Wiki+Assignment+Information


 * It’s Time to Wiki! **

Wiki pages are a great way to share and compile information. For our next project, we will be using a wiki page to continue to think critically about the novel //The Battle of Jericho. //This project will give you all the opportunity to share your thoughts with your peers and also respond to your peers’ thoughts, essentially creating an online discussion forum. The wiki will also serve as a place for everyone to compile important information in the form of articles, informational websites, pictures and other useful resources.

To get started, you must be invited to join the wiki page I have created. I will be sending an invite to your e-mail address. Once you open the e-mail, you must follow a few simple steps to become a member of the wiki page: · To log on, go to http://www.wikispaces.com and sign in using your username and password.
 * The e-mail will have a line that says “RSVP. To join the wiki, please visit (the link to the website). Click on this link.
 * The next page will prompt you to “Join Now.” You will have to create a username and password:
 * Your username will be your firstname and lastname together with NO spaces. Madeline’s, for example, would be **MadelineKoterba**. You can create your own password, but DO NOT forget to write it down.
 * Once you have created your username and password, the next page will say, “You have been invited to join the “TheBattleofJericho” wiki. To become a member, click the button **Join this wiki**.” Click on this link and you should be directed to our wiki page.
 * ** You must become a member of the wiki tonight to be prepared for tomorrow’s class. This is your homework and must be completed by Wednesday, April 22. **
 * The next step is to learn how to navigate through the wiki page. **
 * The different pages of the wiki are located on the lefthand sidebar. Just click on each of these pages to be directed to each assignment. Be sure to read through each page, as certain words contain hyperlinks to other websites (indicated by a change of color and a little arrow).
 * Each page has its own separate discussion page. Once you have clicked on the page you want to go to using the lefthand sidebar, use the top row of tabs to click on “Discussion.” Once here, direct yourself to the first post where your question will be displayed.
 * To post a message, simply type your response in the “message” box that automatically shows up on the screen. Don’t forget to include the subject- Don’t leave it blank!
 * For the “Resources” page, you are going to be asked to post articles, websites or other online resources. This is a little more complicated, so be sure to follow these steps:
 * Click the edit button in the top right-hand corner.
 * Type the title of the webpage you want to post.
 * Highlight this title with your mouse.
 * In the “Editor” toolbar that will appear at the top of the screen, click on the “insert link” button.
 * An “insert link” box will appear. Click on the “External Link” tab.
 * Type in the web address of the webpage you want to post.
 * Click on “Add Link” in the “Insert Link” box.
 * Be sure to Save your work when you are done by clicking on the “Save” button on the “Editor” toolbar.
 * This part of the assignment must be done at home and must be completed by Thursday, April 23. You must research a website you would like to share with the class and create a hyperlink on the “Resources” page by the above date. If you do not have access to a computer, you have two days to either use a friend’s computer or use the library’s computer.**

We will be spending the next few days in the computer lab to complete the following assignments, listed in order of the pages on the wiki page:
 * Now onto the assignments! **
 * **__ Home page __** : Read through the information provided and write a two paragraph response to the following question: Who should be held responsible for Josh’s death? We have talked about this extensively during class discussion, but remember to think critically and put some thought into your response. Why should this person(s) be held responsible? How did their/her/his actions contribute to Josh’s death? What actions could they/she/he have taken to change the course of events that lead up to Josh’s death?
 * Once you have written your two paragraph response, you must respond to at least five (5) other postings by your classmates. These responses should be at least one paragraph each and should reflect your opinions.
 * Do you agree/disagree with your classmate’s posting? Why or why not?
 * Even if you disagree, do you think your classmate makes a strong case? Why or why not?
 * Also respond to the second query about whether women should be allowed to participate in men’s sports. This response must be at least one paragraph. Do you think women have the right to participate in men’s sports or organizations? Consider sporting teams like football and organizations like The Warriors of Distinction and other male-oriented clubs. Why or why not?
 * **__ Hazed Katy ISD cheerleader speaks out: __** Read through the information on the page and watch the news clip. On the discussion board, write a one paragraph response on the discussion board to any aspect of this video clip. Be sure to convey your reaction to something specific from the video and be sure to relate this information to Jericho other characters from the novel.
 * **__ Quotes from The Battle of Jericho: __** Look through the text and post a quote on the discussion board (be sure to include the page number) and include an explanation about why you think this quote is important or interesting.
 * **__ Resources: __** Research a webpage that deals with the topics of hazing, peer pressure or making choices. You can include news articles, informational websites, or discussion forums that you think convey important information. Once you have posted this page on the “Resources” page, you must respond to another classmate’s article on the discussion board. Your response must include a short summary of the article or information provided on the webpage as well as an explanation of why you think this is important for others to use as a resource. In other words, why should someone visit this particular webpage.


 * Expectations for this assignment **

This assignment will be worth a test grade in literature. It is expected that your written work reflect your critical thinking and analysis of the novel. You must follow directions and complete all parts of the assignment, meeting the length requirements for each.