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 =Welcome to the Communication Quest! Why do we communicate? =


 * Lesson 1 - "What is the purpose of communication?"**

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 * Brainstorm all the ways you can think of that people communicate. Add to the brainstorm web in your classroom or online. Discuss/reflect on the purposes of each of these forms of communication
 * Read and perform the //2 poems// by Jack Pretlusky (Zeke McPeake and We're Loudies) **(Cornerstones 6a)** for you class. Remember when reading the poems to focus on volume, tone, and speed of your voice. Do not forget to articulate! Reflect on the meanings behind these two poems. Are you a Zeke McPeake or a Loudie?
 * Read the Acrostic Poem on page 58 of **Off the Page** Titled //Ways to Communicate.// Write an acrostic poem of your own that is 5 lines, starts with one letter of the alphabet (your choice) and describes one form of communication. Each new line must begin with the next letter of the alphabet.
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 * Blog about your thoughts on the Guiding Question for this lesson and the Essential Question
 * What is the purpose of communication?
 * Why do we communicate?
 * Read the posts of your classmates...who do you agree with? disagree with? Why?
 * Read the posts of your classmates...who do you agree with? disagree with? Why?


 * Lesson 2 - "How has communication changed?"**

**That Was Then, This Is Now Assignment** [|THAT WAS THEN.doc] **Lesson 4 - "How has technology and media influenced the way you interact with others/changed societies?** Lesson 5 - " **How has technology and the arts influenced the way you interact with others/changed societies?**
 * Choose two means of communication...past and present.
 * Draw a picture of each device - take a digital picture and/or use Creative Commons pictures
 * List the differences between each device
 * List 2 pros and cons of each device
 * Lesson 3 - "Why do we have a Responsibility to Communicate Safely Online?"**
 * Decide on the top 5 rules for a number of communication devices (use the brainstorm web from Lesson 1 and choose the devices that focus on current technology).
 * Ask and answer the question: "Why do we have to follow these rules?"
 * Blog about what you know about the following words and link to at least one other site that talks about a current issue surrounding the topic
 * plagiarism
 * copyright
 * identity theft
 * exploitation

**Pursuing the Quest**

 * 1) Brainstorm a list of questions...use the class graffiti wall, your own thoughts, the time line or any other questions that have been posed on class.
 * your questions must have a communication focus
 * 1) Begin with the end in mind
 * your final product must include 3 components: writing, speaking and multimedia...these elements can take several forms
 * The process:
 * 1) The Essential Question
 * 2) Collect Information
 * 3) Connect Ideas
 * 4) End Product:
 * Writing
 * Speaking
 * Multimedia
 * 1) Write a proposal and email to allison.sherwin@lskysd.ca that states:
 * who the people on the project are
 * the essential question that will be asked
 * the rationale for the project (WHY did you choose this topic/HOW will it help to teach the class?)
 * a description of the final project - what will the writing, speaking and multimedia aspects be?
 * 1) When your proposal has been approved, set a time line for your project. You will need time for the following items:
 * Research
 * Planning (writing product, storyboard, etc...)
 * Connecting ideas through writing
 * Gathering media (pictures, video, creating props, costumes)
 * Practising speaking
 * Revising and Editing (Writing, speaking and media products)
 * Performing
 * 1) Research
 * Remeber to gather information about each of your sources!