English - Individual Project Big Question 6

Why Are Mountains Important?Name: ____________________________________________________ Class: 7th Grade _______

Objective I: Comprehending Written and Visual Texts Identify facts, basic messages, main and secondary ideas. Comprehend the written and visual text by identifying ideas, opinions

and attitudes, and by creating a personal response.

Objective II: Communicating in Response to Written and Visual Texts Respond appropriately to short and simple phrases. Interact in simple and rehearsed exchanges, using verbal and non-verbal

language. Use basic phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information about

a variety of aspects on everyday topics. Communicate considering target audience.

Objective III: Using Oral and Written Language Write using a variety of lexis, grammar structures and conventions. Use language appropriate to the context.

My Mountain Range:_____________________________________________________

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Firstly, do an online research! Find information about the mountain range you were assigned. Fill in your personal jotter. Choose a minimum of TWO sources and write them down.

Secondly, create your visual aid! Bring the materials you were requested by your teacher and design your

poster. Your handwriting must be neat and readable! Include information from your jotter.

Thirdly, present your poster to your class! Deliver a 5-7 minute presentation of your mountain range in front of the

class. You are not allowed to read from your poster! Use body gestures and eye contact! Prepare to answer questions from your teacher and/or classmates

Finally, Everything on the booklet must be completed or points will be deducted! After your presentation, you must complete the “Meta-cognition Section”

of your booklet (debatable questions and self-assessment)

Friday, 31st July Project Instructions: You will receive the instructions and objectives of the project.

Monday, 3rd August Online Research: You will do an online research in order to complete the “Jotter” of our project. You must finish it during that lesson!

Tuesday, 4th August

Visual Design: Using the information you gathered and your imagination, you will design and create your visual aid!

Wednesday, 5th Visual Design and Presentation Preparation: You

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INSTRUCTIONS

SESSIONS and DEADLINES

August will finish creating your visual and once you have finished you will present it to your teacher.

Friday, 7th August Presentations: You will deliver your presentation in front of the class.

Monday, 10th August

Presentations: You will deliver your presentation in front of the class.

ASSESSMENT CRITERIAI. Work in Class- Works in class and focuses on task in every stage of the project.II. Responsibility- Brings all materials in every stage of the project.- Meets all deadlines.- Completes all tasks.III. Comprehending Written and Visual Texts- Identify facts, basic messages, main and secondary ideas.- Comprehend the written and visual text by identifying ideas, opinions and attitudes, and by creating a personal response.IV. Communicating in Response to Written and Visual Texts- Respond appropriately to short and simple phrases.- Interact in simple and rehearsed exchanges, using verbal and non-verbal language.- Use basic phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information about a variety of aspects on everyday topics.- Communicate considering target audience.V. Using Oral Language- Speak using a variety of lexis, grammar structures and conventions. - Use language appropriate to the context and target audience, watching pronunciation and fluency.VI. Using Written Language- Write using a variety of lexis, grammar structures and conventions.- Use language appropriate to the context and target audience, watchinghandwriting and format.

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NEEDSIMPROVEMENT

1 - 2

GOOD

3 - 4

OUTSTANDING!

5 - 6

I. Complete the following chart with information about your mountain.

Height ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Continental Area

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Type of weather

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Flora ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Fauna ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Tourism ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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RESEARCH JOTTER

II. Answer the following questions and explain.

1. - Where would you prefer to live in, on the top or bottom of the mountain? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. - What would you need to survive? (Mention between 3 to 5 items and explain why those items are important)____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

3. - What type of activities would you do?____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

My Online Sources:

1)

_______________________________________________________________________

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2)

_______________________________________________________________________

I. Debatable Questions

Answer the following questions by reflecting on what you learnt from your project. Remember that there are no wrong answers, only poor justifications. (6 pts)

A. Should we modify the natural landscape of mountains for human

benefit?

_________________________________________________________________________

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_________________________________________________________________________

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B. Are humans capable of living only off the land in the mountain?

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

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META-COGNITION

II. Self-Assessment (Approaches to Learning)

Think about how you did in your project. Circle the number that represents best your level of achievement. (6 pts)

Communication

Did you exchange messages and information effectively through interaction? 1

2 3 4 5

Did you read, write and use English to gather and communicate information? 1 2

3 4 5

Self-Management

Did you manage your time and tasks effectively? 1 2

3 4 5

Were you self-motivated and showed perseverance? 1

2 3 4 5

Were you reflective in your learning process? 1 2

3 4 5

Research

Did you interact with media effectively to use and create ideas and information? 1

2 3 4 5

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