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Here is the links to our assignments. We each did a specific project but we all helped out in every one.
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=Our Individual Group Assignments:=

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Presentations Due: May 24th, May 25th and May 26th 2011

Days until due: A long time ago...

Our Project Outline:
**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!
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 36px; padding-right: 0px;">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:
 * A nimoto
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Prezi - Check
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Voice Thread - Check
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 144px; padding-right: 0px;">Wordle - Check

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 8px; text-align: center;">**PRESENTATIONS DUE: May 24****th****, 25****th** **and 26****th** **2011** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 8px; text-align: center;">**I stand for…**

<span style="color: #ff0000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 8px; text-align: center;">__**Persuasive Essay- Individual Project – 50% of your final grade (see rubric for details)**__

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">In your group you have had the chance to explore the issue. Now, it is time to stand up for what you believe with a strong voice. You’ve researched the facts. You’ve looked at both sides of the argument. Now you decide what you believe and write about it. <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Your assignment is to write a five paragraph persuasive essay that states your beliefs about this issue. Make sure you:


 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Anticipate the objections of your opponents
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">State your position clearly
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Back up all your assertions with data
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Demonstrate the benefits of your position
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Be sure to utilize your anchors and refer to previously completed essays
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Be sure to carefully reflect on your own work and that of your peers
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Utilize Descriptive feedback appropriately
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; list-style-position: outside; padding-left: 90px; padding-right: 0px;">Seek support as required

<span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">wiki completed as an ongoing component of this project- all members contribute and provide support and give feedback as per appropriate wik-etiquette <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">**Mini-Lessons** <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Structure of a Persuasive Argument & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Developing Supports & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Building a Strong Introductory Paragraph & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Transitions & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Necessary & Extraneous Details & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Strong Conclusions & Writer’s Workshop <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; font-size: 6pt; text-align: left;">Word Choice & Writer’s Workshop

**Group Project Timeline** This timeline is to help you do well on this project. You have enough class time to complete this assignment but it requires you to manage the project well. If you have questions, have your communicator ask me. Project Given: April 18th/2011 Names of group Members and Roles: Group Job Assignments Decided: Illustrator:_ Communicator: Reporter-Wiki Master: Connector:_ Other:__ Issue Approved by Ms. Carlyle

= Accept =

= Back to the drawing board! =

Group Research of Project will be completed by   Group Presentation and Visual Aid Completed by    **Parent/Guardian Signature:___ Date:__** You will have the following days to work in class as a group – please see attached calendar. **Individual Project Timeline** This timeline is to help you do well on this project. We will spend a lot of class time in helping you craft your writing so that you can produce a persuasive essay that really states what you believe about this topic. Voice is so important when it comes to good writing and I want to hear yours loud and clear! A good writer is constantly revising. I have created a series of mini-lessons to help you write. You have lots of class time to work on your essay but revising takes time – time at home. **Project Given April 18****th****, 2011** First Draft Due to Ms. Carlyle _ Persuasive Essay Due Date: May 20th, 2011