Distinguished+Women+of+the+World

. In all countries and cultures there have been many women who have made a difference. You will be finding out about the life of one distinguished woman and thinking about how she made a difference to the world. You will prepare an oral presentation which will be shared by the class, which tells them about this woman. You will be able to successfully complete the task if you plan your research carefully. Use these points to guide your research: Use the [|notetaking grid] to help you organise your information.
 * __ Distinguished women of the world __**
 * __ The Task __**
 * __ The Process __**
 * __ Step 1. __** **Choose a distinguished woman, either from your own country or from another country that interests you.**
 * __ Step 2 __**. **Research the life of this woman.**
 * What were the important dates in her life? List them in order, starting from her birth date.
 * Why is this woman remembered?
 * What were her achievements?
 * Who were the people who influenced her?
 * What were the important events in her life which influenced her?
 * How would the world be different if this woman had not existed?

· Read carefully and make sure you only select relevant information. · Make notes as you read or use your computer to highlight and record important information. You must use the [|notetaking grid] to record your information as you find it. = __Step 4.__ Oral presentation = Your task will be assessed according to how well you have:
 * __Step 3.__ ** **Select and organise relevant information.**
 * Write out a copy of your talk notes.
 * Gather together or make any visual aids appropriate for your talk – these may be overhead transparencies, posters, pictures, Power Point slides.
 * Prepare and practise your presentation
 * __ Assessment __**
 * Completed the research to meet all the requirements – you must hand in your completed data organiser and talk notes.
 * Communicated clearly and effectively the information you have organised.
 * Shown an understanding and appreciation of the value of this woman’s achievements and her contribution to the world.

__Marking criteria:__

 * ||  || **High** ||   || **Medium** ||   || **Low** ||


 * **Appropriate use of class time** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * **Accuracy of information** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * **Overall presentation:** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * * **Eye contact** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * * **Expression in voice** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||


 * * **Use of visuals** ||  ||   ||   ||   ||   ||