it effect us by

Choose 2 from below:

Personal
Researching online using reliable sources
Teamwork is challenging becauseteamwork is important because
Staying focus during project time is important because

OR
Math Concept
Choose 1 from below:
Add & subtract negative & positive fractions
Adding & subtract negative & positive integers
Multiply negative & positive fractions
HUMANITIES PROJECT (Use your project reflection to guide your
work)
1. List the Humanities Project you will present in your POL:
___________________________________________________________________________
____________
2. What was the purpose and requirements of your Humanities project?

3. What skills did you learn during this project? Be as specific and
detailed as possible. These skills can be a mixture of personal and
academic skills.
EXAMPLE: In this project, I
learned/practiced
(Academic):

Learning about Greek Mythology

Learn to work in group setting
Learn to write an artist statement
What it means to be an artist
How to make a mosaic
How to dissect a story
How to draft
How to choose an art style
Learn about art history

(Personal):

4.

The god/goddess/creature you focused on

Learn to multi-task
Learn to project when presenting
How to write an artist statement
How simple details can affect your art
Learn how to present your information thoroughly

Below is a sample
of some of the
questions you
might be asked
Have confidence in my work
during your POL
regarding your
How to compromise in a group setting
knowledge. Be
prepared to answer
themand more!
a. Of the
skills you learned during this project, which do you find to be
most valuable in helping you grow as a student? Why? Be
specific.
b. Which part of this project did you find to be personally
challenging?

c. Share one way that this project relates to your personal life or
the real world.
d. In what ways did you demonstrate leadership/teamwork/good
citizenship during this project?
e. Do you feel confident teaching the content that you learned
about during this project to others? Explain why or why not.
Theater PROJECT (Use your project reflection to guide your work)
1. List the Drama Project you will present in your POL:
___________________________________________________________________________
____________
2. What was the purpose and requirements of your Theatre project?

3. What skills did you learn during this project? Be as specific and
detailed as possible. These skills can be a mixture of personal and
academic skills.
EXAMPLE: In this project, I
learned/practiced
Researching online using reliable
sources
Writing essays
teamwork

Please see below:

Here is a sample of some of the questions you might be asked during your
POL regarding your knowledge. Be prepared to answer themand more!
a. Of the skills you learned during this project, which do you find to
be most valuable in helping you grow as a student? Why? Be
specific.
b. Which part of this project did you find to be personally
challenging?
c. Share one way that this project relates to your personal life or
the real world.
d. In what ways did you demonstrate leadership/teamwork/good
citizenship during this project?
e. Do you feel confident teaching the content that you learned
about during this project to others? Explain why or why not.

TASK 3 Work Samples

________________________________________

Name

You must show 2 work samples for each project that you present during your POL.
Your work samples must ADD DEPTH to your presentation and help the
audience better understand your experience and/or learning.
NOTE: Just holding up a work sample that you created will not suffice. You must tie
the work into your presentation. Some ways you can do this would be to use it to
demonstrate a strength or challenge, to describe the steps taken to fulfill the
requirements of the project, or to show how your hard work (or challenges) affected
your overall performance.
(If you have photographs of your work samples on your DP, you can use these along with the
actual product, or as a replacement if the actual product is not available).

What will your work samples be and how will they tie into your
presentation?

Work Samples

Math/Science
How will you use this work
sample to help the audience
better understand your
experience and/or learning?

Work Samples

Humanities
How will you use this work
sample to help the audience
better understand your
experience and/or learning?

1.

2.

1.

2.

Theater

Work Samples
1.

2.

How will you use this work

sample to help the audience
better understand your
experience and/or learning?

Name ______________________________________
TASK 4 Organization and Presentation Skills
ORGANIZATION Your presentation will be about 15 minutes long. Study
the rubric and consider all that you need to cover within this time. How will
you organize your presentation so that you are sure to cover all of the
required material?
Instructions: Study the Suggested Presentation Order below and then fill
out the outline on the back of this page with the specific details about YOUR
POL. Write in a few key words for each part of your POL to help keep you on
track. You will be allowed to use this outline to guide you during your
POL.
Suggested Presentation Order:
1. Introduce self and welcome audience to your POL
2. Briefly share the names of the three projects that you will be
presenting.
3. Explain the method you will be using to present your work (DP and
work samples)
4. Start with first project (either math/science, humanities, or theater)
a. Share your knowledge about this project (TASK 1)
b. Share your work samples for this project (TASK 3)
5. Transition into discussing your second project (either math/science,
humanities, or theater)
a. Share your knowledge about this project (TASK 1)
b. Share your work samples for this project (TASK 3)
6. Transition into discussing your third project (either math/science,
humanities, or theater)
a. Share your knowledge about this project (TASK 1)
b. Share your work samples for this project (TASK 3)
7. Share and reflect on your work habits (TASK 2)
8. Wrap up your POL with a few general sentences about your experience
so far in 6th grade.
9. Check with audience for questions and comments.
10.
Thank the panel audience for their time, questions, and
feedback.
11.
POLs will finish up with a discussion about your performance.

Presentation Order
Introduction

Names of 3 projects

Tell us the order you will

present your work:
Project 1:
-Knowledge
-Work samples
Transition sentence:
Project 2:
-Knowledge
-Work samples
Transition sentence:
Project 3:
-Knowledge
-Work samples
Transition sentence:
Work Habits:
-Effort
-Behavior
-Quality of Work
Conclusion (wrap up

Key words to stay on track

your first semester as a

6th grader)
Questions/Comments
from panel
Thank you

PRESENTATION SKILLS
Practice your presentation skills by using the following techniques:
Sit at your desk with a laptop open to your DP, all of your completed
tasks, and your POL rubric that outlines best presentation skills.
Review your presentation order (that you wrote down).
Flip through the pages on your DP and visualize yourself in front of an
audience talking about your projects and showing/explaining your work
samples.
Now review your presentation from start to finish by reading through
your POL tasks and practicing what you will talk about as you go to
different pages on your DP and follow your presentation order.
Practice this again without having your completed tasks or notecards in
front of you.
Practice with a partner by taking turns going over your entire
presentation (without the help of notes). Give each other feedback.
Now practice again with your POL Panel group (group of 4). Each
member can present and then take turns providing feedback to your
peers.
Are you ready? No? KEEP PRACTICING!

Remember
During your presentation:
4. You will not read from your DP
5. You will share your thoughts and ideas (from within)
6. You will also do the following:
a. Make eye contact
b. Speak clearly and at an appropriate volume
c. Speak at an appropriate pace (not too fast)
d. Stand tall and confident
e. Respond to questions honestly
f. Exhibit professionalism

PRACTICE! PRACTICE!
PRACTICE!

POL Checklist

I have an introduction & welcome ready.

One project from each class has been selected
Math/Science project is ready
o TASK 1 completed
o TASK 2 completed
o TASK 3 completed

Humanities Project is ready

o TASK 1 completed
o TASK 2 completed
o TASK 3 completed

Theater Project is ready

o TASK 1 completed
o TASK 2 completed
o TASK 3 completed

TASK 4
o Organization made a list of presentation order
o Presentation skills Practiced and ready!
I have prepared a way of asking the audience for questions and
comments.
I have prepared a way to thank the audience.

Teacher Signature:
Mr. Ivan
______________________
Ms. Lauren
___________________

DP Checklist
Your DP is set up with the following pages:
o Home
o 6th grade
Theater
Engineering and Design
Humanities
Math/Science
Home- This page includes a nice welcome message and maybe photos
of you and other information about you.
Theater This page includes a reflection about the Theater project of
your choice
o Reflection includes a Project Purpose, What I Learned, and
Reflection
o No spelling or grammar errors
o Photos/images may be included on the page
Humanities This page includes a reflection about the Humanities project
of your choice
o (1)Project Purpose
(2) What I learned/ enjoyed most
(3) What was most challenging
(4) How I did working in a group
(5) Theme reflection
o No spelling or grammar errors
o Photos/images may be included on the page
Math/Science This page includes a reflection about the
Math/Science project of your choice
o Reflection includes a specific reflection with appropriate
headings.
o No spelling or grammar errors
o Photos/images may be included on the page