Introduction | Task | Resources | Process | Learning Advice | Grading | Conclusion | Credits
You work for a great travel agency that wants to design a trip for teenagers to a country in Latin America. You have been assigned to a group that is going to describe the country and prepare a trip which will make young people want to go visit this place.
Each group will design a power point presentation that will make young people want to go to this country. You must create a name for your agency en español that will reflect your purpose for this project. You will present the project to the class. Any "props" necessary to enhance your presentation are encouraged. (examples: music, clothing, or any other item that would represent your country's culture.)
Each group will consist of three people. Each member of the group will take on one of the following personalities:
Benita/ Benito Bookworm - Benita Bookworm likes to know all the facts and figures about the places where she travels. She enjoys reading encyclopedias. Benita will find out: the type of government; area and population; the capital and other major cities; major geographical features and important exports. She will also want to include: the currency; important holiday celebrations and a visual of the flag.
Carlos / Carlota Culture - Carlos Culture wants to learn all he can about people and places at his destination. Carlos will find three cultural sites of interest and what is interesting about them. He will also include any regional dishes that are a must for the group to try.
Fernanda / Fernando Fun - Fernanda Fun is the adventurer of the group. She will find three activities; sports or natural areas that would be fun to see or do at the destination. She will also find the best shopping areas for goods that are unique to this destination.
*Include as many pages, props, and pictures that you need to "sell" your country to your clients. If you do not know how to copy pictures from the Internet for your presentation, ask the librarians. By all means visit a travel agency for additional information.
The following links will point out places on the Internet that will be available for the learners to use to accomplish the task.
I. Each group will provide a detailed PowerPoint presentation that must include the following:
1. an attractive, colorful first slide (country, agency name "en español", and graphic, etc.)
2. a map of the country with major cities, sites, and geographical features for your presentation
3. important facts and figures
4. any special things to do while in the country ( festivals, holiday celebrations, etc.)
5. shopping
6. food
7. points of interest (landmarks, museums, cathedrals, monuments, etc.)
8. minimum of 9 slides ( each with visuals) Some text should be included, but more information must be given during presentation. (INFORMATION MUST BE MEMORIZED. DO NOT READ!!)
II. website rating sheet List at least 3 websites from the Resource section that were used for your project. Please list 1 additional site not found in the Resource section, more would be appreciated. Rate each site on a scale of 1 to 5 (5 being the highest) and provide comments.
Presentations will begin on February 23rd, 2004 ( All groups must be ready to go.)
The following are due on date of presentation (one per group):
Presentation - well-organized. and memorized. Be enthusiastic, make eye contact and DO NOT READ!
| A (90-100) Excellent Abundant and appropriate information included for all 3 roles. All 8 points of "the process" have been included. Hard copy and website rating sheet included. 9 + slides. Excellent class presentation in which each person contributed equally to oral presentation.
D ( 60 - 69) Information for at least 1 role. At least 4 points of "the process" included. Hard copy included (website rating sheet missing). 5-6 slides. Class presentation in which not all members contributed. |
B ( 80-89) Good Appropriate information included for all 3 roles. 7-8 points of "the process" included. Hard copy, website rating sheet included. 9 slides. Good class presentation in which each person contributed equally to oral presentation..
Insufficient information. Fewer than 4 points on "the process". Fewer than 5 slides. No hard copy or website rating sheet. No class presentation.
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C (70-79) Satisfactory Information included for at least 2 roles. 5-6 points of "the process" included. Hard copy, website rating sheet included. 7-8 slides. Class presentation in which all members did not contribute equally. |
¡Felicidades! You have now created a great presentation that should provide a balance of fun for all young people taking the trip. A great vacation means a happy traveler and the desire to see more of the world.
This page written by Mrs. J. Gallombardo and Mrs. P. Tsigounis
We would like to thank Mrs. Melody DeVan for all of her technical assistance
and patience; and Mrs. Nancy Donohue for providing additional website
information..
updated: 01/29/04
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