Glogster+Book+Report

=**Glogster Book Review Assignment**=

CFU 3002.1.5 Know and use correctly Standard English conventions for punctuation, capitalization, and spelling. CFU 3002.3.2a Select a medium or format appropriate to purpose for writing, and maintain focus on the purpose. CFU 3002.3.10 Use precise language, considering audience and purpose (e.g., technical writing, creative expression). CFU 3002.3.2b Effectively vary strategies (e.g., provide facts, describe the subject) to achieve complex purposes. CFU 3002.3.2i Effectively employ formatting and other visual elements (e.g., headings, bulleted lists, effective use of white space on the page). CFU 3002.3.2j Use graphics and illustrative material effectively to support ideas in the text. CFU 3002.7.1 Recognize the effects of sound, visual images, and language on audience. CFU 3002.7.4 Present clearly identifiable messages using an appropriate medium and increasingly complex visual, audio, and graphic effects and interactive features. CFU 3002.4.14 Cite sources using a standard format (e.g., MLA, APA), with a high degree of accuracy.


 * Assignment:** Using [|Glogster]you will create an online poster (Glog) to demonstrate your understanding of the book you chose to read. When your Glog is complete, you will post it on the class Wiki page

__**Due Dates**__ Read your book by: **May 23rd** Post your Glog by: **May 31st** (you will have some class time to work on your Glog) Comment in the My Glog discussion board by: **June 6th** (to receive participation points for the week)

Examples: [|To Kill a Mockingbird] [|Hatchet], [|Hatchet], [|Hatchet], [|Hatchet,] [|Hatchet], Hatchet,


 * Your Glog must include the following:**
 * Title of the book
 * Author of the book
 * Picture of the book cover
 * An illustration that represents the story
 * Brief summary/plot overview of the book in paragraph form
 * Your review/evaluation of the book in paragraph form (Give your opinion of the book. Would you recommend the book? Why or why not? Be sure to mention the genre of the book)
 * 2 quotations from the book (Use MLA format)
 * Any other additional elements. Be creative! Your imagination is the limit!

I would recommend inserting the elements on your Glog in this order:
 * A few tips:**
 * 1) Wall Background
 * 2) Title for your Glog (your book's title and author)
 * 3) Text
 * 4) Pictures
 * 5) Any videos or sounds

Also, Glogster does __NOT__ have a spell-check tool. Therefore, make sure you carefully proof-read all of your text. I recommend typing out all text in Microsoft Word first, then copy and paste the text onto your Glog.


 * To post your Glog:**
 * 1) Go to the My Glog Wiki page
 * 2) Click the "**Edit**" tab located in the top right corner
 * 3) Click on the "**Widget**" box. A pop-up box should appear.
 * 4) On the left side menu, click "**Poster**" You should then see the Glogster icon. Click the icon and you should be directed to your Glogster account where you can choose your Glog to be posted.
 * 5) *Note: You may also share your Glog by copying & pasting the HTML code. After you click on the "**Widget**" box, in the left menu click "**Other HTML**" Follow the instructions to copy & paste your Glog's HTML code into the box.


 * When sharing your Glog, please be sure not to delete your classmates' posts! **

After viewing your classmates' Glogs, start a new thread in the My Glog discussion board. Based on the Glog book reviews, answer the following: Which book do you think you would enjoy reading and why? Is there any book you would NOT consider reading? Why or why not?
 * Commenting on classmates' Glogs for participation credit:**


 * Rubric for Grading**

includes all required elements **__as__** additional elements. || All required elements are included on the Glog. || All but 1 of the required elements are included. || All but 2 ‐ 3 elements are included. || More than 3 required elements are missing from the Glog. || related to the novel and make the Glog easier to read and understand. || Almost all graphics are related to the novel and most make it easier to read and understand. || Some graphics are related to the novel and make it easier to understand. || Few graphics relate to the novel. || No graphics relate to the novel. || exceptionally attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. || The Glog is attractive in terms of design, layout, and neatness. || The Glog is fairly attractive, but a bit messy. || The Glog is poorly designed and very messy. || The Glog is distractingly messy and unattractive. || resolution is clearly stated and summarized. Sentences are well developed and presented in an interesting manner. || Plot or conflict/resolution is clearly and adequately developed. || Plot or conflict/resolution is briefly, but clearly stated. || The plot was not clearly stated, or the conflict/resolution was not clearly stated. || Information covered does not describe the plot, conflict, or resolution. || grammatical– mechanical mistakes on the Glog. || There is 1 grammatical– mechanical mistake on the Glog. || There are 2 ‐ 3 grammatical– mechanical mistakes. || There are 4 grammatical– mechanical mistakes. || There are more than 4 grammatical– mechanical mistakes. ||
 * CATEGORY || 10 || 8 || 6 || 4 || 2 ||
 * **Required**
 * Elements** || The Glog
 * __well as__**
 * **Graphics (video and/or audio) –**
 * Relevance** || All graphics are
 * **Attractiveness** || The Glog is
 * **Summary/**
 * Plot Overview** || The plot or conflict/
 * **Book Review/**
 * Evaluation** || Student expresses opinion and supports it with several good supporting sentences. || Opinion clearly stated and confirmed by good supporting sentences. || Student gave opinion of book, but sentences did not clearly support the opinion stated. || Student gave opinion of the book, but provided no supporting sentences. || Student did not share an opinion of the book ||
 * **Grammar/Mechanics** || There are no