Analyzing Perspectives

EQ - How are position statements defended using PowerPoint?

1. Activator: The Art of Persuasion

2. Identify a belief or idea that you have that others may disagree with your perspective.
          - Personal Idea
          - List of 50
3. Use the Advanced Organizer to substantiate your perspective
4. Remember the recommendations presented in the Activator to help you finalize your planning.
5. Compose an essay to support your perspective
6. Create a PowerPoint to defend your argument
          - Incorporate learned elements of PPT design
7. Prepare to present to the class.

The following video may help you in the planning process:

Textboxes, SmartArt, and Hyperlinks....Oh My!

EQ - How can I use modified SmartArt and Text Boxes as hyperlinks throughout a slideshow?

1. Activator - Brainstorm Challenge
2. SMART Art review
3. Textboxes
4. Hyperlinks
5. Guided Practice - Combining 2-4 into a slideshow
6. Review - Project Directions
7. Project Work Time
8. Small Group Presentations if time permits

Photo Albums

EQ - How do I insert and format media clips into a slideshow?

1. Activator - Chalk Talk: Songs that would be perfect for your photo album
2. Sample - 13 Colonies PPT
3. TPS Exploration - How can we insert an audio clip?
4. Process Review
5. Apply to your slideshow
6. Partner Check
7. Enhance your Photo Album PPT

50 Nifty United States Song

Photo Albums

EQ - How are transitions effectively used in a PowerPoint slideshow?

1. Activator - 13 Colonies PPT
1. Review Photo Album Options
2. How to apply transitions to slides
1. Inserting Transitions
2. Managing Multiple Transitions
3. Modifying Transition Effect Options
3. Try It - 13 Colonies PPT
4. Apply Your Learning
1. Create a Photo Album titled Photo Album
2. Use the Photo Album Options 
3. Manage Transitions within your slideshow
5. TOD
1. Describe the process of using transitions effectively.
2. Explain why a designer must be careful when using transitions.  Be specific and incorporate previously learned content in your answer.

Modifying Photos

EQ - How are photo albums created in PowerPoint?

1. Activator:Photo Contest
1. Categories of cool photos
2. Google Search to find the coolest photo of ___________.
3. Save that file to your H Drive >New Folder "Photo Album" > "Photo Editing"
2. Inserting Photos
3. Modifying Photos
4. Creating Photo Album
5. Introduction to Transitions
6. Create a automatic photo album

HOMEWORK - Bring 15-20 digital photos to our next meeting

Hybrid Cars Project

EQ – How can I enhance the design of a PowerPoint slideshow?

1. Activator – How do we structure the content of a PPT to make it more effective?
2. Customized Theme – Museum Walk & Vote
3. Your Turn – Is a Hybrid Car Right For You?
1. Together – What is important to you when choosing a car?
2. Search the web to find content to help you make and support your decision.
3. Create a PowerPoint using the Outline View.
4. Slide Content
1. Slide 1 – Title Slide
2. Slide 2 – Intro/Agenda
3. Slide 3 – Defining Hybrid Cars
4. Slide 4 – Reason 1 w/ support
5. Slide 5 – Reason 2 w/ support
6. Slide 6 – Reason 3 w/ support
7. Slide 7 – Summary/Conclusion (try to think of a more creative slide title)
8. Make the PPT attractive using the elements of slide design and a customized theme.
4. TOD – 1/2 Sheet Questionnaire
1. Which design element do you expect to use the most as we move forward?
2. In what class(es) will you most likely use each element of slide design?  How will you use it?

Modifying Slide Design Elements

EQ - How do I modify the format of slide design elements?

As requested, the first 15 minutes of class will are designed for you to finish your previous project "My Favorites".

Print directions

1. Activator - Draw a smiley face in PPT using shapes
2. Formatting Shapes
1. Edit Shapes
2. Styles
3. Fill
4. Outline
5. Effects
6. Group
3. Show Me
4. Formatting Pictures
1. Styles
2. Borders
3. Effects
4. Layouts
5. Arrange
6. Corrections (Launcher)
5. Show Me
6. Formatting Fonts
1. Ribbon Formatting Tools
2. Font Launcher
3. Effects
4. Spacing
5. Format Painter
7. Show Me
8. Putting It All Together – Application Project
1. Fossil Picture
2. Water Lillies
3. Winter
4. Astronomy