1. Choose a topic (Window on the world / A thirst for knowledge / Heroes) 2. Form a team (3-5 sts) 3. Brainstorm ideas 4. Pick a focus 5. Decide how you want to represent your project 6. Sketch it out 7. Make a list of materials you will need 8. Allot your time 9. Gather the appropriate materials 10. Decide what types of research materials you need 11. Decide how many sources you need 12. Narrow your materials 13. Take notes and cite sources 14. Write out your text 15. Gather images to use 16. Pull your project together :) Evaluation of presentation Scoring Rubric for Oral Presentations PRESENCE 5 4 3 2 1 0 -body language & eye contact -contact with the public -poise -physical organization LANGUAGE SKILLS 5 4 3 2 1 0 -correct usage -appropriate vocabulary and grammar -understandable (rhythm, intonation, accent) -spoken loud enough to hear easily ORGANIZATION 5 4 3 2 1 0 -clear objectives -logical struc...