Students will create a powerpoint or Google slides presentation that describes their assigned region of Italy. Students will include information about the following:
1. name of region in Italian
2. region's location
3. capital of the region
4. 3 major tourist attractions (such as monuments or important places)
5. what the region is known for or a famous person from the region
6. food from the region.
The presentation should be at least 10 slides.
Scoring is based on: a rubric for power point presentation and a rubric for oral presentation (see rubrics below)
AASL Standards for the 21st Century Learner (Information Literacy Skills):
1.1.4 Find, evaluate, and select appropriate sources to answer questions.
1.1.8 Demonstrate mastery of Technology tools for accessing information and pursuing inquiry.
1.1.9 Collaborate with others to broaden and deepen understanding.
1.2.3 Demonstrate creativity by using multiple resources and formats.
Rhode Island School Library Curriculum Standards
Standard 1.1: Information-fluent learners use an inquiry process to connect to prior experience and background knowledge, wonder and ask questions, investigate, construct new understanding, express learning, and reflect on the process and product of learning.
Standard 2.1: Information-fluent learners use multimedia literacy skills and knowledge to deconstruct and learn from texts in multiple formats through comprehension, analysis, interpretation, and evaluation.
Standard 2.2: Information-fluent learners present their learning and ideas by constructing messages using multiple, authentic formats appropriate for the purpose and audience.
Standard 3.3: Information-fluent learners demonstrate digital citizenship by maintaining ethical decision making and behavior and avoiding the spread of misinformation in the exchange and use of information.
Common Core Standards
CC.5.W.7 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Conduct short research projects that use several sources to build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.
CC.3.W.8 Research to Build and Present Knowledge: Recall information from experiences or gather information from print and digital sources; take brief notes on sources and sort evidence into provided categories.
CC.6.W.1.b Text Types and Purposes: Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
RIDE Cross Curricular Proficiencies:
Performance Indicators Relevant to this Assignment