Assignments

Assignments....

**Monday April 18th, 2011** **Hi Guys! Your next major assignment criteria is outlined below. Please read carefully and ensure your parents sign a paper stating they are aware of the requirements! Have fun- you are fabulous writers and technology gurus.** __**I stand for…**__

Standing up for what you believe in is not always easy. An informed citizen of the world bases his/her beliefs on facts and an unbiased perspective. This project is designed to help you explore an issue and give you the time to decide what you believe in. __**Group Project – 50% of your final grade (see rubric for details)**__


 * ==You will be assigned to a group of 3 or 4 other peers. ==
 * ==As a group, decide which of the following jobs each person will do: ==
 * ==__**Illustrator**__ – This person is responsible for sorting and applying all of the illustrations and photos etc. used in the project. Others may help contribute but remember the illustrator has the final say. ==
 *  __**Communicator**__ - The communicator will be the person who will communicate group questions and ideas using the wiki or orally during class and works on the wording for your project including proofing all work. Each person in the group works on what the project end is but the communicator has the final say so. (This person must be confident with spelling and conventions of writing or have a good handle on spell check!)
 *  __**Reporter-wiki Master**__ – This person oversees that all of the research is completed, manages the wiki, makes sure everyone knows and does his/her job in this project.
 *  __**Connector**__ – This person thinks deeply about what the group is exploring and works to connect all of the group’s ideas together. “Researcher” and innovator.
 *  __**Other**__- to be determined
 * ==You will be given a folder of information. ==
 * ==You will read the information in the folder with your group ==
 * ==You will work with your group and decide what issue the group will explore based upon the material you were given. You may also have a contentious issue you would like to explore that is not mentioned- share with me! ==
 * ==The group will write down what issue you will be exploring and have me approve it. ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 36px; padding-right: 0px;">Your group will complete the following and use a wiki to share your information and ideas (much like your collaborative Novel Study Project): ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 72px; padding-right: 0px;">Research your issue and decide what arguments exist for the issue. ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 72px; padding-right: 0px;">Create a wiki to support your argument, collaborate with peers and share your issue: ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">Title page including peers and responsibilities ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">Page that explains the issue ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">At least 2 pages that describes the different perspectives about the issue ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">Photo support and evidence of both views ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">You must write a persuasive letter: to public officials, to the editor ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 108px; padding-right: 0px;">Your own choice to enhance your project and creative ideas! Have fun! ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 72px; padding-right: 0px;">How can you inform others about this issue? Develop your ideas with the following and attach on your wiki site: ==
 * == Advertisement (I-movie)  ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Prezi ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Voice Thread ==
 * ==<span style="color: #000000; font-family: Comic Sans MS; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Wordle ==

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