News Report Info

NEWS REPORT Who?

Teams of two students

When?

Every day ___ of the cycle

What?

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Driving questions:

• Content: Which important issues of the chosen event are worth discussing? • Form: How can you improve on the past presentations? Each team must present a brief news report to the class. • Prepare an introduction of the subject (topic and context). • The news segment must be presented on videotape (in English). • The news presentation must be followed by 3 information questions and 3 deep-thinking questions (questions of opinions) put to the class. • Find a way of enhancing your presentation with something that hasn’t been done by another team before you.

Portfolio:

• Project sheet • Public speaking checklist

Elements to consider:

• The news item should be fairly recent • The news report team should have some knowledge of the subject in order • • • •

to introduce it properly and answer the students’ questions. The 3 deep-thinking questions should be presented in writing. Don’t be afraid to give your own opinion on the issue . Choose the elements of public speaking you wish to develop. Structure your presentation: introduction, video, transition, questions, conclusion.

Evaluation

• project • paragraph • public speaking

Checklist

☐ 3 information questions ☐ element of originality ☐ public speaking checklist ☐ visual supports

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☐ 3 deep-thinking questions ☐ project organizer ☐ introduction and conclusion ☐ proofreading