1. The English Project 11 th grade 5 points 2008 - 2009

2. What is the English Project? A research paper in English required for every pupil doing a Bagrut examination in high school.

3. What is the English Project? Part of the Oral Bagrut Exam in the 12 th grade. The Oral Bagrut Exam is worth 20% of the final Bagrut grade. An opportunity to use the vocabulary and skills you have learned.

4. in What is in an English Project? An English project (5 pts.) is a research paper of 500-700 words. It includes an introduction to the subject, a body (information about the subject) and a conclusion. It must include all parts of the presentation.

5. What is the Presentation? The presentation is how the final paper looks. It is 20% of the total grade.

6. What is the Presentation? The presentation includes: 1. A cover page 2. A table of contents 3. The research paper 4. The bibliography (list of sources) 5. The reflection (what you think) 6. Copies of the source material 7. Your corrected assignments/tasks

7. Examples of Presentation The Invention of the Computer Presented by: Eli Cohen Class: 11-3 Date: December 23, 2008

8. Examples of Presentation Table of Contents Introduction …………………………………………….1 The Need for a Computer ……………………………..2 The History of Inventing the Computer ……………...4 Modern Computer Inventors …………………………..6 Conclusion …………………………………………….....7 Reflection ………………………………………………..8 Bibliography ……………………………………………..9 Appendix ………………………………………………..10

9. Examples of Presentation Bibliography 1.Rubens, Philip, Science and Technical Writing, New York, Routledge, 2001, 216-227. 2.CNN.com, 6 Killed in Bagdad Blast, April 26, 2003. Available: www.cnn.com, April ;26, 2003. www.cnn.com 3.Nicklin, Flip, “ Beneath Arctic Ice ”, National Geographic Mazgazine, (July 1991), 2-31.

10. Where Do I Find the Information? You must use at least 2 sources in English. You may use one source in Hebrew but this is not recommended. You can find information on the Internet, in the library, in magazines, on TV programs (The History Channel or Channel 8). You must print or photocopy your sources and include them in the project.

11. How Do I Get Started? Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales 1. You will be introduced to the two general subjects: “ Myths, Legends and Fairy Tales ”, and “ Making the World a Better Place ”. 2. You will choose a topic out of the list that the class will prepare. 3. You will look for information on your topic. 4. You will receive a schedule of assignments that will help you.

12. Following the Assignments Schedule Each assignment or task will be a small step in the process of writing your project. Handing in the tasks on time will help you organize your time and finish the project on time. Handing in tasks on time is part of the project grade.

13. Preparing the Topics List In groups, you will brainstorm about each general topic. Brainstorming a topic means writing down every possible idea that comes up. The ideas will be organized into two separate lists. If you have an idea connected to the topic that is not on the list, you first must get the teacher ’ s approval.

14. Task One Choose a topic from the list you will get. Everyone must write on a different topic. Look up the topic in the library or on the Internet and read the source. Write 5 important pieces of information about your topic. Write a WH question for each fact.

15. Sample: Choosing a Topic The topic is: Bill Clinton Five facts and questions: 1. He met President John Kennedy in 1963 and in the same year heard Martin Luther King ’ s speech “ I Have a Dream ”.Both events influenced him in his future career. What happened in 1963 that influenced Clinton in the future? 2. He studied Foreign Service and went to Yale Law School. What did Clinton study at the university?

16. Sample: Choosing a Topic 3. Clinton came from the State of Arkansas and was elected governor two times. What was the beginning of Clinton ’ s political career? 4.Clinton is a very popular public figure because of his personal charisma. Why is Clinton so popular with the public? 5.The U.S. economy was very good during the time Clinton was president. What was a positive result of Clinton being president?

17. The Stages of the Project(1) Choose the topic you want to write about. Collect the information and print the material. Read the material and take notes. Organize the notes and write the first copy (draft) of the research paper.

18. The Stages of the Project (2) Hand in the first copy of the research paper to be checked by the teacher. Correct the first copy and write the final research paper. Organize the project for presentation Hand the project in ON TIME.

19. To Help You … All the information and pages connected to the project (including this presentation) are on the school site: 1. מרכז לימודי 2. מרחב אנגלית 3. המרחב של נינה 4. 11 th Grade Project

20. Good Luck!