As I type, the grade nines are working on their Outsiders Major Projects. I am really impressed with their creativity! A lot of the students are using Prezi, a program online that is used for a "Power Point" type of presentation, but it is a little bit cooler because it has awesome graphics and movement. You can check it out at http://prezi.com/, or better yet, ask your son or daughter to show theirs to you!
Just a quick reminder that the major projects are due October 8th. Grade nine students have today and tomorrow's class time to work on them, along with the three previous periods that were given, and the remainder of the work must be done on their own time. Not everything requires a computer, but if your child does not have access to a computer or internet at home, remember that the computer lab is open every noon hour and I am often here after school till later, so I would be happy to supervise.
The major project consists of the following elements and will be handed in as a portfolio:
1. Two "Tuff' Time Journal Entries
2. A name identity or bio poem for Ponyboy, a main character in the novel
3. A personal reflection of 250 words
4. Comparing Identities, where the students are to choose a character from the novel whom they feel that they can relate to and do a presentation.
Happy writing!
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