1. Group work
Your high school is organising a competition forBest Charity of the Year.
In groups of three, prepare to present and defend your project. Explain how it compares to some of the Royal family's philanthropic efforts.
Create a slideshow to present your project and comment on it orally (maximum 6 minutes). The slideshow should contain no more than 10 slides.
You can use a mind map to organise your ideas.
2. Whole class work
Vote for the winning charity project.
a.Take notes during the presentations on the following elements:
- Name of the charity:
- Cause selected:
- Reasons for this choice:
- Objectives and actions:
- Logo:
- Other:
- Language (varied vocabulary, syntax, grammar, linking words, etc.):
- Communication skills (eye contact, body language, conviction, quality of the Powerpoint):
b.Discuss the presentationsand decide on the winning project.
Present Your Project - Preparation Worksheet
1. Brainstorming session.
Table 1. As you brainstorm, fill in the green column in the first table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. to f. below.
a. Name of the charity
Catchy name that attracts people’s attention.
b. Cause selected and reasons for your choice
Make sure you agree on which cause to fight for and make a list of your motivations.
c. Comparison with the Royal Family
Is the cause you have chosen to fight for already part of the Royal Family’s philanthropic efforts (Who supports it? Name of the royal charity? Characteristics? ...)? Explain what’s the same and what’s different.
d. Objectives of the charity
Think about the concrete actions your charity will organize.
e. Hopes for the future
Discuss your short-term and long-term goals for the future.
f. Logo and catchphrase
Discuss your logo (shape(s), colour(s), ...).
You can choose a catchphrase to catch people’s attention.
2. Design Your Slideshow
Table 2. Fill in the green column in the second table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. and b. below.
a. Design
- Choose visuals to bring your slide show to life.
- Pick a theme (colours, easy to read font, ...).
- Decide if you want to add music.
- Decide on the number of slides (no more than 10).
b. Text
Choose which idea /information will be the focal point of each slide. Write a title for each slide.
- Slide 1: ...
- Slide 2: ...
- Slide 3: ...
- Slide 4: ...
- Slide 5: ...
- Slide 6: ...
- Slide 7: ...
- Slide 8: ...
- Slide 9: ...
- Slide 10: ...
Discuss which key words will appear in the slideshow. Make a list of them below.
Use your notes and the mind map to design your slide show.
3. Practise your oral presentation.
Table 3. Fill in the green column in the third table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. and b. below.
a. Get ready
- Choose who will present which slides.
- Decide who will explain your choices for the logo.
- Practise speaking on the slides on your own. Remember that you won’t be allowed to read notes.
- Check the pronunciation of difficult words:https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/.
- Use the vocabulary and the structures from the unit:☐ present perfect for statements ☐ expressing goals and objectives☐ expressing numbers ☐ vocabulary from the unit (Charities)
b. Practise in groups
- Present your slides to the other members of the group.
- Check how long you’ve spoken for (1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes)
- Discuss with your groupmates what can be improved.
- Practise with your classmates until you feel confident.
- Listen to/watch your groupmates:Eye contact: ☐ yes ☐ noConvincing body language: ☐ yes ☐ noClear and audible English: ☐ yes ☐ noFew hesitations or blanks: ☐ yes ☐ no
Liens utiles
https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/
https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/Present Your Project - Graphic Organizer
Take notes about your charity project (no full sentences!) in the mind map below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it.
Present Your Project - Success Criteria
You can use the table below to make sure your presentation corresponds to the success criteria. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it.
You can also check the criteria in 1. and 2.
Competition for the Best Charity of the Year
1. Content
The slideshow…
☐ Has between 7 and 10 slides
☐ Has a convincing logo and catchphrase
☐ Helps understand what your project of charity is
☐ Shows the name of the charity, its objectives and means
☐ Contains key words only (no sentences)
The logo is...
☐ Well-chosen and designed
☐ Associated to a catchy catchphrase
The slideshow is clearly organised
☐ Yes
☐ No
2. Communication skills
The oral presentation
Student A:
☐ Clear and audible
☐ Natural and convincing
☐ Few hesitations or blanks
☐ Uses eye contact and body language
☐ Pronunciation is clear and understandable
☐ Uses language tools learnt in the unit
☐ Is not too long/ not too short (between 1.30 and 2 minutes)
Student B:
☐ Clear and audible
☐ Natural and convincing
☐ Few hesitations or blanks
☐ Uses eye contact and body language
☐ Pronunciation is clear and understandable
☐ Uses language tools learnt in the unit
☐ Is not too long/ not too short (between 1.30 and 2 minutes)
Student C:
☐ Clear and audible
☐ Natural and convincing
☐ Few hesitations or blanks
☐ Uses eye contact and body language
☐ Pronunciation is clear and understandable
☐ Uses language tools learnt in the unit
☐ Is not too long/ not too short (between 1.30 and 2 minutes)