Greetings Families,
I have finally completed the schedule for the project presentations. It is my hope that many of you will be able to take the time to come in and see these. However, I understand that some individuals have jobs that are less flexible.
I want to go over everything once more to hopefully make sure your able to help your child prepare everything as the day draws nearer (November 12th).
Due Nov. 12 for Everyone: Three-Paragraph Essay on the Country, One-Paragraph Reflection Essay, & the Research Packet
3 Paragraph Essay on the Country - This essay should be typed. I'm not going to be super picky on things like organization and grammar, though spelling and conventions are important. The main thing I want to see is that the child learned important information about the country.
1 Paragraph Reflection Essay - This essay is very subjective. In it, the student should talk about what he or she didn't like about the project. He/she should also include things he/she would have done differently or the same. The goal is for the child to reflect on the project experience itself to learn from successes and struggles.
Research Packet - The student should be using this packet to collect the information he or she is gaining. Not every line needs to be completed. I'm looking for around 4+ facts for each section. However, more is always better, as it shows the student is learning more.
Due Nov. 12 or 13, Depending on Student's Presentation Date: Poster, Visual Aid, & Presentation
Poster (or Media Presentation) - Each student should be creating a poster with pictures and information to support their speech. The board should be trifold. Images should be displayed neatly and all writing should be neat--typed is preferred. The nation's flag should also be presented, whether incorporated into the poster or separate. Do not allow your child to glue their essay to the poster.
Visual Aid (Clothing, Food, or Architecture) - Along with the poster, students should have an additional visual aid to help students better experience their country. Students may dress as individuals traditionally dressed in that nation, cook a portion of food that is culturally connected to that nation, or build a model of a piece of architecture or landform (such as an important mountain or coastal area).
Presentation - Students are expected to give a 3-5 minute presentation on their country. The two main things I'm looking for are eye contact with the audience and volume level. Students may not read their reports or be turned around reading their posters during the whole presentation. Students may use index cards or notes to support them, but they should not be something the student plans to just read. I highly recommend that the student practice their speech many times prior to presenting in class both alone and with being watching. When it comes time to present, most of the speech aspect of the presentation should be memorized.
Presentation Schedule
Project Rubric
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren
I have finally completed the schedule for the project presentations. It is my hope that many of you will be able to take the time to come in and see these. However, I understand that some individuals have jobs that are less flexible.
I want to go over everything once more to hopefully make sure your able to help your child prepare everything as the day draws nearer (November 12th).
Due Nov. 12 for Everyone: Three-Paragraph Essay on the Country, One-Paragraph Reflection Essay, & the Research Packet
3 Paragraph Essay on the Country - This essay should be typed. I'm not going to be super picky on things like organization and grammar, though spelling and conventions are important. The main thing I want to see is that the child learned important information about the country.
1 Paragraph Reflection Essay - This essay is very subjective. In it, the student should talk about what he or she didn't like about the project. He/she should also include things he/she would have done differently or the same. The goal is for the child to reflect on the project experience itself to learn from successes and struggles.
Research Packet - The student should be using this packet to collect the information he or she is gaining. Not every line needs to be completed. I'm looking for around 4+ facts for each section. However, more is always better, as it shows the student is learning more.
Due Nov. 12 or 13, Depending on Student's Presentation Date: Poster, Visual Aid, & Presentation
Poster (or Media Presentation) - Each student should be creating a poster with pictures and information to support their speech. The board should be trifold. Images should be displayed neatly and all writing should be neat--typed is preferred. The nation's flag should also be presented, whether incorporated into the poster or separate. Do not allow your child to glue their essay to the poster.
Visual Aid (Clothing, Food, or Architecture) - Along with the poster, students should have an additional visual aid to help students better experience their country. Students may dress as individuals traditionally dressed in that nation, cook a portion of food that is culturally connected to that nation, or build a model of a piece of architecture or landform (such as an important mountain or coastal area).
Presentation - Students are expected to give a 3-5 minute presentation on their country. The two main things I'm looking for are eye contact with the audience and volume level. Students may not read their reports or be turned around reading their posters during the whole presentation. Students may use index cards or notes to support them, but they should not be something the student plans to just read. I highly recommend that the student practice their speech many times prior to presenting in class both alone and with being watching. When it comes time to present, most of the speech aspect of the presentation should be memorized.
Presentation Schedule
Project Rubric
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.
Best,
Michael Naaktgeboren