My Project
For this project you will need to conduct research and write an information essay about one of the following places:
Your Choice
You can also choose another place that has a historical site, but NOT Egypt or the UAE.
However, if you want to choose your own, you need to bring in THREE pieces of GOOD research about this site BEFORE you can do your own topic.
What makes good research?
Appropriate reading level ! Don’t just print the first reading you find.
Make sure it is at your reading level Lots of information
Search for specific facts, like “history AND Easter Island”, not just “Easter Island”
Interesting Make sure it is interesting to you!
Different sources Use the internet, magazines, books, etc.
How will I be graded?
You will plan for your essay in the next two weeks. You will write the essay IN CLASS during week 8. You will be graded on:
Organization / Structure منظمة
Content مضمون
Language Skills قواعد
Organization / Structureمنظمة
Essay has introduction, body and conclusion
Paragraphs are broken down by topic and clearly formatted
Each paragraph has a topic sentence Thesis (main idea) is included in the
introduction / conclusion
Contentمضمون
Essay is within the given word count (200 to 300 words)
Many different ideas and facts are presented about the topic
The essay makes global, cultural and personal connection
Essay uses appropriate Grade 12 – level vocabulary
Language Skillsقواعد
The following grammar features must be correct: Capital letters and full stops Spelling Subject-verb agreement Verb tense (present / past)
A mix of simple, compound and complex sentences used
PRESENTATIONS
For your presentation, you will be running a travel booth.
You must talk about your location and try and convince girls to travel there.
You should tell people about the main attraction in your country.
You also want to talk about the food, culture, and language of the place you want people to visit.
Speaking (تكلم ) Delivery & Vocabulary
Speaks in a clear, loud voice Uses Grade 12 – level vocabulary Correct pronunciation
Content
Presentation aids (PowerPoint, diagrams, visuals, props, brochures, handouts, or anything else you think will help other students understand your presentation)
Makes connection to the UAE, personal life, or global community
Presentation Skills
Makes eye contact with audience members throughout the presentation
Uses professional body language (standing straight, pointing to visual aids, using hands to explain something)
Shows confidence (الثقة ) Presentation is between 5 and 10
minutes
What do I need to bring to my presentation?
You can bring anything you like to make your booth interesting! Decorations Brochures Artifacts from your country Newspaper articles from your country Pictures Fake airline tickets from the UAE Travel itinerary (schedule for each day’s travel) Anything else you like!!!