Europe Project Presentations

Hello Families! 

We are only two weeks away from the Europe presentations! I hope you and your child have been enjoying the time working on this project and learning about a new culture. I want to go over everything one more to hopefully make sure you are able to help your child prepare everything as the day draws near.  

Due November 12 for all students: Three paragraph essay on the country, one paragraph reflection essay, & research packet. 

• Three paragraph essay on the country- This essay should be typed. I'm not going to be super picky on things like organization and grammar, though spelling and conventions are important. The main thing I want to see is that the child learned important information about the country. 

• One paragraph reflection essay- This essay is very subjective. In it, the student should talk about what he or she did not like about the project. He/she should also include things he/she would have done differently or the same. The goal is for the child to reflect on the project experience itself to learn fro successes and struggles. 

• Research Packet- The student should be using this packet to collect the information he or she is gaining. Not every line needs to be completed. I'm looking for around 4+ facts for each section. However, more is always better, as it shows the student is learning more. 

Due November 12 or 13, depending on presentation date: Poster, Visual Aid, & Presentation

• Poster- Each student should be creating a poster with pictures and information to support their speech. The board should be tri-fold. Images should be displayed neatly and all writing should be neat- typed is preferred. The nation's flag should also be presented, whether incorporated into the poster or separate. Do not allow your child to glue their essay to the poster. 

• Visual Aid- Clothing, Food, or Architecture- Along with the poster, students should have an additional visual aid to help students better experience their country Students may dress as individuals traditionally dressed in that nation, cook a portion of food that is culturally connected to that nation, or build a model of a piece of architecture or land form, such as an important mountain or coastal area. Please remember, if you are bringing food to include a complete list of ingredients. We have students with allergies and we want to keep everyone safe.

• Presentation- Students are expected to give a 3-5 minute presentation on thier counry. The two main things I'm looking for are eye contact with the audience and volume level. Students may not read their reports or be turned around reading their posters during the whole presentation. Students may use index cards or notes to support them, but they should not be something the student just plans to read. I highly recommend that the student practice their speech many times prior to presenting in class both alone and with being watched. When it comes time to present, most of the speech aspect of the presentation should be memorized. 

Presentation Schedule

Presentations will be given on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13. Presentations will go by 30 minute block, with 3 students per block. Parents are welcome to come to class during presentations. Please plan on arriving before the start time and staying through the end time. Out of respect for students presenting, please do not enter or exit the classroom during a presentation. 

You can access the presentation schedule here: Presentation Schedule

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask.