PROJECT GUIDELINES Class: ENCS140026 Level: A2.2
Project 1B: A Journey through the Life of a Famous Person
1. Choose a Famous Person:
Each group selects a famous person they find interesting. The person can be a historical
figure, a celebrity, an inventor, a politician, an athlete, or any individual with a notable life story.
2. Research and Gather Information:
- Students conduct research to gather information about their chosen famous person's
life. They should focus on significant events, achievements, and milestones.
- Students collect pictures or relevant images that depict various stages of the person's life.
3. Create Presentation Slides:
- Students create a series of slides for their presentation.
- Each slide should feature images related to the person’s life and a short description in the past simple tense.
4. Organize the Presentation:
- Students organize the slides in a logical sequence to tell a cohesive story of the famous person's life.
- Students should include an introduction slide that provides a brief overview of the person’s significance.
5. Practice the Presentation:
- Students practice delivering their presentations using the past simple tense to describe the person's life events.
- Students should focus on pronunciation, fluency, and clarity.
6. Peer Review and Feedback:
- The lecturer arranges a peer review session where students present their projects to their peers.
- The lecturer asks students to provide feedback on language usage, presentation style, and overall coherence.
7. Revise and Finalize:
- Students make revisions based on the feedback received during the peer review.
- Students should ensure that the language used is accurate and the story of the famous person is well-structured. 8. Presentation Day:
- The lecturer allocates a presentation day for all students to showcase their projects to the group.
- The lecturer encourages each presenter to use the past simple tense throughout their presentation. 9. Q&A Session:
- After each presentation, the lecturer allows time for a short question-and-answer session.
- Students can ask questions about the famous person's life to test their comprehension.
10. Reflection and Discussion:
- The lecturer concludes the project with a group discussion where students can reflect
on what they learned (the challenges faced, improvements made, and the importance of
using the past simple tense when narrating past events). Assessment:
Assessment of the project can be based on the following criteria:
- Proper use of the past simple tense.
- Coherence and organization of the presentation.
- Effective use of images to support the narrative.
- Pronunciation and fluency in spoken English.
- Ability to answer questions during the Q&A session. GUIDELINES:
Note: Encourage students to research to create a comprehensive and informative
presentation about their chosen famous person. Remind them to pay attention to
grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation while presenting.
- Grammar (Past of "be"; simple past: irregular verbs; simple past: regular verbs and
past time expressions);
- Vocabulary (Inventions; life stages);
- Pronunciation (was and were; -ed endings EXAMPLE:
Briefly introduce your famous person: "My Presentation on Thomas Edison"
Subtitle: "The Inventor of Light" Presenter's Name: ...........
Date: October ........... , 2023 Early Life
Past time expression: "Thomas Edison was born in 1847."
-ed endings: "During his childhood, Thomas Edison was interested in experimenting with electrical devices."
[Insert an image of young Thomas Edison]
Education and Curiosity
Simple past: irregular verbs: "Despite facing hearing difficulties, Thomas Edison showed
a remarkable passion for learning."
Vocabulary - Inventions: "His curiosity led him to experiment with electrical circuits at a young age."
[Add an image depicting Edison's early experiments]
First Major Achievement
Vocabulary - Inventions: "In 1879, Thomas Edison achieved his first major breakthrough
by inventing the electric light bulb."
[Include an image or illustration of the light bulb]
[Optional] Personal Life
Share a few details about his personal life, family, or significant events. Impact on the World
Vocabulary - Life stages: "Throughout his career, Thomas Edison continued to innovate the field of electricity."
[Include images or visuals of his contributions] Later Life
Simple past: irregular verbs: "Thomas Edison passed away in 1931, but his legacy
continues to illuminate the world through his inventions."
[Insert an image representing his later life] Conclusion
Summarize the key points and significance of Thomas Edison's life and work: "In
conclusion, Thomas Edison, with his remarkable inventions, left an indelible mark on the
world of technology and science."
Questions and Discussion
Invite the audience to ask questions and engage in a discussion about your presentation. Thank You
Express gratitude to the audience for their time and attention: "Thank you for being a part
of this presentation on the life of Thomas Edison."