Learning Target Goal Students will understand how to research and explore a variety of cultures and locations. Students will research locations to highlight for their diversity project. Students will understand the role of diversity. Students will also understand how to incorporate facial expressions, eye contact, gestures, tone, and body language when presenting. Common Core Standards Speaking & Listening SL.9-10.4 Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task. SL.9-10.5 Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest. SL.9-10.6 Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Writing W.9-10.2 Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. W.9-10.2.A Introduce a topic; organize complex ideas, concepts, and information to make important connections and distinctions; include formatting (e.g., headings), graphics (e.g., figures, tables), and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
Directions (Research Exercise) Have you ever wanted to travel? Where would you like to go? It is time to create a multimedia presentation embracing diversity and exploring the world. Research and explore a location of your choice. Select a location to highlight for your project. Discuss the location, customs, traditions, language, and cuisine. Discuss the fashion, clothing, entertainment, and employment. Research and find a short video about your location to enhance your presentation. Write a reflection paragraph discussing why you chose your particular location. Guidelines and examples are located below.
Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, encompassing language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music, and arts.
Rubric: 400 Points Total
Slide Show: 100 Points
Video Selection, Movie Trailer, or Movie Scene: 100 Points
Reflection: 100 Points
Presentation: 100 Points
Guidelines -Title Slide with Name -Location (Map): 10 -Customs and Traditions:10 -Language: 10 -Cuisine: 10 -Fashion and Clothing: 10 -Entertainment / Film Industry Connection: 10 Which films were produced in your location? Which films were highlighted in your location? Which actors, actresses, writers, producers, or directors were born in your location? -Pros and Cons of your location: 10 -Source Slide - 10 Reflection Slide: 20 Points (At least 4 Sentences) Connect it to your world. Why did you select this location? What makes this location special? Explain your reasoning.