Dear Students of 1º Bach.
First of all, I want to thank you all for your daily work and good mood for English lessons. That's the spirit, guys.
Now, let's talk about your individual presentations now that you already know the marks.
1) Federico: The Waitangi Day (New Zealand)
Although we had problems with the Internet, you did a great job.Your story was interesting, told with a good pronunciation and pace (fluency) and we could see that you had prepared it at home. It was a bit short, though. I think you could work on your speech at home, if you write it on a paper and record it with your phone first, that might help you adjust with the time. Also, you didn't provide links to your sources nor a written copy of your speech. You already have a good level, a bit more preparation at home would be wonderful.
2) Amid: The Highland Games (Scotland)
Your presentation was perfect. You followed the instructions, and made a very illustrative (and audio visual) presentation. I think the Power Point was very very helpful for your classmate to engage with your topic, and you also used the pictures to explain it. The only thing missing was the source of your information, but the rest was perfect.
3) Jorge: Saint Patrick (Ireland)
You did a good job explaining what Saint Patrick is and your pronunciation and fluency was also pretty good. However, you showed little evidence of previous work and your writing was a bit short but generally well-written. Also, you didn't show evidence of your source or add sufficient visual materials. Next time, you may pay more attention to timing and length of your speech. Practise with your mobile sound recorder to adjust the time.
4) Nerea: Saint Patrick Parade
I really like your Prezi presentation, very-well organised and illustrated. It is evident that you have invested work and time in it. The presentation and visual parts are perfect, enough visual materials and text. However, please mind your pronunciation and fluency. Specially the pronunciation, because if we cannot understand your accent, we won't be able to get the message either. It is very important rehearse your pronunciation at home before coming. Use audio records and the Internet to know how to pronounce the words you say. And repeat them until they sound alike. I recommend http://www.voki.com/ to improving your speaking skills And finally, you should adapt the information found on the Internet so that you understand it and make it yours. But good job.
5) Sergio: The Victory Day (Canada/United Kingdom)
Sergio, you did a good presentation. Your message and fluency were good enough, and your pronunciation is even better. Keep it that way! However, you didn't submit your writing and source or sufficient pictures to illustrate your tradition.
6) Lidia: The Ocean dance (Kiribati)
You did a great effort to overcome your shyness. Well done! We all get nervous speaking in public, but it is just normal to get over it and speak up. You did a great job in previous work at home and illustrating your tradition, and you also picked an original topic, talking about a country many of us know little or nothing. That's was the idea when I said 'English -speaking countries', not only the famous ones ( UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand). There many more anglosaxon countries out there. You should rehearse and prepare a bit more your presentation at home, to become a bit more fluent and improve your pronunciation. Use your mobile phone and record yourself until you know it well.
And finally, I would like to thank you all guys for your effort and motivation. The criteria taken into account to mark were:
-Story and message responding the three questions and explaining the customs to us clearly
- Pronunciation and clarity
- Fluency and pace of your speech
- Evidence of previous work, duration and writing
- Illustration and links to sources of information.
Each one up to 2 points.
You did a good job explaining what Saint Patrick is and your pronunciation and fluency was also pretty good. However, you showed little evidence of previous work and your writing was a bit short but generally well-written. Also, you didn't show evidence of your source or add sufficient visual materials. Next time, you may pay more attention to timing and length of your speech. Practise with your mobile sound recorder to adjust the time.
4) Nerea: Saint Patrick Parade
I really like your Prezi presentation, very-well organised and illustrated. It is evident that you have invested work and time in it. The presentation and visual parts are perfect, enough visual materials and text. However, please mind your pronunciation and fluency. Specially the pronunciation, because if we cannot understand your accent, we won't be able to get the message either. It is very important rehearse your pronunciation at home before coming. Use audio records and the Internet to know how to pronounce the words you say. And repeat them until they sound alike. I recommend http://www.voki.com/ to improving your speaking skills And finally, you should adapt the information found on the Internet so that you understand it and make it yours. But good job.
5) Sergio: The Victory Day (Canada/United Kingdom)
Sergio, you did a good presentation. Your message and fluency were good enough, and your pronunciation is even better. Keep it that way! However, you didn't submit your writing and source or sufficient pictures to illustrate your tradition.
6) Lidia: The Ocean dance (Kiribati)
You did a great effort to overcome your shyness. Well done! We all get nervous speaking in public, but it is just normal to get over it and speak up. You did a great job in previous work at home and illustrating your tradition, and you also picked an original topic, talking about a country many of us know little or nothing. That's was the idea when I said 'English -speaking countries', not only the famous ones ( UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland and New Zealand). There many more anglosaxon countries out there. You should rehearse and prepare a bit more your presentation at home, to become a bit more fluent and improve your pronunciation. Use your mobile phone and record yourself until you know it well.And finally, I would like to thank you all guys for your effort and motivation. The criteria taken into account to mark were:
-Story and message responding the three questions and explaining the customs to us clearly
- Pronunciation and clarity
- Fluency and pace of your speech
- Evidence of previous work, duration and writing
- Illustration and links to sources of information.
Each one up to 2 points.
