7th+Grade+Partners

=GOALS #1 and #2 are complete= = GOAL #3 = .....Complete "Self Evaluation " and "Peer Evaluation" for the Creature Creation part of this project

=GOAL #4= ..... Help your partner finish a story idea - DON"T STRESS OVER IT - be creative - no guidelines other than no violence/killing and remember the time period. PROMPT: "Eurystheus has decided that since Athena help Hercules with the Stymphalian Lake birds that this labor will not count - this means that there must be a replacement labor involving the creature you helped create. No killing/violence. MIND42 INSTRUCTIONS: TO ADD THINGS TO MAP:
 * 1) Open http://mind42.com and "Sign In" (do not sign back out)
 * 2) Open your partner's wiki page and open their discussion post title (Name)'s Map
 * 3) Click the link in their post
 * 4) Help add ideas to the map - help fix spellings and grammar
 * 1) click the category you want to add to
 * 2) click one of the green arrows, depending on what level branch you want to add
 * 3) start typing - you can fix other things by double clicking on it

Labors refresher: MythWeb

//**__VIDEO REFRESHER__ **//: "Hercules and the 12 Labors" from The History Channel []

=GOAL #5= .....NOT YET Complete "Self Evaluation" and "Peer Evaluation" for Digital Story

=Instructions for 7th grade partners=

.....First of all, I would like to thank you for participating in the elementary's first online collaboration project. The 5th graders have been working on written descriptions for their own mythological creatures in preparation for creating a digital story using PowerPoint. We are asking you for help with 2 parts of this project. We also are asking that you be patient with us for two reasons. First, this is our very first attempt at collaborating between buildings. Second, please remember that the 5th graders are 2 years younger than most of you. Their writing skills are not as developed yet - remember what your writing was like back then? We ask for your patience as they learn how to communicate and collaborate online, use graphic organizers, PowerPoints, files, and tons of other things they are working on all at the same time. We will give you the information you need as the time comes for each part. .....By now you know... Usernames: .....oe16(firstname) ..........(example: oe16whiteman) Michelle, Logan, Emily - also last initial Passwords: .....Your password is your 6 digit student ID number

Part 1 - Illustration
.....You will be given the name of a 5th grader for you to be a collaborative partner with. You will open up their page (using the purple links on the left) and read their written descriptions for a made up mythological creature. Using there descriptions you will draw a picture of what you think their creature looks like. This is called a "graphic interpretation". Because I am not sure about the equipment between buildings, you will use paper which will then be collected and delivered to the elementary. .....Your 5th grade partner will analyze your drawing. The intent is that they will understand that other people will see things differently than they do, based on what they write. They need to be very clear and careful about what they are posting BEFORE they hit "send". Please understand that the chances of your drawing being exactly what they intended are slim. That is the point. Another important aspect to this project is for everyone to keep a positive, supportive attitude throughout this process.

Between Parts 1 and 2 - Collaboration
.....A very important part of this project is your ability to make a connection with your partner without being in the same building. During the course of this project you will be encouraged to get to know your partner better through the discussion boards. You or your 5th grade partner will start a new discussion called "Howdy!" There you will offer information about yourself, finding things in common and getting comfortable with each other. I encourage you to ask questions! If you want to know when you can expect replies to your posts: .....5-1 Mondays and Fridays 8:20-9:00 .....5-2 Thursdays 8:20-9:00 and Fridays 11:00-11:40 .....Mrs. Whiteman - almost every day

Hints for successful Collaboration
.....Use appropriate manners .....Use age appropriate language (don't use "big" words) .....Be positive and supportive at all times .....Please remember that this is the 5th graders (and maybe your) first experience with online collaboration .....Be forgiving of mistakes (nobody's perfect) .....Goal: to help the 5th graders create a creature and a story using that creature .....HAVE FUN!!! .....Questions? Leave Mrs. Whiteman a message in the "Discussion" section at the top of this page .....Stick to business

Part 2 - Story Creation
.....The last part of this project is for you and your 5th grade partner to continue communicating with each other to help them develop a story. They will create their story using PowerPoint, but they need your help with their ideas. They are also organizing their information in a mind map (a graphic organizer called Mind42 - online) which you will have access to. ===.....Story PROMPT: "Eurystheus has decided that since Athena helped Hercules with the Stymphalian Lake birds, this labor would not count - this means that there must be a replacement labor." ===

Story guidelines
.....stick to the prompt .....this must be a "no-kill" labor .....the creature created by your 5th grade partner has an important role in the story ..... the labor can be: ...............Hercules must capture the creature and then return it, or ...............The creature may help Hercules in some way to accomplish the labor .....the story must have: ...............a beginning that makes sense ...............a middle with good, clear events detailed ...............a logical ending ...............be as creative as possible ...............HAVE FUN WITH IT!! .....if you have any questions, leave Mrs. Whiteman a message in the "Discussion" section at the top of this page

Follow-ups
.....For the final task in your participation in this project, you will need to fill out 4 evaluation forms: ...............1. Creature Creation - Self Evaluation (reflection) ...............2. Creature Creation - Peer Evaluation (of your partner's work) ...............3. Digital Story - Self Evaluation (reflection) ...............4. Digital Story - Peer Evaluation (of your partner's work) .....All forms will be available online - when the time comes you will be given the links to fill out your forms .....Mrs. Whiteman will also provide feedback to each of you on your participation in this project.

=== Thank you in advance for your participation in this project. This is our first collaboration between buildings. This is an exciting thing to attempt for our 5th graders. It is also expected that there will be "bumps" along the way as we run through this for the first time. If you have ANY questions, comments, or suggestions at any time, PLEASE contact me ASAP. I will respond normally by the end of the day. ===

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