A1-level Project: "Can They Do It?"

 

Project Title

"Can They Do It?"

Project Description

In teams of 2–4 students, you will choose a famous person, music band, sports team, or celebrity group.

The project combines writing and speaking skills through the use of the verb can in its affirmative, negative, and interrogative forms.

The project has two parts:

Part 1: Written Article

Write an article about the famous person or group, including:

  • A title
  • A short biography
  • Things they can do
  • Things they can't do
  • A conclusion

Part 2: Video Interview

Create and record an interview in which one student is the interviewer and the other student(s) play the role of the celebrity or members of the group.

The interview must include questions and answers using Can...?, can, and can't.

Learning Objective

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

  • Use can to talk about abilities.
  • Use can't to talk about limitations.
  • Ask and answer questions using Can...?
  • Write a simple article about a famous person or group.
  • Participate in a short interview using basic English.
  • Speak clearly and confidently in front of an audience.

Step 1: Choose a Famous Person or Group

Choose one famous person, band, sports team, or celebrity group.

Examples

Singers

  • Taylor Swift
  • Shakira
  • Harry Styles

Bands

  • Coldplay
  • BTS
  • Imagine Dragons

Athletes and Sports Teams

  • Lionel Messi
  • Cristiano Ronaldo
  • Real Madrid

PART 1: WRITTEN ARTICLE

Length

80–120 words

Article Structure

Title

Create a title related to the famous person or group.

Example

Taylor Swift: A Talented Singer

Paragraph 1: Biography

Include:

  • Name
  • Nationality
  • Occupation
  • Basic information

Example

Taylor Swift is an American singer and songwriter. She is famous around the world. She writes music and performs in many countries.

Paragraph 2: What They Can Do

Include at least 4 sentences with can.

Example

She can sing. She can play the guitar. She can write songs. She can perform in concerts.

Paragraph 3: What They Can't Do

Include at least 2 sentences with can't.

Example

She can't fly an airplane. She can't speak every language in the world.

Paragraph 4: Conclusion

Give your opinion about the person or group.

Example

In conclusion, Taylor Swift is a talented artist. She can do many interesting things and she inspires many people.

Article Requirements Checklist

□ Title included

□ Four paragraphs included

□ Biography paragraph included

□ Four sentences with can

□ Two sentences with can't

□ Conclusion paragraph included

□ Between 80 and 120 words

□ Correct grammar and spelling

PART 2: VIDEO INTERVIEW

Length

3–5 minutes

Team Roles

Interviewer(s)

  • Introduce the guest.
  • Ask questions using Can...?
  • Close the interview.

Celebrity or Group Members

  • Answer the questions.
  • Use complete sentences.
  • Use can and can't correctly.

Interview Structure

Opening

  • Greeting
  • Introduction of the guest

Example

Host: Hello everyone! Welcome to our interview. Today we are talking with Shakira.

Shakira: Hello! Thank you for inviting me.

Interview Questions and Answers

Ask and answer at least 8 questions.

Examples

Host: Can you sing?

Shakira: Yes, I can. I can sing in Spanish and English.

Host: Can you dance?

Shakira: Yes, I can. I can dance very well.

Host: Can you play the guitar?

Shakira: Yes, I can.

Host: Can you speak French?

Shakira: No, I can't.

Host: Can you write songs?

Shakira: Yes, I can.

Host: Can you fly a helicopter?

Shakira: No, I can't.

Host: Can you perform in concerts?

Shakira: Yes, I can.

Host: Can you play basketball?

Shakira: No, I can't play basketball very well.

Closing

Example

Host: Thank you for your time.

Celebrity: You're welcome.

Host: Goodbye!

Celebrity: Goodbye!

Video Requirements

□ Duration: 3–5 minutes

□ All team members participate

□ Opening included

□ Minimum 8 questions with Can...?

□ Minimum 8 answers

□ Closing included

□ Clear pronunciation

□ Good eye contact

□ Appropriate speaking volume

□ Use visual aids

□ Record horizontally

Suggested Visual Aids

Students may use:

  • Photos of the celebrity or group
  • Costumes
  • Props
  • Posters
  • Digital presentations
  • Printed pictures

Submission Requirements

Written Part

  • One article
  • 80–120 words
  • Title
  • Four paragraphs
  • Digital or printed format

Speaking Part

  • One video interview
  • 3–5 minutes
  • MP4 format

Assessment Checklist

Written Article (5 Points)

CriterionPoints
Title and biography paragraph1
Correct use of can1
Correct use of can't1
Conclusion paragraph1
Grammar, spelling, and organization1

Subtotal: 5 Points

Video Interview (5 Points)

CriterionPoints
Participation of all members1
Correct questions with Can...?1
Correct answers with can/can't1
Pronunciation and fluency1
Creativity and visual aids1

Subtotal: 5 Points

Total Score

10 Points

This project allows students to practice the verb can in all its forms while developing basic writing and speaking skills through a meaningful and engaging context involving famous people, bands, sports teams, and celebrities.

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