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PAPER DUE: **MONDAY, MAY 21ST** POWERPOINT DUE: **BEGINNING, MONDAY, MAY 21ST**

You are to research and write a paper worth 200 points, covering the following information:

Basic country information: location topography population major religions climate etc.

Biographical information about the country's leader: Background- upbringing, religion, education How they came to power Issues they face as a leader Family Anything else of interest

Current issue(s) What issues is the country facing? How is the leader handling the problems? Etc.

Your paper should be 4 pages(NOT INCLUDING THE SOURCES PAGE), double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. MLA format
 * PLAGIARISM WILL RESULT IN A FAILING GRADE!**

You must have at least 5 sources.
 * You must include a Sources page (see Wiki page MLA) This will be a separate 100 pt. grade.**

You will be presenting your paper in PowerPoint form (5 min. minimum-10 min maximum). Be prepared to answer questions about your presentation. Please do not read to the audience. You may use note cards for reminders. Please have your PowerPoint on a flash drive. On the day of you present you may go into the Viking Room before school and set up your PowerPoint.

You are to research and write a paper worth 200 points, covering the following information:

Basic country information: location topography population major religions climate etc.

Biographical information about the country's leader: Background- upbringing, religion, education How they came to power Issues they face as a leader Family Anything else of interest

Current issue(s) What issues is the country facing? How is the leader handling the problems? Etc.

Your paper should be 4 pages, double spaced, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font. MLA format

You must have at least 5 sources.
 * You must include a Works Cited page. (See Wiki page MLA) This will be a separate 100 pt. grade.**

You will be presenting your paper in PowerPoint form (5 min. minimum-10 min maximum). Be prepared to answer questions about your presentation. Please do not read to the audience. You may use note cards for reminders. Please have your PowerPoint on a flash drive. On the day of you present you may go into the Viking Room before school and set up your PowerPoint.

==**Here is the order**: If you are not ready to present on the day you're scheduled you will receive a late grade. (Minus 10% for every day late.) If you're absent due to illness or a trip, please email me your PowerPoint on the day it's due.==

__MONDAY__ John Charlotte Nick Meagan Hayden Sarah Kevin Devin

__TUESDAY__ Elijah Caleigh Joseph Molly Reagen Mallory Jimmy Elizabeth

__WEDNESDAY__ Ben Kellam Austin Sydney Hunter Rachel Major

__THURSDAY__ Noah Thomas Drew

Here is the rubric that will be used to grade your PowerPoint.
__GRADING RUBRIC FOR POWERPOINT PRESENTATIONS__

NAME:_

KNOWLEDGE: 4 3 2 1 0

Student demonstrates full knowledge (more than required) by answering all class questions with explanations and elaboration.

CONTENT: 4 3 2 1 0

Topic covered thoroughly Enough information given to understand topic Did not exclude any important information or include any unnecessary information

ORGANIZATION: 4 3 2 1 0

Student presented information in logical, interesting sequence which audience could follow.

GRAPHICS/MECHANICS/DESIGN: 4 3 2 1 0

Student’s graphics explain and reinforce screen text and presentation. Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors. Background does not detract from text or other graphics. All graphics and font formats have been carefully planned to support the theme/content of the presentation.

EYE CONTACT: 4 3 2 1 0

Student maintained eye contact with audience, seldom returning to notes.

ELOCUTION: 4 3 2 1 0

Student used a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms/names so that all audience members could hear presentation.

LENGTH: 4 3 2 1 0

Presentation was within the allotted time. Not too short or too long.

TOTAL___

26 – 28 A 22–- 25 B 19 – 21 C 18 - 16 D 0 – 15 F