Current Event Group Presentations

TTO students are currently researching a news story that they find interesting. Some of topics they are looking into include:

The Boris Nemstov killing in Moscow



Photo: Newsweek.com



 Jihadi John

Photo: BBC

 

 

 

Lost City of the Monkey God discovered in Honduras

 

 

Hundreds of Koalas culled in Australia

 

 

World Cup Qatar Problems

 

 

Students will give oral presentations on their topics. The presentation should include:

 

INTRODUCTION:

 

1. News story:

• What happened?
• Who was involved?
• Where did it happen?

BODY:

 

2. Historical Background

• Why is/did this happen/ing?

3. Present Consequences

• Who/what does/did this immediately affect?

4. Future Implications

• Predict the outcomes of this event (your opinion supported by facts)

CONCLUSION:

 

5. Review your original points in the body. Discuss a possible solution

 

 

QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION:

• Prepare questions to stimulate audience discussion after your presentation

 

Other Criteria:

• Each person in the group should speak during the presentation.
• Use Video, images (PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.)

Part of the final mark will be how actively you participated in your group:

• Did you speak English all of the time/most of the time/none of the time?
• Did all group members share equally in the tasks necessary to put together a good presentation?
• Did the group stay on task and focused during class research time?