PROJECT SKILLS

BRAINSTORM PLAN RESEARCH CREATE PROOFREAD PRESENT

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BRAINSTORM • Think of the topic carefully and create a mind map to collect ideas or words about the topic.

TOPIC

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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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.)

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