9-20-13

we assigned new form leaders. 

-Teddy Roosevelt's Domestic Presidential Accomplishments/Issues:

i have Policy toward African-Americans and  Gentleman's Agreement

Assigned Blog Checklist

Written Assigned Blog Checklist:

• Include at least two images or one video
o They should relate to the topic

• Use paragraph form –
o separate each main idea into a paragraph
o start with topic sentences
o express thoughts in complete sentences
o include relevant, supporting details
o separate paragraphs

• Mechanics
o Punctuate the end of your sentences
o capitalize first word, I and names
o Don’t start sentences with “Because”, “But”, “And” or “So”

• Summarize
o the first part of the blog should highlight main ideas and supporting details
o do not copy or cut and paste!

• Reflect
o the second part of the blog should demonstrate what you learned and what your thoughts/opinions are on the topic


*Use EasyBib to cite your sources at the bottom of you blog

-Six points will be deducted for no pictures/video.
-Three points will be deducted if you only have one picture.
-Five points will be deducted if you do not add your personal thoughts or opinions.
-Ten points will be deducted for not having linked sources.
-You will get a zero plus a detention if any part of your blog is plagiarized(plus other possible consequences for repeat offenses)

 

Podcast Assigned Blog Checklist:

 

  • Has no more than four people. You can podcast with any student that is in any of my US History classes.
  • If podcasting in a group, be sure that both of you participate equally if you want a similar grade.
  • If done individually, podcast should be at least five minutes.
  • If done in a group, podcast should be at least eight minutes.
  • Podcast should have brief introduction but then focus on the topic of the week. 
  • Podcast should also include your personal thoughts and opinions about the topic.
  • Podcast should be in a conversation format and not read from a paper or too rehearsed.
  • Be sure to mention your two sources.
  • Podcast should be uploaded to Podbean and then embedded onto your blog.

 

Video Slideshow Assigned Blog Checklist:

 

  • Video is done individually.
  • Video should focus on the topic of the week. 
  • Video should also include your personal thoughts and opinions about the topic.
  • Video should include both information and pictures to tell the about the topic.
  • Video should be around 3 minutes.
  • There should be no grammatical errors in your videos.
  • Pictures should be clear and not pixelated.
  • Uses Movie Maker or other video editing software to create video slideshow.
  • Sources are linked at the end of your video.
  • Copyright laws are followed.
  • Video is uploaded to Vimeo and embedded onto your blog.
  • Use EasyBib to cite your sources at the end of the video.
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