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Assignment #1
Click on the first box to read how to complete this assignment. The second box is the video. You have until the end of the period to hand this assignment in. If you complete it before the period is up, you may print your answers with your name, and hand it in to the TO BE MARKED bin back in class. Make sure your name is on it with the date. You may then use the rest of the period for a work period.

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= Assignment #2: = Be sure that you have completed assignment 1 before moving on. Watch the video in Student, common, Ramer, "Day and Night". The file was too big to load to the wiki. Describe how the two characters are feeling about each other at the beginning of the clip and then at the end. How did their attitudes change? Tell me what the main idea of the text is. REMEMBER: Main idea is what message the author wants you to get out of watching the text. It is usually only a few sentences.

=** Assignment #3: Due November 13th **= __** Soldier Biography Poem **__ []
 * Write a biographical poem about a soldier (WW1 or WW2) using the following : **
 * Line 1: His first name only **
 * Line 2: Four traits that describe him/her **
 * Line 3: Daughter/son/wife/husband/father of or sibling of **
 * Line 4: Who loves (3 items, places or people) **
 * Line 5: Who feels (3 items) **
 * Line 6: Who needs (3 items) **
 * Line 7: Who gives (3 items) **
 * Line 8: Who fears (3 items) **
 * Line 9: Who would like to see (3 items) **
 * Line 10: Who lives in... **
 * Line 11: His last name only **
 * You will need to do a little research about a real soldier in order to fill in the name, where they come from and make inferences about his/her life. If you have a relative that fought in the wars (or any current wars) you may want to do some research on them. Type it up and hand it in with your name on it. You may use the following website to help you: **

= Assignment #4: Due by the end of November = Look at the image. Create a wordle at www.wordle.net or use the following new website http://www.tagxedo.com to tell me what characteristics this girl has. You could also tell me what you think she will be when she grows up, her favourite things, how she feels about her family and if she likes school or not. These are all inferences as we do not know her and we are taking clues from the image to form our opinions. If you have time when you are finished, create one to show who you are.

= Assignment #5: Due November 23rd = Watch the youtube video. Use your critical thinking skills to determine the main idea of this video and then use your creativity to show what you know on the topic. Some possible ways to show the main idea is to create a wordle or tagxedo picture. You may use any other computer program to showcase your creativity. If you are unable to open this video, go to student drive, common, Ramer, computer Lab Assignments. media type="file" key="Artists Against Bullying - True Colors [Official Video].mp4" width="300" height="300"

=Computer Assignment #6: Due December 13th= Using the Narrative success criteria we developed in class, write your own narrative using any web 2.0 tool to showcase your story. You could use prezi, powerpoint, [or|www.goanimate.com,] or go to the "links and web 2.0 tools" link on the right hand side of the wiki for more ideas. Be sure to follow the success criteria for Narrative writing.



= Computer Lab Assignment #7 = Watch the video by Train. You will have to go to Student-common-ramer-computer lab assignments-trainvideo since the file is too big to place here. Tell me what things in the world need to be "shaken up" in your opinion and why. Also, what could you do this holiday season to make a difference in your family, friendships, school, community and or world.

= Computer Lab Assignment #8 (New Year's Resolution ) January 9th: = Go to []. Read the information on New Year's Resolutions. Once you have understood the history of why people create resolutions every year, debate whether you believe it is a good or bad idea. Finally, create a list of resolutions for either yourself, or someone in your life.

= Computer Lab Assignment #9: January 16th: = Go to the following websites to explore the world of comic books. Marvel [] • Detective Comics [] • Archie Comics []

Answer the following questions in Word, print and hand in by the end of the period. 1) What kinds of obstacles do comic book heroes have to overcome? 2) What can we learn from comic book superheroes and their adventures?

= Computer Lab Assignment #10: Due Feb. 7th = Read the following poem. After thinking about what characteristics you do or wish you did possess of a super hero, create a wordle, [|www.tagxedo.com], a poem, a collague or any other web 2.0 tool to demonstrate your thinking.

If I Could Be A Super Hero by Steve Lazarowitz

I don’t think I could be Superman, I’m sort of scared of heights. I’d sort of like to be Spiderman, But I’m afraid of spider bites.

I suppose I could be Wolverine, But I’m afraid people would stare. I’d consider being the Incredible Hulk, But radition’s bad for your hair.

The fantastic four, now there’s a thought, But I’m not sure that’s for me. Ben’s too ugly, Johnny too hot, And Sue I just can’t see. = = Maybe though I could be Reed, And lead the other three. Well maybe Reed’s a bit of a stretch, I can barely take care of me.

Captain America, him perhaps, I love his mighty shield. But I fear I’m not brave enough, When things get rough, I yield.

If I could be a superhero, I wonder which I’d be. Or maybe it’s time I tried to find, The hero inside of me.

= Computer Lab Assignment # 11: Due Feb. 14 = Read the attached "rant" by George Carlin. Your task is posted at the bottom of the attachment.

= Computer Lab Assignment #12: Due March 28th = = Using [|www.bitstripesforschools.com], create a four pannel comic strip based on one of the six learning skills or respect as a topic. =

= Computer Lab Assignment #13: Due April 2 = = Watch the three youtube videos in Student, Common, Ramer, Computer Lab Assignments. You must watch them in the right order which is the Spaghetti, the Penguin and then the making of the Penguin. They do not appear in this order so be careful. Use your background knowledge and critical thinking skills to tell me who the target audience is. After viewing the first two videos, watch the final video and write a paragraph on what you have discovered. =

= Computer Lab Assignment #14: = click on the link below. The assignment is waiting for you!

= Computer Lab Assignment #15: = Click on the links for the assignment and the success criteria for the assignment.