Foundation UnitCulminating Task

Part 1: Group Presentation

Collaborate with your research team to create a 5–7 minute presentation about one of the following pathways: culture and American identity; democracy, civic engagement, and American identity; immigration and American identity; race, ethnicity, and American identity; religion and American identity; and war and American identity.

In your presentation, be sure to do the following:

• Share your inquiry questions and findings and conclusions based on the research process to explain how the definition of what it means to be an American has evolved.

• Cite evidence from the credible sources that helped you answer your inquiry questions and develop your conclusions.

• Use language and communication strategies to engage your audience.

• Respond to questions from your audience respectfully and knowledgeably.

See the Foundation Unit Research and Presentation Guide for possible ideas for presentation formats. Each team member must participate in the presentation.

Part 2: Individual Reflection

Individually, write a multiparagraph reflective narrative that describes your research process and explains your strengths and areas of growth as a reader, writer, collaborator, and presenter.

In your reflective narrative, be sure to do the following:

• Develop your ideas with descriptive details, examples, and explanations.

• Organize your ideas in a logical structure.

• Use correct and effective grammar and spelling to clearly communicate your ideas.