*UPDATE TO THE UPDATE: Both easel.ly and piktochart are up and running. Woohoo!
*UPDATE: Due to all the problems with the easel.ly website during first period, please create your infographics on www.piktochart.com. If you've already started creating the infographic on the easel.ly site, we will try to see if there is a workaround to the issue tomorrow. First period students, I'm sorry you had to go through the frustration of the technology issues. Everything should be better with this other site.
Monday, 9/23
Classwork:
Today we will analyze the different parts of infographics and discuss what place they have in education.
With a partner, go to Infographics examples on your iTouch or smartphone. Explore the page thoroughly.
Read the Tech and Science articleTech and Science article. Determine the author's stance on info graphs and decide whether or not you agree with the author.
Explore this site and register for a free account:
www.piktochart.com
With a partner, answer the following questions on a sheet of looseleaf paper.
1)What is the article mainly about? Provide an objective summary.
2) Describe how the text features enhance infographics.
3) What is your opinion of the article and infographics you've viewed today?
4) Create a T-chart of pros and cons for using infographics in schools to convey information to students
Individually, respond to the following question:
ACE question: Explain the advantages and disadvantages of the use of infographics for learning.
Answer the question
Cite evidence from the text
Explain how the evidence supports your text and elaborate
Pay close attention to the infographics today, because this week we will create our own infographics for literary elements and literary devices. Throughout the year, we will create grammar infographics in order to clarify our understanding of grammar rules.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Review your writing territories task revisions.
Tuesday, 9/24:
Classwork:
Register for a free account at www.piktochart.com
Literary element scavenger hunt. Work collaboratively with your partner to create an infographic to explain your assigned literary element.
an example of Ms. Grinnell's conflict infographic - still under construction :)
Literary Elements Infographic Assignment and Rubric
Homework:
Read for 30 minutes. Work on your vocabulary Cornell Notes.
Wednesday, 9/25:
Classwork: We will work on our infographics in class.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Work on vocabulary Cornell Notes.
Thursday, 9/26:
Classwork: We will complete our infographics in class and will rehearse our presentations with our partners. Use the Flip cams to record your presentation. Review the video and take notes on your presentation strengths and weaknesses.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Finish vocabulary Cornell Notes.
Friday, 9/27:
Classwork: We will present our infographics in small groups. We will rate our peers' presentations and infographics. Any remaining time will be spent on revising our Writing Territories Tasks.
Homework: Read for 30 minutes. Review the Writing Territories Task rubric specific to your type of writing choice.
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