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Thursday, October 31, 2013

Mrs. Lori Palmer--English Department--Teen Issue Research Project


 



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Speak Teen Issue Research Project/Presentation 
Choose a topic from the list below and design a multi-media project that shares accurate, reliable, and helpful information to an audience of your peers in a creative way.
Signs and Symptoms of Teen Depression/How to Help
Bullying/Harassment in School
Definition; Gelinas Code of Conduct;Positive Message
to Increase Awarenress

Teens and Parents: Ways to Increase Communication
Teen Safety: Online
Teen Safety: Offline
Other topics that connects to novel in relevant way
 
Your project can be in the form of any “mix of media.” You must design a visual presentation of information. It should contain words, images, and sound. It can be a short film, a music video, or montage including film/news clips/interviews with pop culture figures/statistics/current news headlines. 

You must connect to the project to the novel Speak in some way-using text clips/images/allusions connected to story. i.e. poetry of Maya Angleou, etc. 

All ideas must be submitted to me for approval first.  

You must accompany your project with a list of at least 3 reputable information sources listed in proper MLA format (we will use Noodle Tools)
You can work with 1 partner if you choose.
ALL presentations must begin with group members formally introducing topic and discussing their format, motivation, reason behind topic choice, anecdotes about the creation of product.
ALL presentations must end with group members wrapping up ideas, and leaving audience with a lasting final thought.
Rehearse your speaking portion and movement portion. Be familiar with any electronics being used and be mindful of facing the audience at all times.
All files must be the proper version, and easily accessed and opened. It is critical that you try out beforehand. Be mindful of how to open newer versions of programs through Citrix.
Mac-produced imovies must be saved/burned in a format compatible with school systems.

Monday, October 28, 2013

Mr. Thomas Worthington--Social Studies Department--Pros and Cons of Industrialization

 
 

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Pros and Cons of Industrialization
     In the upcoming debate you will be expected to
 defend whether or not the Industrial Revolution was more
beneficial or detrimental to the United States
during the years 1865-1918.

Question:
 Were the effects of the Industrial  Revolution more 
positive or negative for the United States?

Question:
Were the effects of the Industrial  Revolution more positive
or negative for the United States?

Historical Background:
Opening Statement:
Position #1:
Position #2:
Position #3: 
Position #4:
Position #5:
Deference to the opposing side:
Closing Statement: