Inquiry and Research: Presenting Results with Appropriate Delivery (TEKS.ELA.8.12.J)
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Texas 8th Grade ELA › Inquiry and Research: Presenting Results with Appropriate Delivery (TEKS.ELA.8.12.J)
You have researched local water conservation methods in your Texas town. Findings: switching to native xeriscaping and adjusting lawn watering schedules could cut neighborhood water use by 25%, and a simple rain barrel program could save hundreds of gallons per home. Audience: city council and city staff at a formal evening meeting with many agenda items. Resources: lectern microphone, projector connected to a city computer that plays files from USB, no internet. Time: 4-minute speaking slot plus 1-minute Q&A. Constraints: submit files ahead, slides must be readable from 20 feet, no live demos.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would most effectively communicate your research results to this audience while working within the resources and constraints?
A) Place a stand-alone poster in the lobby and rely on council members to read it on their own, with no spoken presentation.
B) Give a concise oral presentation supported by a simple offline slide deck with one clear bar chart of current use vs projected savings and one slide on costs and next steps, plus printed one-page handouts; rehearse to fit 4 minutes and invite questions.
C) Do a 10-minute live demonstration of building a rain barrel and stream close-up video from your phone so everyone can see details.
D) Record an informal student vlog and post it to social media, then email the link to council members after the meeting.
Explanation
A brief, formal oral presentation with a few clear offline slides and a handout matches council expectations, fits the time limit, uses available technology, and highlights actionable findings.
For the school science fair, you tested how different compost types affect plant growth. Findings: plants with homemade compost grew taller and developed more leaves than controls; daily measurements were recorded in data tables and a line graph. Audience: roaming peers and science fair judges who spend about 4–5 minutes at each project in a crowded, noisy room. Resources: a table space, a tri-fold poster board, printed photos and charts, your plant samples; no electricity or internet; no audio playback. Constraints: you must stay at the table and present live.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would most effectively communicate your results to this audience within these limits?
A) Submit only a 10-page research paper and stand silently while judges read it at the table.
B) Play a narrated video with background music on your laptop, looping throughout the fair.
C) Project a text-heavy slideshow onto a nearby wall so passersby can read every detail.
D) Use an interactive poster with clear graphs and labeled photos, give a brief 60–90 second oral walkthrough of methods and key results, display the plant samples for quick show-and-tell, and offer a printed data sheet for judges to take.
Explanation
A live, concise walkthrough with a clear poster and physical samples fits the fair setting, needs no power, and makes your data easy for judges to grasp quickly.
You researched middle school start times and sleep in your district. Findings: local survey data show many students sleep less than recommended; research links later start times to better attendance and alertness. Audience: the school board and parents at a public meeting. Resources: microphone and district laptop connected to a projector; you can submit a short slide deck for the tech operator to display. Time: 5-minute slot; formal tone expected. Constraints: keep content accessible and action-focused; provide materials for the board packet.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would best communicate your results to this audience while meeting the constraints?
A) Deliver a focused oral presentation with 3 simple slides: one line graph of student sleep hours by grade, one slide summarizing research sources and local attendance data, and one slide with a clear recommendation and implementation steps; provide a one-page summary for board packets.
B) Perform a student skit about being sleepy in class, with improvised dialogue and no data visuals.
C) Lead a 20-minute interactive workshop with small-group discussions to gather input from the audience.
D) Run a live social media poll from your phone during the meeting and project the feed to collect votes on start times.
Explanation
A concise, data-forward oral presentation with a few clear slides and a one-page summary fits the formal setting, time limit, and decision-making needs of the board.
Your group researched heat safety for outdoor sports during Central Texas summers. Findings: most heat illnesses happen in the first week of practice; scheduled water breaks every 15 minutes and access to shade reduce risk; simple cooling towels help. Audience: a large group of 6th-grade athletes and their parents in the school gym before practice; attention varies and language should be simple. Resources: PA microphone, two large poster boards, cones and a water cooler for demonstration; no projector or internet. Time: 8-minute window between sessions. Constraints: visuals must be readable from far away; no small handouts.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would most effectively share your results with this audience while meeting the constraints?
A) Email a detailed 8-page literature review to families the day after the event instead of presenting live.
B) Deliver a dense academic lecture from the lectern for the full 8 minutes, reading directly from journal articles.
C) Present a multimodal live demo using the PA mic for a clear 3-part talk, show two large posters with a simple schedule of water breaks and a shade setup diagram, and briefly demonstrate a cooling station with cones and the water cooler; include a quick show-of-hands check for understanding.
D) Display a data-heavy spreadsheet with tiny text projected onto a screen to show hourly temperature changes.
Explanation
A live, kid-friendly demo with large posters and simple explanations uses available tools, fits the time, and makes safety steps memorable for a big, mixed-age audience.
You've researched local water conservation methods in your Texas city and found: (1) three low-cost strategies used by nearby districts, (2) a simple map showing highest lawn watering areas, and (3) pilot results from your school garden's drip irrigation. Audience: city council members and staff—busy policymakers who expect formal, concise presentations with clear, actionable recommendations. Available resources: a projector, a podium microphone, and permission for a one-page handout. Constraints: 5-minute slot with 1–2 minutes for questions; no props beyond a laptop and one poster; professional tone.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach best communicates your research to this audience within the constraints?
Perform a 10-minute interactive skit with classmates to entertain the room, relying on no visuals.
Email a detailed 12-page research paper to all council members and skip the oral presentation.
Deliver a 4–5 minute oral briefing with a concise slide deck (5–6 slides) showing the map and charts, plus a single-page summary handout highlighting the three recommended actions, then take brief questions.
Set up a hallway science-fair trifold outside chambers and invite peers to leave sticky-note feedback.
Explanation
A brief oral briefing with a focused slide deck and a one-page handout matches policymaker needs, uses available projector/handout resources, fits the 5-minute limit, and keeps a professional tone. The other options mismatch time, mode, or venue expectations.
Your group studied cafeteria food waste and identified: (1) most waste comes from unopened milk cartons, (2) a bin system and a share table cut waste by half in a 2-day pilot, and (3) easy steps students can follow. Audience: visiting 7th-grade science classes who will try the pilot. Available resources: cafeteria space, projector, poster board, sample bins, and a short 8-minute slot. Constraints: no Wi‑Fi, noisy environment, must be portable and hands-on.
Which presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would work best for this audience and setting?
Run a brief multimodal demo: a 2-minute oral intro, a large poster with simple icons, a hands-on bin sorting demonstration with volunteers, and a short projector slide showing the before/after bar chart saved offline.
Host a live-streamed webinar with online polling and a cloud-based slide deck students view on their phones.
Email a dense written report to teachers only and let them explain it later without visuals or a demo.
Play a silent slideshow with lots of small text while students eat, with no speaker or interaction.
Explanation
A portable, hands-on demo with clear visuals and an offline chart matches student needs, fits the noisy cafeteria, and avoids Wi‑Fi dependence. The other options either require internet, skip the target audience, or are not engaging or clear in that setting.
You researched the impact of later middle school start times on attendance and grades in your Texas district, including: a small comparison chart for two campuses, a brief survey summary, and three recommendations. Audience: the school board during public comment—formal, time-limited, data-focused. Available resources: a podium mic, a document camera that can display a paper, and permission to hand out a one-page sheet. Constraints: 3-minute limit; no personal laptops on the board screen; new digital media had to be submitted 48 hours before (deadline already passed); Q&A may not occur.
Given the audience, resources, and constraints, which delivery approach is best?
Show a 10-minute student-produced video documentary with interviews played from your laptop.
Host a live debate with classmates on stage to explore pros and cons for 12 minutes.
Run an interactive online quiz for board members using their phones to vote on options.
Provide a single-page, high-contrast handout with two simple charts and bullet recommendations; place it under the document camera while giving a concise 3-minute oral statement.
Explanation
A one-page handout used with the document camera and a tight oral statement fits the formal setting, the 3-minute time limit, and the technology rules. The other choices exceed time limits or require disallowed technology.
For a science fair in Houston, you studied air quality near busy highways and found: (1) particulate counts higher within two blocks, (2) wind direction affects readings, and (3) low-cost mitigation ideas for schools. Audience: families and volunteer judges with mixed expertise. Available resources: one table, a trifold board, a tablet, an outlet, and two hours of open-house time. Constraints: limited space, no dependable Wi‑Fi, must be accessible to non-experts, and you want quick visitor feedback.
What presentation mode, format, and delivery approach would most effectively share your findings under these conditions?
Print and hand out a 15-page literature review with dense citations and no visuals.
Set up a multimodal booth: bold trifold with simple charts and labeled sketches, a rehearsed 60-second oral pitch, an offline looping animation on a tablet, and a sticker-dot board for quick visitor feedback.
Design a highly technical conference poster filled with small text and complex equations, and avoid speaking so visitors can read quietly.
Perform a live smoke demonstration with burning materials to show airflow next to the table.
Explanation
A concise, visual trifold plus a short oral pitch and offline demo matches the mixed audience, space and Wi‑Fi limits, and the goal of engaging visitors and gathering feedback safely.