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1st 6 weeks 1st Semester

Above: Oxford

Above: London

Above: Cambridge

Above: The Beatles crossing Abbey Road

Above: Tower Bridge

Monday March 10th- Friday March 14th

See you this week for the afternoon session due to CAHSEE testing.

Due THIS lab day: Writing about the Cockney accent.  

In-Class: Pygmalion, continued...if time permits we'll get to see a portion of the award-winning "My Fair Lady" starring Audrey Hepburn. 

We will also go over requirements for the virtual Power Point tour you will be creating of a city in England. Each group of 2 will be responsible for giving a virtual tour of a major British city. Requirements are below. 

Assignments: Make your Power Point tour.  

Links:   Virtual Tour of England

           City-Visitor Guide

           Tour of Canterbury

           Info. on British Cities

           British Guide to Travel

Power Point Information:  As we now move into the 20th century, your next task is to make a Power Point presentation in regards to a certain city you will be assigned. The idea behind this project is to give everyone in the class a virtual tour of the cities in England, along with showing your audience the history of the town, taking them into the present day. This is a group project of 2 people maximum. After being given your city, you must make a presentation, which will explain the following points:

•      Where is the city located? Use a map and show what other cities it is close to.

•      What is this city famous for?

•      What is there to do in this city? Show some images that detail the town.

•      What is the history behind this town? Did any famous people live here, die here, etc.?

•      What are some of the recent events going on in this town?

•      What is your overall impression of the town?  

•      Be sure to add as many details as you can about the city, what makes it fun/ boring, etc. You may have to visit the town's local newspaper on the Web to get a better impression of what really goes on there.

Here are the requirements:

•     A complete  Power Point presentation outlining the above details.

•     Minimum of ten graphics

•     Cue cards can be used, but NO information should be read off the screen.

•     Information should be paraphrased in your own words, NOT copied and pasted!

•     Include all bibliography used in your last slide

•     Must have introduction and closure

•     Power Point: ten slides minimum,

•     Presenters should be prepared to give their information

You will have one week to prepare for this project. Be ready to present next week!

Good luck!

Above: Piccadilly Circus in London