February 29th, 2016 -- Happy LEAP DAY!!-- Work day #3

OBJECTIVE: 

Create a blog post and elevator pitch.  

BELL WORK:

Write down the objective. What 2 things did you work on this weekend with your project?  Who is the person you will interview and what information are you hoping they will provide?

Agenda

•      Blog post #3. -- Make sure you check the requirements for each Blog post!
•      Create and Post to your Blog ELEVATOR PITCH video!! Examples from Youtube
•               Complete your Blog design and 4 static pages (1 should have your proposal uploaded to it, 1 should be for your elevator pitch)
•               Post a question or concern about the project on Mrs. Walker's Blog on the comments/questions page  COMMENTS & Questions
•      NOTE:  Things that should have been completed: 
•     2 Blog posts (in addition to today's)  
•      The Brainstorming worksheet
•      The Blog planning worksheet. Your blog should be set up with your static pages. 
•      Completed Check In 1—your name should appear in the Student’s Blogs tab on Mrs. Walker’s Blog. From 2/15
•      Your written proposal complete and posted to your blog. 

Please remember this is supposed to be hard but it is not impossible!! You CAN do this!! I believe in YOU!!

Closure Ticket to leave completed. 

February 22-- Workday #2

2/22 Workday #2

OBJECTIVE:  Create a proposal and complete the implementation guide. .

BELL WORK: Write down the objective. What 2 things have you thought about your project this week?  What are 2 potential challenges you have completing your  project?

Your task list for today

• Complete Implementation Guide and turn in the packet to have it checked off.
• Post one Blog entry see the packet for requirements (Note: you should have at least 2 blog entries by now).
• Complete and link your written proposal to your blog (this is a good item for one of your static pages).
• Make sure you have chosen your book and expert.
• Check your status on the Student Blog page-- If you don't see your name, make sure you have completed last week's CHECK in form!!

Written proposal hints:

• Read the requirements in your packet.
• If you didn't download/copy it last week, here is a blank MLA document to get you started.
• It is strongly suggested that you create your document in Google Docs. (The document above can be copied to your workspace.)
• In Google Docs look for the blue "Share" button in the top left of the screen.
• Use that link to allow your blog visitors to view your proposal with a click!

Note that this project is not one that you will be able to complete solely during the time allotted during class. You will need to work outside of class.

Next week:

• Your Elevator Pitch will be due. You will be uploading it to your proposal page. A cell-phone video is just fine.

First Check IN. Work day 1

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First Check In 2/15

Objective: Evaluate your project idea and complete your first blog post about your project.

Bellwork: Write down the objective. What 2 things have you thought about your project this week?  What are 2 potential challenges you will have completing your project?

Today is your first full #PVhasPassion work day!

Your task list:

• Turn in your packet so your Brainstorm (p.4) may be checked.
• Submit your email and blog information to the teacher by answering the survey below. 
• Complete your first blog post introducing your project to your readers. See the Expectations sheet in your packet and the Holistic Grading sheet for blog post requirements.

For next week:

• Your Implementation Guide (p.6) will be due. Check it for other steps that are due that day.
• Your Written Proposal should be in MLA Format. Here is a document which is formatted correctly that you can make a copy of to save to your Google Drive or download (look under the File menu).
• Begin thinking of and creating your static blog pages.

Note that you may submit your email at the top right in order to "follow" this blog. When a new post is created, you will automatically receive an email. 

Lastly, this is supposed to be a challenge. But is not impossible!!! Please do not hesitate to ask me for help or clarification. I am here to help and guide you on this journey!!  :) 

Monday 2/8/16--Brainstorming and research

Your assignment today 2/9/16:

OBJECTIVE:  Evaluate your own interests in order to begin a #PVhasPassion project.

BELLWORK: Write down the objective. What are 2 things that concern you about this project?

(Don't forget to finish reading chapter 5 in 1984 by tomorrow morning!! If you were absent on Friday you need to come make up the essay and let me check your annotation notes and dystopian logs. thx)

TODAY's Task List: 

1. Visit Mrs. Walker's Blog. Watch some Youtube videos and look at some of the other ideas. Take notes on the videos you watch.
2. Complete the Brainstorming worksheet (pg. 4) in your packet.
3. Set up your Blog. Fill out your Blog Planning Sheet (pg. 5). And create a post about your brainstorming process and how you chose (will choose) your project. (See the packet for post guidelines.)
4. REQUIRED at the end of class:  Below this post, hit "Comment" and post a question or concern you have about this project.

If you already have a topic you need to complete your Implementation worksheet and a blog post.

NOTES:
You will need to have your topic chosen by Monday, Also due MONDAY the first blog post about your project and the brainstorm worksheets.

Lastly, please do not hesitate to ask me for help or clarification. I am here to help and guide you on this journey.