Deutsche Kultur  Select topic from GERMAN culture that interests you  Research the topic to uncover information you do not know now  Write an English essay about the topic  Write a GERMAN paragraph about the topic  Create a visual presentation for your topic and present it to the class in an entertaining manner

Topics People Einstein Franz Schubert Johann Bach Johann Strauss Beethoven Karl Benz Werner von Braun Mozart Heidi Klum Marlene Dietrich Diane Kruger Claudia Schiffer Franz Marc Wolfgang Petersen Karl Marx Martin Luther Friedrich Nietzsche

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Research  Look online to find quality information about your chosen topic.  You may use wikipedia as one source, however, you must cite at least two additional sources.  You should collect enough information to write a 2 page, double-spaced essay (In English).  You should also be able to write a 5-7 sentence paragraph auf deutsch using the information from your essay.

Essay Format  Typed!  BLACK INK ONLY  Times New Roman  12pt font  Double-spaced  Works Cited (Bibliography) 1. Cover page with title, your name, date, and block 2. Essay in chronological order 3. German Paragraph 4. Works Cited/Bibliography

German Paragraph  Write 5 to 7 BASIC sentences auf deutsch  I will be available to help you write them and/or edit them during AE.  If I detect use of a translator you will only be able to earn a 50% on the project Arnold Schwarzenegger kommt aus Oesterreich. Er ist einundsechzig Jahre alt. Er wohnt in California. Er hat vier Kinder. Er ist ein Schauspieler. Ich habe Arnold gern in Filme.

Visual Aid  Must be VISUAL meaning minimal words… more pictures.  You will be speaking during your visual not “reading”.  Should illustrate your topic well  Options: - Power Point - Poster - Food/Drink/Treats - Music If you have something that will work… just ask!

Presentation  Use your German paragraph as a basis for your speech.  It must be memorized!  Pronunciation must be practiced and articulated correctly