Project Skills BRAINSTORM
PLAN
RESEARCH
CREATE
st ep 1
PROOFREAD
PRESENT
st ep 2
BRAINSTORM • Think of the topic carefully and create a mind map to collect ideas or words about the topic.
PLAN • Decide which of the ideas in Step 1 you would like to include in your project and make a plan to use as a general guide.
TOPIC
st ep 3 RESEARCH • Find some information on the topic. Read books, use the Internet, watch videos or documentaries or even visit a museum. • Write down key words and important information you have found. Remember: you mustn’t copy the information. Use your own words to summarise the ideas.
st ep 4 CREATE • When you have collected all the information, start working on your project. • Make your project interesting. Think of a title and find pictures or draw your own. • You can also write words below the pictures that describe them.
st ep 5 PROOFREAD • After you finish, check your work for mistakes. • Make sure you have included all the information and ideas you chose in your project. • Check your spelling, grammar, vocabulary, etc.
st ep 6 PRESENT A presentation has 3 stages: Stage 1: Before the presentation • Practise presenting your work in front of a mirror or to a friend. This will help you feel more confident. Stage 2: During the presentation • First, introduce the topic. (I would like to talk about… / I am going to talk about…) • Use short and simple sentences. • Speak clearly and confidently. • Smile at your classmates and look at them. Stage 3: After the presentation • Ask your classmates if they have any questions and try to answer their questions. (Any questions?) • Don’t forget to thank them. (Thank you for your attention.) 130
Use the following checklist with the things you need to do. Tick () the boxes when you do them.
Project checklist • mind map • plan • research • key words • paragraph/text • title • pictures with descriptions • checking • presentation practice
