July+27


 * Sharing**
 * We need a test for that - note the link to the NY Times article about Kindergarten - Gifted Test Prep


 * Journal Article**
 * Format
 * Use multiple multi-media tags - student examples, sites or media to help clarify a point.
 * Informational article!! Our process. This is our class with digital alternative to traditional test preparation. This is what we've done. This is what we like about it. This is what we're going to try. Linking to our work. Personal link to the writers' profile - background, student examples, etc.
 * TAG - reflection.
 * Content/Organization
 * Introduction: Define the problem, set the goals (Bridget's introduction)
 * Transition...Specific goals as a class (short); framework of CBL-- essential question; context for upcoming personal stories relating to specific alternatives
 * Jamie: Problem-based learning
 * Jenn: Project-based learning/ Challenge-based learning
 * Bridget: Challenge-based learning
 * Kevin: Gaming
 * Conclusion: Connection to essential question and reference to final class resource
 * Elements of personal stories: Reason for investigating alternative/ explanation of alternative (first paragraph); annotated example (second paragraph)
 * Roles
 * Everyone: Writing two-paragraph section
 * Bridget: Introduction
 * Kevin: Conclusion
 * Jenn: Transition
 * Jamie/ Bridget/ Randy: "Massaging" the final product
 * Due Date
 * Rough Draft: Sunday, 9:00 pm
 * Final Draft: Wednesday-ish