Student Presentations

Your task is to create a presentation about a state in the USA and present it to the class.

presenting a

US-State

gather information

Use the internet to find out as much as possible about your state.Save the information in a folder on your desktop.Find out information to answer these questions:

• What's its capital city? What are other major cities? What should you see there?
• What can you find out about the nature (national parks etc.)
• How many people live in the state?
• What's the state's history? What is it famous for?

• Which sights and places are there to see/visit? What is interesting about them?

• Politics: Who is the state's governor? Is it a 'red' or 'blue' state?

• Which famous people are from the state?
• What can you find out about the culture (music, typical food...)?
• What's the state's most famous sports team?

• Would you like to live there? why?/why not?
• Are there any fun facts? (e.g.: Does the state have a nickname? Why?)

• ... (other interesting info)

create a presentation

Now that you have all the information about your city, your task is to create a presentation about her/him.

presentation options

• PowerPoint presentation/PDF
• poster
• other idea? great, let me know!

BONUS:make a quiz/show a short clip

your presention needs:

• Show it on the USA-map
• pictures (at least three )
• information (from step 1
• creativity (Make your layout interesting by using

different colors, shapes...)

• layout (avoid long texts - show only the most important info!;

• Make sure it's clear and structured)

present!

Now it's time to present your state!

1. intro (e.g. "Today I will present..."
2. info-part (Use transitions, show the part your presenting)
3. outro (End your presentation with a conclusion, e.g.:"____ is an interesting place, because _____""____ is worth a visit, because ______"

• speak clearly
• speak loudly
• speak energetically
• pronounce English words correctly
• use correct grammar
• time: 5-10 minutes

help

info about US states

use GOOGLE TRANSLATOR

use CANVA to create a presentation

Use GOOGLE PICTURES

save your research in a folder on your desktop

E1-E4

- presentation created on your own (incl. creative layout) - all information from task sheet is included. - presentation is held energetically, freely, clearly, without reading from notes - correct grammar and spelling (in spoken and written language)

G2-G5

- use the template to create the presentation. -5-6 of the questions from the task sheets are answered - presentation is being read from notes - grammar and spelling mistakes occur

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