DIY Information Literacy Challenges for JH
Thanksgiving Facts Internet Hunt
Vocabulary
Using Web Sites
Using Search Engines
- Random Factoid Crossword Puzzle
use a search engine of your choice - Costa Rica Fact Hunt
use search engines and web sites of your own choosing
DCF Book Reflections
Pick a DCF book of your choice and choose one of these projects.
Talk to me about your choice before starting!
- Create a Flyer with Word
Use any feature in Word that you like, but think about your design. Make it easy to read and useful to other students. Give them a good reason read the book!
Here’s an example from another student on a different topic. - Write a short Blog Entry
In a few words, write your opinion on the book. Include examples and be persuasive. All entries should be composed in Word and submitted to me first. We’ll post them online together.
(We’ll use pseudonyms or post anonymously.) - Create a Bookmark
- Redesign the Cover
- Create a Comic
- Create a Slide Show or PPT presentation
- Create a Poster
You may use word processing tools and computer graphics, but print them out and use poster board for your finished product. Don’t forget to take a photo of it. - Get your Favorite Book on Next Year’s List
Do you have a favorite book that was published in 2007? Write a persuasive essay to the DCF committee asking for its inclusion on next year’s list.