Cultural
Presentation
(Intermediate Level)
2014 World Languages Meet
Language Resource Center
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530
T 484-646-5865
F 610-683-4618
lrc@kutztown.edu
http://www.kutztown.edu/Language
ResourceCenter
https://www.facebook.com/KUWLM
Description:
The objective of this activity is to share significant cultural insights (perspectives) through the use of realia and/
or authentic texts about cultural practices and products. Texts may include sayings, poetry, song lyrics, or
other cultural products.
Rules for Cultural Presentation:
Participant team members present on a cultural topic of their choice. The presentations need to include both
oral and visual components.
1. The entire presentation by the team members must be at least six minutes but may not exceed eight
minutes.
2. Parts of the presentation may be pre-recorded but at least half of the presentation must be spoken live at
the event.
3. Song lyrics may be sung as a part of the presentation, but not the whole.
4. All participants must have a speaking role in the presentation.
5. There should be a visual or performance element to the presentation in addition to the spoken component.
6. The content and materials of the presentation must be the product of student work and must represent the
students’ knowledge / understanding of the culture. Teachers and parents may help guide the learning
process as well as the improvement of the finished product, but the end product / presentation must be of
student design.
Scoring Procedures:
The team with the highest number of points will win. There will
be a first and second place prize awarded.
Hints for Success:
• Find a cultural topic that is relevant and interesting to the students.
This can be a great opportunity to apply the language to other
subjects (e.g., science, technology, music, etc).
• Have your students practice their presentation in front of an
audience: parents, other students, other teachers, administration. Use this opportunity to promote language study in your
school as well as an opportunity for students to receive
feedback and practice their presentational skills (see criteria “delivery” in rubric).
• Consider recording a “dress rehearsal” and having the
students watch/listen to it to self-evaluate their skills.
Cultural
Presentation
(Intermediate Level)
2014 World Languages Meet
Criteria
Excellent 5
Good 4
Originality and Effectiveness of visuals:
The presentation is
The presentation is
original and possesses adequately an original
creativity.
work and possesses
creativity.
Language Resource Center
Kutztown University
Kutztown, PA 19530
T 484-646-5865
F 610-683-4618
lrc@kutztown.edu
http://www.kutztown.edu/Language
ResourceCenter
https://www.facebook.com/KUWLM
Fair 3
Poor 2
The presentation is
somewhat an original
work and possesses
slight creativity.
The presentation is not
an original work possessing little creativity.
Relevant cultural topic Presentation subject
matter is identified as
culturally significant.
Presentation addresses perspectives,
practices and product(s) of the target
language.
Presentation subject
matter is adequately
identified as culturally
significant.
Presentation
addresses the
perspective of the
culture and either the
practices or product(s)
well but one of the
latter narrowly.
Presentation subject
matter is somewhat
identified as culturally
significant.
Presentation fails to
address adequately
one of the three P’s of
culture.
Presentation subject
matter is not identified
as culturally significant
or presents
stereotypes of the
culture and fails to
address cultural
perspectives.
Language use
Presentation is in L2
and is completely understood. Lack of noticeable hesitation,
and language use that
is generally correct
and appropriate vocabulary. Emerging
use of connective devices.
Presentation is in L2
and adequately
understood by native
speakers accustomed
to dealing with nonnative speakers or
language learners.
Generally accurate but
simple language use.
Presentation for the
most part in L2 but has
difficulty being
understood by
sympathetic native
speakers. Little or no
variety in verbs or
syntax, inaccurate use
of language and/or
limited vocabulary.
Presentation cannot
be understood.
Language errors or
inaccurate vocabulary
that interferes with
communication. Use of
English.
Delivery
Students use clear
voices and correct,
precise pronunciation,
adequate volume and
establishes and maintains eye contact with
entire room.
Students’ voices are
clear. Students
pronounce most words
correctly and
establishes eye
contact.
Students’ voices are
low. Students
incorrectly pronounce
terms. Displays
minimal eye contact.
Students mumble, use
incorrect
pronunciation, or
speaks with
inadequate volume.
No eye contact.
Teamwork
Presentation was a
Presentation was a
group effort with all
group effort with some
participants sharing an doing more.
equal part.
Presentation appears
to lack cooperation
and equal
responsibility.
Very little evidence of
the team working
together.
Total