British Icons Hall of Fame ProjectMYP Language Acquisition 7th Grade 2017

Criterion B: Comprehending written and visual text

N identify basic facts, main ideas and supporting details and draw conclusionsN recognize basic conventions including aspects of format and style, and

author’s purpose for writingN engage with the written and visual text by identifying ideas, opinions and

attitudes and by making a personal response to the text

Criterion C: Communicating in response to spoken, written and visual text

N respond appropriately to spoken, written and visual textN interact with basic structured exchangesN use phrases to communicate ideas, feelings and information in familiar situationsN communicate with a sense of audience

Criterion D: Using language in spoken and written form

N write and speak using a basic range of vocabulary, grammatical structures and conventions; when speaking, use clear pronunciation and intonation

N organize information and ideas and use a range of basic cohesive devicesN use language to suit a context

Criterion: Teamwork

N provide useful ideas when participating in the groupN looks for and suggests solutions to problemsN never publicly critical of the project or work of othersN listen to, share with, and support the efforts of others

Criterion: Responsibility

N stay focused on the task and what needs to be doneN present no disruptions or interruptionsN demonstrate consisting effortN comply with all the tasksN attend Friday November 17th session

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Starting Point:1) What is the difference between a hero and a superhero?

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2) Look up the meaning of the words hero and Icon in an online dictionary:

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3) How have you become familiar with stories about heroes or icons? How?

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4) If you had to think of a hero or icon, who would you name, and why?

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5) Does the idea of heroes or icons differ across cultures?

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6) Is Neil Armstrong a hero/icon to you? Why/why not?

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7) Tell us about your favorite hero/icon.

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Read the following interview with Sir Edmund Hillary, the first man to summit Mount Everest.

Interviewer: Welcome to the show, Sir Edmund Hillary! We are happy to have you here with us today.

Hillary: Thank you for having me, it’s an honor to be here.

Interviewer: Your recent achievements were beyond impressive. How did you

have enough energy to climb Mount Everest?

Hillary: I was very fit and had much climbing experience. I spent months upon months training at different high altitudes.

Interviewer: How do other mountains you've climbed compare to Everest? Can

you think of another peak that's challenged you as much as Everest?

Hillary: Other mountains have more technically difficult routes than Everest, but

none have the last 800 feet of extreme height. Every mountain has its own

challenges, and you have to prepare accordingly and know what to do in case of

emergencies.

Interviewer: How did you sleep on Mt. Everest?

Hillary : Sleeping is always difficult at high altitude, so we didn't sleep much. There

is usually a lot of wind at night, and we often got up in the middle of the night to

move all the snow that accumulated.

Interviewer: What was the most difficult part of your adventure?

Hillary: Staying motivated is the most important factor in getting you to the top, but

it can be difficult to not get discouraged.

Interviewer: I know from reading your story that you trained for a long time and

that you are a courageous man. But was there a time up on Everest when you

were scared? Can you describe what was happening?

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Hillary: I was scared many times on Everest, but this is all part of the challenge.

When I fell down a crevasse it was terrifying, but I was prepared.

Interviewer: What did it look like up that high on the mountain? How long did it

take you to climb Mt. Everest? Hillary: From the summit we could see at least a

hundred miles in every direction. It took seven weeks to go from base camp to the

top, but only three days coming down.

Interviewer: How many pounds of food did you take? What kind of food did you eat?

Hillary: High on the mountain, food is disgusting and you have to make yourself eat.

Most of our energy came from very sweet drinks — mostly hot weak tea with lots of

sugar.

Interviewer: How did you feel when you reached the top of Everest? Were you able to see anything? What did the world look like from up there?

Hillary: On the summit of Everest I had a feeling of great satisfaction to be first there.

We could see a vast distance in every direction — mostly mountains, glaciers, and

high plateaus. It was the most beautiful view I had ever seen.

Interviewer: How does it feel to be called "Sir"? What was it like being knighted? That

must be really cool.

Hillary : Becoming a "Sir" is slightly uncomfortable at first although it is a

considerable honor. It is amazing how quickly you become accustomed to it. I still

have the same friends and a similar way of life. The actual knighting took place in

Buckingham Palace by the Queen of England — it was a very impressive ceremony.

Interviewer: Well, that’s all the time we have for today. It was an honor to learn about

your experience on Mount

Everest, Sir Edmund Hillary!

Hillary: Thanks again for having me!

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Reflection Questions:

1. Why is Sir Edmund Hillary a hero or icon?

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2. What does he say about overcoming challenges?

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3. Who are other heroes who were the first to achieve something?

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Stage 2: Choosing an British Icon

As a group, you will choose a typical British Icon to represent and interview. Remember that the statement of inquiry we are working with is “Information texts related to explorations and urban legends can help people connect around the world using universal themes that express traditions, values and beliefs”. These individuals are famous and often remembered for how they helped Great Britain explore new frontiers and horizons in science, the film industry, music, history and culture. What can we learn about history, culture, and beliefs from the stories about these individuals? Let’s find out!

List of British IconsHistorical Icons

Winston Churchill James Cook William Wallace Alfred, The Great John Lennon William Booth Francis Drake Ernest Schakleton

Media Icons

Charles Chaplin Robin Hood James Bond William Shakespeare Roald Dahl King Arthur Sherlock Holmes Charles Dickens

Innovators

Charles Darwin Isaac Newton Stephen Hawking Alexander Fleming Alexander Graham Bell Alan Turing

Our group wants to interpret the following icon:

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Stage 3: Researching your Icon

JotterTake brief notes regarding the British Icon you are working on. Remember to write the source where you took the information from.

1. Name of the British Icon (real and nickname)

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2. Date and place of birth and death.

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3. Childhood information.

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4. Why is he famous?

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5. Where did he live? What was his career?

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6. Did he have any special characteristics that made him stand out from the rest of the people of his time?

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7. Describe his physical characteristics.

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8. Describe his personality traits.

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9. How did he die?

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10. Why is he a legend?

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11. What could you learn from this man? What do you find remarkable?

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12. Is there anybody in our country that shares the same qualities/history as this man?

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Sources of information:

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Stage 4: Planning Your Interview

On Thursday, November 17th, you will have to present an interview in front of the whole generation/parents and school authorities. One of you is going to be the interviewer, the other one is going to impersonate the British Icon you have chosen, and the last student is going to present the work process.

Before you start writing, answer these questions:

Who is the interviewer?

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What is this person going to wear?

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Who is the hero/legend?

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What is this person going to wear?

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Who is the presenter?

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What is this person going to wear?

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What other props can we use?

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Stage 5: Write your interview!

Each of you must have between 8 to 10 interventions. Salutations, fillers and farewell statements are not counted.

With the information you researched, please create a fictitious interview where:

- your character describes life as a British icon

- how did he get to be an icon

- what events in his life made him who he was

- sacrifices he had to make in his life or family life to get to be who he was

- places he got to see as an icon

- jobs he had to do

- what he was famous for

Write the interview script HERE: (Use extra paper if necessary)

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Stage 6: Presenter

Prepare what you will present to your audience on Friday 17th November. Answer the following questions together, and then organize them in a graphic organizer below.

1. - What was the process like?

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2. - How did you organize and distribute roles?

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3. - What were your positive experiences? Difficult experiences?

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4. - What challenged you?

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5. - What did you learn? What else could you have done?

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Graphic organizer

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Stage 7: Creating a Collage

You will be working with your partners in the creation of a beautiful collage about

your British Icon that will be displayed on the presentation day. For this, you will

decorate a large poster board with the following requirements:

Requirements

- Name of the icon written clearly and attractively at the top of the poster

- Drawing of the Icon, an item he used, etc. Size: letter paper.

- Map: Where did he live, what places did he visit, etc.

- Print at least 5 photos that help explain this icon’s story. (Minimum size: 10x15

cm)

- Text: A caption for each photograph (12-30 words per photo)

Plan your collage here:

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