Bell-ringer and Directions

December 9, 2013                                                                         Mr. Spivy

Bell-ringer: Write the sentences and then define the underlined words using context clues and prior knowledge.

1. Though my sister loves rutabagas, I detest them.

2. The detrimental storm destroyed houses and tore down power lines.

3. The devilry (hateful mischief) was done by the students.

4. We could almost see straight through the diaphanous fish.

5.  Mom dissevered the cake into six pieces.

Directions:

Finish typing your story. Follow any directions from the previous posts.

When you are finished, save your essay on Mr. Spivy's flash drive. If you do not finish today, you will need to print it off and bring it to class tomorrow.

 When you finish that, take a look at the directions for the tech step below. 

You may begin working on your text step. 

If you have any questions, raise your hand and ask Mr. Spivy. 

Tech Steps—Digital Storytelling

You will be creating a digital story using Microsoft PowerPoint. Your presentation will tell a complete story (beginning, middle, and end) using text and images. We will be working in the computer lab the rest of this week; your digital story will be due on Friday.

Guidelines:

1.      The presentation must include at least ten story slides and a title slide.

2.      Each slide must have some text and an image that corresponds with the text. The images you select should enhance your story, not distract from your story.

3.      Each slide must be attractively designed. The color scheme of your presentation should not be black and white.

4.      There must be transitional animation from one slide to the next.

5.      There must be animation in each slide.

6.      Your presentation should include the components of a story (plot, characters, setting).

7.      You may use a story that you have already created as your basis for this project. However, you cannot rip off another author or a filmmaker.