Persuasive+Presentation

If we decide to use the "simple - versatile - adaptable" sales pitch for ISP, should we add a short, concrete, simple definition of each of the steps to the "six easy steps" graphic? You mean like: **Initiate**-generate interest in topic OR recognize need for information **Select**-identify a general topic OR brainstorm **Explore**-find general information **Formulate**-narrow topic **Collect**-dig deeper **Present**-Creatively synthesize information and put those in the bubbles as well? Yes

- Versatile is covered by examples in multiple subject areas, which we already have. Adaptable - I have a WebQuest that I can link to the Prezi ( I did a practice one to make sure it would work) which demonstrates how the steps can be combined or expanded to address specific objectives, how assignments can be structured for time constraints, and how student tasks can be standardized until students master the process and are able to work independently. WebQuest: @http://zunal.com/webquest.php?w=66215 - I can also come up with something to show how the process can be modified for students with learning disabilities. That would be impressive. - Sample ISP-- Slides representing this example are in a graphic form - inserted in the Prezi between the music and periodic table images. You have to go to edit mode to see them because I did not add them to your path. . -- INITIATE: Recognize need for information Graduation in May 29. Where are you headed when you walk out of here for the last time? What are you going to do to make your own way through life? Where? How? You better make up your mind. The clock is ticking. You're running out of time. (I could make a little Animoto to convey all of this information and start the process) SELECT: Identify a general topic Brainstorm possible careers Will you be able to afford school? Think about where money will come from for education or training. EXPLORE: Find information about the general topic Look over books in the career section of the library to see what is available and get ideas. Talk to people in the work force. Surf Internet job sites for an area of interest. Make an honest assessment of your own abilities and personal needs Take a career inventory test. FORMULATE: Narrow your topic to a single area Make a chart or web with information collected in order to establish relationships in order to determine the field of interest. (EX. medical, construction, social services,education) (Could possibly do something with Inspiration software) COLLECT: Now find information on the chosen field Some questions to consider: What are the different jobs available in the field? Is there a demand? How much does each pay? How much training or education is required for each one? Where can you get that education or training? What skills (personal characteristics) are found in those who are successful at that job? What actual tasks will you have to perform? (Possibly give a blank comparison chart?) PRESENTATION: Complete the search Synthesize all your information and determine at least one job in the field that is a realistic goal for you. --

Initiate Generate interest in the topic. Listen to samples from each music era.

Select Choose a musical era you want to know more about. Do you like the polyphony of Renaissance church music? Do you prefer the passionate themes of the Romantic era? After listening to various styles, find which one is your favorite.

Explore Find out about the different composers in the chosen era. Once you’ve chosen an era, it’s time to see which composer is most intriguing. Look online, utilize reference resources, periodicals, and music encyclopedias to find preliminary information to narrow down to one composer.

Formulate Based on the groundwork you’ve done in locating information on your era and then your composer, select one composer and become the expert on him or her.

Collect Find information about the composer. Dig deeper than the exploration phase. Discover the life and times of your composer. Why did they begin writing music? What instruments did they play? Who did they love and who did they marry? Did they have children? What area is their education? How many pieces did they write? How did they die?

Present Creatively bring together all of the information you’ve collected into a presentation. Incorporate images from the era and the composer’s music into the presentation as well.