2.  6 Paragraph research paper.  32 Slide Powerpoint

3.  Introduction (paragraph):  1 st sentence includes a hook/grabber  Identify all the elements of your country  Thesis statement: identify what you will tell the reader about your country ▪ i.e.: Background, people, customs lifestyle

4. PParagraph 2: DDescribe the background of the country. PParagraph 3: DDescribe the people of the country. PParagraph 4: - Describe the customs of the country. PParagraph 5: DDescribe the lifestlye of the country.

5.  Conclusion (paragraph 6):  Summarize the main points of your country (already mentioned).  Restate your thesis in a more official way.  How do you feel about this country? Would you be willing to visit or live there? Why or why not?  Works Cited  Proper MLA format of all sources accessed during research of your country.  Minimum number of sources 3.

6. Example of the “People” body paragraph The people of the St.Kitts and Nevis Islands are a diverse and beautiful people that come from a rich culture deep in tradition. Most people of the island speak English. According to CultureGrams World, “the language is known for its colorful expressions, folk wisdom, proverbs, and riddles.” Clothing often reflects the attitudes and personalities of a culture and the people of this island are no different. CultureGrams World goes on to further state, “Clothes are made of brightly colored, lightweight fabrics. People like colorful T-shirts, embroidered or batiked (similar to tie-dyed).” The people of St.Kitts and Nevis are bright and vibrant people that show their personality through their attire and style.

7.  When writing a research paper you will use information and ideas that are not your own.  It is important to give credit to those whose ideas you are using.  This website: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/7 47/01/ will help you to use proper MLA style citations. http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/7 47/01/

8.  32 Slide PowerPoint  Each slide must include an image.  Two slides per subheading.  i.e.: Land, Climate, History etc…

9.  Each slide must contain an MLA citation at the bottom for the source used to find information related to it and must include a URL for EACH image used.  PowerPoint presentations will include a works cited page listing all the sources accessed for country information.  Minimum number of sources 3.