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Final ESL-DS Project Preparation

Part I. Vocabulary

Review vocabulary for biography / stages of life. Write the definitions given for

each word in the table

Vocabulary Word Definition

bacheloremigrateget engagedget divorcedget fired

get promotedgraduateinfantorphanpensionerrelativesRetireSinglespinsterteenagertoddlerweddingWidowwidowerunemployed

Part II. Answer the questions that follow. Prepare your answers for nextclass.

1. Can you name one person from your country who is no longer alive but is well-known internationally? What was he or she famous for?

2. Can you name one person from your country who is no longer alive, but well-known nationally, not internationally? What was he or she famous for?

3. In your opinion, who in history has most positively affected the world?4. In your opinion, who in history has most negatively affected the world?5. What are some common characteristics that successful people share?6. Name one person from your country who is alive today that you think will still be

well known 100 years from now. Why is he or she famous?

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What contributes to a person’s ability to leave a positive mark on theworld? 

• What are the qualities of successful people who have made an impact inthe world?

• Do they have something special that other people do not possess?• Do people who achieve fame and legacy dare to be different?

• Do they overcome great obstacles and hardships to become great?

• Are they born great?

• Are they courageous?• Do they take risks?• Do they have passion for their work?

• Do they have strong determination?

In this ESL-DS project, we will investigate whether there are commoncharacteristics among great achievers. They have had an impact on manyaspects of human life. The world, as we know it, wouldn't be the same if they hadnever been born.

So what makes them so special? For this project, we will attempt to answer thatquestion while learning about people who dedicated themselves to their

occupations.

Steps of the project:Step 1:A. Choose three people to research:  Choose three successful people fromyour country to research on your own.

B. Do the research:  Read biographical information and take notes on yourreading about the three people you choose. For internet sites to use for thisproject, see the “They Have Made an Impact Project” folder in BlackboardAssignments.

C. Take notes:  Use an online dictionary such as http://dictionary.com orhttp://encarta.msn.com/  to look up words you do not know. Use the Table1below to take notes on the biographical information about the person youresearch. Then fill out columns 1- 3 in Table 2 below by putting an X in boxesthat are true for the people you researched.

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TABLE 1: Biographical Information

Full name

Date of birth

Place of birth,nationality

Date and causeof death (if nolonger living)

Occupation(s)

Mainaccomplishments(2 – 3)

Other important / interestingbiographicalinformation(marital status,family, etc.)

What I learned orwhy peopleadmire thisperson

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Table 2: Common Traits / Characteristics

Trait / Characteristic Person 1

 _____________ 

Person 2

 _____________ 

Person 3

 _____________ 

Poor childhood

Wealthy childhood

Had different views from therest of society

Performed courageous acts

Was a person of integrity

Was frustrated by society

Was scorned or ridiculed

Had great initiative

Had strong determination

Was outgoing

Was a loner or recluse

Learned from experiences

Was a creative thinker

His/her actions made adifference

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Was involved in political issues

Was a humanitarian

Had great passion for work

Had a sense of humor

Had leadership skills

Was a risk taker

Step 2:Prepare a PowerPoint presentation . You will present a brief biography inpictures of each of the people you research. The presentation will finish with acomparison of the characteristics of the people you researched.