Decide on the type of podcast that you would like to create.

Choose one of the formats:

• Create a Commercial Promoting 42Q – Choose one positive aspect of PS/MS 42Q then create a radio commercial about this topic---ex. Early AM Flag Football, New Middle School under construction, New computer Lab : )!!!!!!

Listen to commercial ads

• News Program - The Future of 42Q
o Conduct Interviews with Principal(s), Teacher(s), Support Staff, Parent(s), Student(s). ex. New vision for 42Q, School Uniform policy.

• Radio Drama – Write a dramatic script using on school related themes. Remember to use fictitious names.
Examples include: bullying in school, conflict resolution, cyberbullying, classroom drama, lunchroom drama, playground drama.

Public Service Annoucements – Suggested topics include
o Stay in School!
o Wear your School Uniform
o Stop the Violence!
o First Lady Obama’s “Let’s Get Moving” campaign to stamp out childhood obesity.
o Stop Playing with your Education!
o Improve Urban Schools!
o Failing Schools- Who’s to Blame?

Hey Mr (or Ms.) DJ!!!

Create the intro, loop, and end for the choices your groups commercial, PSA, or radio drama.
Create a math rap/rhyme
Create a literacy rap/rhyme
Create a science rap/rhyme
Create a SS/History rap/rhyme

Conduct an Interview of a famous person in history. Pretend that you have the opportunity to interview any famous person from history---Should be someone from your current curriculum. Create a fictitious interview that is based upon actual historical events.

November 2010: Get Ready for Podcasting!!!!

Get Ready for Podcasting!.egg on Aviary.

Technology Quiz: Editing with MS Word

Click here to take the Technology Quiz

Letters to Megan: Student Samples

CYBERBULLYING: Final Project

Write a letter to Megan Meier. Explain to Megan the meaning of the following phrase: "Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem." (paragraph 1)

Also share with Megan some methods that she could have used to deal with cyberbullies (or bullies in general). Be sure to explain the strategy known as "STOP! BLOCK! and TELL! to Megan. (paragraph 2)

You may also share your own personal experiences with Megan in your letter. (paragraph 3)

Use a friendly letter format that includes the date, salutation (greeting), the body (at least 3 paragraphs) and a closing. Be sure that all spelling, grammar, and punctuation is correct. You may complete a 1st draft and turn it in to me for feedback before the 10/14 deadline. You may also ask a parent or trusted adult to proofread your letter. Please submit your final, TYPED letter by Thursday, Oct. 14th.

FRIENDLY LETTER RUBRIC (self evaluation)

PROOFREAD YOUR COMMENTS!

You MUST use standard English when posting responses on the blog. Please do not write as though you are texting your friends. When referring to yourself, use a capital " I " not a lowercase " i ". Check your spelling for errors, use correct punctuation, and correct capitalization at all times. Be sure to proofread your comments to determine if your sentences express a complete thought and they make sense. Errors cost homework points!

Megan Meier's Response to Media

Please click on the link below to view two (2) writing prompts about the Megan Meier story. Respond to at least one prompt as a homework assignment This homework is due the week of Oct. 12 - 15. You may type your response or submit your response on looseleaf paper.

Use the writing rubric below to evaluate your own writing before turning in your paper.