MYP 2 - UAE Social Studies
Unit 2 - South Asia
Presentation on the Mughal Empire
ATL:
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Communication skills - Write for different purposes
Research skills - Create references and citations
Command term
Definition
Summarize
Abstract a general theme or main point(s)
You will be assessed using Criterion B: Investigating and Criterion C: Communicating [i, ii, iii].
Criterion B: Investigating
iii. collect and record relevant information consistent with the research question
Level
Level descriptor
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
0
1-2
The student:
iii. collects and records information, to a limited extent
3-4
The student:
iii. uses a method or methods to collect and record some relevant information
5-6
The student:
iii. uses method(s) to collect and record often relevant information
7-8
The student:
iii. uses method to collect and record consistently relevant information
Criteria C: Communicating
i. communicate information and ideas with clarity
ii. organize information and ideas effectively
iii. list sources of information in a way that follows the task instructions
Level
0
Level descriptor
The student does not reach a standard described by any of the descriptors below.
1-2
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that is not always clear
ii. organizes information and ideas in a limited way
iii. inconsistently lists sources, not following the task instructions.
3-4
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that somewhat clear
ii. somewhat organizes information and ideas
iii. lists sources in a way that sometimes follows the task instructions.
5-6
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that mostly clear
ii. mostly organizes information and ideas
iii. lists sources in a way that often follows the task instructions.
7-8
The student:
i. communicates information and ideas in a style that completely clear
ii. mostly organizes information and ideas
iii. lists sources in a way that always follows the task instructions.
You will work in pairs to create a 3 to 5 minute long presentation on the life of a Mughal
emperor. You may choose one from the reading or one from your own research. You will
discuss the life and major accomplishments of your chosen leader. Your research should
include:
● When was the leader born? Where? To whom?
● Briefly discuss your leader’s personal life.
● Briefly discuss any successful military campaigns.
● Briefly discuss the overall impact your leader had on politics, society, economy, etc.
● When and where did your leader die?
Please follow the instructions below to complete your presentation:
● Begin by creating a research document. This will highlight all of your research on your
chosen leader. This should be as detailed as possible.
● Write a script based on your research. You should know your script before coming to
present in front of the class. Practice, practice, practice!
● Create a 5-slide PPT. Each slide should have no more than 15 words.
● Cite all your sources in proper MLA format at the end of your presentation.
● You will turn in your research document and PPT on Managebac.