How Different Are We?

Criterion C: Speaking
Criterion D: Writing
4 Minute Video Presentation + report
 Introduction
● Explore the interconnection of the world’s people, develop an
understanding of the concept “culture” and identify similarities and
differences between cultures.
● Gain knowledge of your country’s traditions by comparing them to
another country.
● Explain the meaning of culture and differences among cultures.
 Instructions
Fill in the blanks with a culture of your choice.

1. Intro Section
a. Title page, fun fact, outline
2. Similarities Section
3. Differences Section
4. Conclusions
a. What have you learned thanks to this research?
b. How would you adapt if you were to live in __________?
 Things to Include
● Culture
● Tradition
● Beliefs
● Values
 Report structure
● Introduction
● Similarities
● Differences
● Conclusion

● 4 to 5 paragraphs
● Formal
● Follow teacher’s instructions!
Instructions - FYI
● Create a Google Slide presentation – share with peers and teachers
● The presentation must last between 4 minutes
● Google Document for the report – share with teacher
● Report: 200-250 words
CRITERION C: SPEAKING
Criterion C Clarification
i. use a wide range of vocabulary Am I using the right vocabulary for my
level?

ii. use a wide range of grammatical Am I using punctuation (full stops,

structures generally accurately commas, capital letters…)?

iii.use clear pronunciation and intonation Am I using the correct pronunciation and
in a comprehensible manner intonation?
Can my audience understand me clearly
and effectively?

iv. during interaction, communicate all Have I presented my ideas in a logical

or almost all the required information manner?
clearly and effectively.
CRITERION D: WRITING
Clarification
i. Use a wide range of vocabulary Show a range of vocabulary for your linguistic phase

ii. Use a wide range of grammatical Are your sentences grammatically correct? Are you using
structures commas, full stops, and
generally accurately capital letters in the right way?
iii. Organize information effectively Does your text have the right structure? Have you used
and linkers?
coherently in an appropriate Have you sequenced your information logically and in a
format using a wide comprehensible order?
range of complex cohesive devices

iv. Communicate all or almost all Who am I writing for?

the required Should I be writing informally or formally?
information with a clear sense of Have I used the correct vocabulary for my audience?
audience and
purpose to suit the context.