Name:

United States
President

Population

Capital

Colors of the Flag

Major language

Largest religion

Holiday

Typical food

Continent

_________________

Directions:
You will compare and contrast the United States to another country. You will complete a chart, write an
essay, make a powerpoint and present your powerpoint to the class. Use the information from the chart for
the essay and powerpoint.
Grades:
Part 1 Chart- 25 points
!
To receive full credit: chart is filled out completely with accurate details.
Part 2 Essay- 25 points
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To receive full credit: The essay uses the template. It is neatly written. There are few grammar,
vocabulary and spelling mistakes. The essay uses information from the chart.
Part 3 Keynote- 25 points
!
To receive full credit: The keynote has all the required information. The pictures and facts are
important. The keynote uses information from the chart.
Part 4 Presentation- 25 points
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To receive full credit: You talk loud and clearly. You face the class. You describe the important
information in your powerpoint. You practiced your presentation.
Part 1 Chart: Due _________________ end of class
Part 2 Essay: Due _________________ end of class
Essay template:

_____________ and ___________________ have some similarities and some differences. First, _____________ and
___________________ are the same because they both ___________. Also, they both ________________. On the
other hand, _________________ and __________________ have some differences. First, _________________ (is/has/
does) ____________________, but ________________ (is not/has not/does not) __________________. Second,
_________________ (is/has/does) ____________________, although ________________ (is not/has not/does not)
__________________. Clearly, _____________ and ___________________ have similarities and differences.
Part 3 Keynote: Due _________________ end of class
The keynote will have pictures, 4 interesting facts (from the chart) and your compare and contrast essay.
Title Slide: Names of 2 countries and your name
Slide 1: image of both countries
Slide 2: image of both capitals
Slide 3: image of both typical foods
Slide 4: Interesting fact #1
Slide 5: Interesting fact #2
Slide 6: Interesting fact #3
Slide 6: Interesting fact #4
Slide 7: Compare and contrast essay
Part 4: Presentation _________________ during class.