1. English-speaking Country Presentation 12 th Grade

2. The Project After spending last bimester learning about various aspects of Great Britain and its culture, let’s turn our attention to the cultures of other English-speaking countries. Working in pairs, you will research and present a Powerpoint that includes an overview of the country and a discussion of two key aspects of that country or its culture. Your presentation should last 5-7 minutes.

3. Country Options Lesotho Namibia Nigeria New Zealand Singapore South Africa Trinidad and Tobago Uganda Zimbabwe Antigua and Barbuda Australia Bahamas Barbados Belize Canada Guyana Ireland Jamaica Kenya

4. Overview You are expected to give a basic overview of your country by including information about its: location population flag capitol city form of government and leader

5. Aspects You will also discuss 2 aspects of the country or its culture, covering topics such as: history literature countryside and nature sports major businesses technological advancements arts environmental concerns/sustainability efforts

6. Powerpoint Expectations Title Slide Country Overview (1-2 slides) Aspect #1 (at least 3 slides) Aspect #2 (at least 3 slides) Sources (1 slide) Each slide (except for Sources) must include at least 1 image.

7. Presentation Rubric Presentation 5.- Pronunciation does not impede communication (1 – 3 times). 3.- Pronunciation impedes communication (4 – 6 times). 2.- Pronunciation impedes communication (7 – 10 times). 0.- Pronunciation impedes communication (more than 10 times). Use of English Accuracy 5.- Accurate and appropriate use of grammatical forms and vocabulary (0 – 5 errors). 3. - 6 – 9 errors.. 1.- More than 10 grammatical and vocabulary errors. Fluency 5.- What is said is arranged logically, without hesitation, such that there is no impedance to communication. No use of notes, except only as reference to names and numbers. 3.- Some hesitation, but without impeding communication too much, or excessive use of notes, that impede the normal “flow” of the presentation. 2.- Some hesitation, but without impeding communication too much, and /or excessive use of notes, with more information that only numbers and names. 0.- What you say is not arranged logically, or with hesitation to such a degree that it impedes communication, and reading most of the time form FULL SENTENCES notes.

8. Presentation Rubric Visual Aids 5.- Use of visual aids enhances the presentation. Each slide includes at least one photo 3.- Use of visual aids only partially enhances the presentation. Not every slide has a photo 0.- Use of visual aids distracts from the presentation. No slide has a photo Content 5.- Presentation includes an overview of chosen country and two aspects of the country and culture 3.- One part is missing ( or not properly presented) in the presentation. 2.- Two parts are missing ( or not properly presented) in the presentation. 0.- All elements are missing ( or not properly presented) in the presentation. Length of Presentation 5.- Presentation is between 5 and 7 minutes total and each member presents the same amount 3.- Presentation is between 3 and 5 minutes total or the members spoke an even amount 1.- Presentation is less than 3 minutes total or one member spoke the entire time. Classwork 5.- Student shares work an even amount during class time. Uses English most of the time. 3.- Student does some share of the work during class. Uses English occasionally. 1.- Student does very little work during class. Hardly ever uses English.

9. Presentation Dates 12AB: Thursday, September 3 12CDE: Tuesday, September 1