Prepare written report first. Instruct students that they are going to prepare a 1-2 page biographical summary of a President. They will also prepare a 2-3 minute speech with limited note cards on the same information. Students select a President. Students may also use other available resources to complete their report.
Students take notes and begin drafting their report on the computer.
Review capitalization, complete sentences, paragraphs, and sequencing with the students. Students then begin editing their reports. Students also use electronic editing to improve their reports. When students are finished, they may print their final copy and turn it in for grading. Discuss oral presentations with the class.