A role model is someone you look up to. Think about someone you consider a role model. What qualities do they have? Why do you admire them? Explain your reasons for who you consider to be a role model and what they have done to deserve your admiration.

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Mr. Moomey has asked me to ask scholars to suggest a school rule that should be changed. Think of one rule that you would like to have changed. Write a letter convincing me (and Mr. Moomey) that this rule should be changed. Be sure to support your opinion with convincing reasons and evidence.

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Every now and then even the most exciting life gets a little boring. Write your blog as an instruction manual for ridding boredom for someone.

Example:

Step 1: Turn off the TV and go outside.

2: Drive to Panama and get a monkey

3: Return to the US

3: Cause shenanigans.

et cetera and so on.

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In Mr. Swanson’s years of life, I’ve had a few close calls. Narrowly missing getting in car accident or two, living through a tornado, making a big save in overtime in a hockey tournament, getting the last table at a busy restaurant before a long wait. Blog about a time you had a near brush with disaster. Set the scene and give lots of details. Explain how it changed you, if it did change you. It doesn’t necessarily have to be you escaped with your life situation.

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Write your blog about a time that you faced adversity and did not give up. What was the situation? Why didn’t you quit? What good came out of your continuing to fight?

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The year is 2022 (The first year you’ll be eligible to run) and you get elected as a congressional representative. Fortunately for you, your party really likes you (because you’re a brilliant rising star) so they let you write your first law in your first session of Congress. What do you want to be a new rule of the land? Why? Who is it going to affect most?

By the way, unfortunately for you, the President is someone you know…your middle school computers teacher! Remember that guy? Small world. He’ll veto any law which is too ridiculous or wouldn’t work in the world!

The Plan (Encore I)

Today is the next to last day to work on your projects.

Remember:

• 10 information slides after your Title and Outline slides, plus a question slide (13 total)
• Include pictures (with modifications from the Inspector)
• Include shapes
• Must have a table
• Include Object Animations (where appropriate)
• Include slide transitions
• Make it pretty!

The Plan (Encore II)

Today is the last possible day to work on projects. If you’re not done today you’re likely to lose a few points.

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“I’ve been waiting for you, Obi-Wan. We meet again, at last. The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner; now I am the master.”

Going with our theme of teaching others, what can you as kids teach adults? What do you know about that adults don’t know or have forgotten? Why do you think adults may not know about this topic? How would you go about teaching it to them?

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Bob Dylan, a famous musician and the man who made rock and roll popular, once said, “A man is a success if he gets up in the morning and gets to bed at night, and in between he does what he wants to do.” What do you think about what Dylan said? Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Encore I

Basics:

• 10 information slides after your Title and Outline slides, plus a question slide (13 total)
• Include pictures (with modifications from the Inspector)
• Include shapes
• Must have a table
• Include Object Animations (where appropriate)
• Include slide transitions
• Make it pretty!

Make sure to check your rubric to ensure the best grade!

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Suppose you found a hundred bucks on the ground. As soon as you pick it up a genie pops up and says that you must give 40 of it to someone else and you may use 60 of it for yourself. If not, you will have to spend the rest of your life in the lamp with the Genie. (Please remember that in this situation, only you find the money. Not everyone else in the class.)

Encore I

We’ll talk about your next project and finish exploring Keynote.

Encore II

Continuing work on your projects.

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What is your biggest fear in life? When did you realize that was the thing you were afraid of most? What could you do to conquer that fear? Or have you already conquered that fear? How did you do it?

Encore I

Turn in your project if you haven’t already. Then we’re starting on our next program.

Encore II

Keep working on your presentation.

A few tips

• You don’t HAVE to put text on slides
• If you add transitions between slides, you will go over on time unless you reduce slide times
• If you add builds, make them automatic (I’ll show you how)
• PRACTICE!
• PRACTICE!
• No, seriously. Practice your speech. The biggest part of your grade is the part that comes out of your mouth.

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What is the biggest issue facing middle schoolers at Galileo? Please make sure you write in a complete RAP format to answer the question. Be sure that you do restate the question, give a solid answer, and prove by giving examples.

Encore I

Last possible chance to get your newsletter/newspaper/brochure done. Otherwise, typing Tuesday!

Encore II

Work on your presentations in Keynote.

A few tips

• You don’t HAVE to put text on slides
• If you add transitions between slides, you will go over on time unless you reduce slide times
• If you add builds, make them automatic (I’ll show you how)
• PRACTICE!
• PRACTICE!
• No, seriously. Practice your speech. The biggest part of your grade is the part that comes out of your mouth.

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What do you feel is worth fighting for? It could be a physical fight or a battle of words. It might be an important cause you feel worthy of. How far would you take the fight, as in would you potentially die for this cause?

Encore I

Finish up that newspaper! Today is it! Crank that baby out!

Encore II

We’ll take a look at Keynote quickly today so you can start creating your presentation. I want to start presenting on Thursday!

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There is a phrase that goes, “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.” Have you ever done something that you immediately regretted after you did it? Or maybe you were going to do something and didn’t think you should? What ended up happening? If it went wrong, why? If it turned out OK, why?

Encore I

Continuing to work on your newsletter.

Encore II

I’ll give you a quick presentation about presentation design and public speaking tips. Please keep in mind that you don’t have to make a traditional bullet point and text presentation as the important part I’m looking for is the speaking.

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