AnnaBelle OWENS
annabelle.owens@uca.fr
Class Rules:
- Be respectful.
- Speak only in English.
- Be on time.
Absences:
If students are absent on the date of the individual or group presentation, they will automatically be marked as défaillant.
Class Projects and Grades:
Participation – 5 points (25%)
- Students must speak only English in class. If I hear you speak another language in class, I will not give you any points for participation.
- Students must follow all the class rules.
- Students must pay attention and actively participate in all activities.
Individual Exposé – 5 points (25%)
Dates: Group A 18/11; Group B 19/11; Group C 20/11
- Students will choose a picture that is interesting or meaningful to them. They will bring this picture to class and give a short presentation about it.
- Students will answer the questions:
- What does the picture show?
- Why did I choose this picture?
- Why is this picture interesting or meaningful to me?
- Each exposé should last 1-3 minutes. Students cannot use notes during these exposés.
Individual Exposé Rubric: 5 points
- Student is clear, confident and comprehensible.
- Student does not use notes.
- Student uses their own words (NO PLAGIARISM).
- Student understands what they are saying.
- Student is prepared to present on the correct date.
- The exposé lasts 1-3 minutes.
Group Presentation – 10 points (50%)
Dates: Group A 25/11; Group B 26/11; Group C 27/11
- Goal: To explore a niche interest in English and to share information with your classmates.
- Each group will create a website that is an online catalog of resources about the subject they have chosen. (Free websites: WordPress, Wix, Weebly, Strikingly, etc.)
- Each individual member of the group is responsible for finding at least three sources about the subject. They will share these sources on the website, as well as an explanation and a review of the source. Sources can include: film, series, YouTube video or channel, Ted Talk, artist’s website, book, board game, video game, Buzzfeed quiz, personal interview, recipe, etc.
- Each group must have at least 3 different types of sources.
- The group will present their sources to the class on the date listed above. The presentation will last approximately 10 minutes.
Group Website and Presentation Rubric: 10 points
- The website is complete and functional.
- Grammar and spelling on the website is correct.
- The sources are relevant and interesting, and each source has an explanation.
- The website is creative and interesting – the better the website, the higher your grade!
English Conversation Class 