ENG 1PI Name: _________________
Assignment Instructions:
1.
Use the brainstorm star to create a list of at least FIVE different things that represent you. Write a different thing about yourself at each point of the star.
2.
To get started, try to think about… a.
favourite songs, TV shows, movies b.
sports or activities that you enjoy watching or playing c.
things that you are GOOD at! (cooking, drawing, gaming, singing, etc.)
Your Brainstorm Star:
Creating an Alphabiography:
1.
An ‘Alphabiography’ is a biography (real things about you) that uses the letters of the alphabet.
2.
Using the FIVE things that represent you, use the chart below to list each thing by its first letter (i.e.: C
is for Cooking).
3.
Then, use the space on the right-hand side of the chart to describe how this ‘thing’ represents you!
(i.e.: I have always loved to cook. Spaghetti dinner is my specialty!)
4.
Today, your goal is to use the chart below to format your thoughts.
Letter of the Alphabet One to two sentences that describe how this ‘thing’ represents you!
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is for…
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is for…
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is for…
____ is for…
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is for…

ENG 1PI Name: _________________
Assignment Instructions:
1.
You will use POWER POINT to create your assignment.
2.
You will create a title page slide with your name on it.
3.
You will use ALL 26 letters of the alphabet!
4.
You will present your five favourite slides to the class.
5.
Each of your slides will include the following THREE things: a.
Photo. b.
Letter of the alphabet (i.e.: M is for Muskoka). Land of lakes, fresh air, and my family! I was born in Bracebridge. c.
1-2 sentences describing how this ‘thing’ represents you.
Finding and Using Photos:
1.
2.
You can use photos of your own!
If you want to use photos from the internet, here are some reliable sites to try for finding FREE photos: a.
b.
http://www.dreamstime.com/ http://www.morguefile.com/
BEWARE: Do not just copy and paste photos from the internet. If they are not
FREE, you must copy and paste the website onto the bottom of the photo to show its source. Like this… c.
http://www.flickr.com/ http://pslawnet.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/booksandapple.gif d.
http://www.istockphoto.com/
Criteria Level 1 (50-59%) Level 2 (60-69%) Level 3 (70-79%) Level 4 (80-
100%)
Knowledge &
Inquiry
The Alphabiography is not a good representation of the author.
- the author has not created an
The Alphabiography has the potential to be a good representation of the author.
The Alphabiography is a good representation of the author.
- the author has created a good
The Alphabiography is an excellent representation of the author.
Application effective first slide to introduce their presentation
- the slides are not connected to a letter of the alphabet in a creative and meaningful way
- the author has not met the requirement for using all 26 letters of the alphabet in their assignment
The PowerPoint presentation has been created without strong attention to detail:
- inappropriate amount of information on each slide
- unclear or confusing photos
- unattractive colour scheme
- unclear font choices
- the author has attempted to create an effective first slide to introduce their presentation
- each slide has the potential to be connected to a letter of the alphabet in a meaningful way
- the author has used some of the alphabet in their assignment
The PowerPoint presentation has the potential to achieve good detail:
- mostly appropriate amount of information on each slide
- photos are satisfactory
- colour scheme is satisfactory
- font choices are satisfactory first slide to introduce their presentation
- each slide is somewhat connected to a letter of the alphabet in a creative and meaningful way
- the author has used most of the alphabet to create a good assignment
The PowerPoint presentation has been created with good attention to detail:
- good amount of information on each slide
- good photos
- good colour scheme
- good font choices
- the author has created an excellent first slide to introduce their presentation
- each slide is connected to a letter of the alphabet in a creative and meaningful way
- the author has used all 26 letters of the alphabet in their assignment
The PowerPoint presentation has been created with excellent attention to detail:
- appropriate amount of information on each slide (1-2 sentences)
- awesome photos
- creative colour scheme
- excellent font choices
Communication
The Alphabiography has not been completed in sentence form. Overall, this piece of writing is not well polished, edited or well finished (many spelling and grammatical mistakes).
Presentation
The author has not met the presentation requirements of this assignment. They have not prepared to share their work with the rest of the class.
The Alphabiography has not been completed in sentence form. Overall, this piece of writing has the potential to be well polished and finished (some spelling and grammatical mistakes).
The author has presented fewer than five slides from their
Alphabiography for the class.
Their presentation is somewhat prepared and rehearsed. The presenter has attempted to create an effective presentation.
The Alphabiography has been mostly written in complete sentence form. Overall, this piece of writing is mostly polished and well finished (good use of spelling and grammar).
The author has presented five slides from their Alphabiography for the class. Their presentation is mostly prepared and rehearsed. The presenter has created an effective presentation.
The Alphabiography has been written in complete sentence form. Overall, this piece of writing is polished and well finished (excellent spelling and grammar).
The author has presented five or more slides from their
Alphabiography for the class.
Their presentation is well prepared and rehearsed. The presenter has gone above and beyond the assignment requirements to create an effective presentation.
Mark
/ 20
/ 15
/ 5
/ 20