1. Final PowerPoint Project You are to present a story through PowerPoint Pick a children’s story or fable  Suggestions: Aesop’s fables (Tortoise and the Hare, Goose that laid Golden Eggs) Hans Christian Anderson (Princess and the Pea, Ugly Duckling) Brothers Grimm (Hansel and Gretel, Three Little Pigs) Dr. Seuss  If you want to do a different kind of story, let me know what you plan to do Your PowerPoint must contain:  10 Slides (not including the title slide)  Pictures/Clipart on every page  Sounds – not just applause at the end!!  Custom animations on every slide  A background You will present your story to the class. Be Creative!

2. Standards NETS-S Standard 1 – Creativity and Innovation  Standard 1a – Apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products or processes.  Standard 1b - Create original works as a means of personal or group expression NETS-S Standard 4 – Critical Thinking, Problem Solving and Decision Making  Standard 4b – Plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. NETS-S Standard 6 – Technology Operations and Concepts.  Standard 6b – Select and use applications effectively and productively

3. Sounds I have sound effects you can use. Use built in sounds. Get sounds off the web. Try and use wav files.

4. Project Rubric AreaPossible Points Overall look of Slides25 Custom Animations10 Backgrounds that match the story 10 Sounds that match the story10 Pictures that fit with the story10 Text from the story10 Presentation25 Total100

5. Due You must be done with the slides by the end of class on Wednesday January 15 th. Presentations begin on Thursday.