LA+long+term+project

Welcome to the Long Term Project (LTP) Page. This Project is ONLY for students in GHP classes. Please see your language arts teacher if you have questions.

Important Dates:

Wednesday, October 12 - Bring a 3-ring binder to class. The binder may be "recycled" from something else - as long as the rings work, it's fine. It should be at least a 1/2 inch, no more than 1 inch.

Friday, October 21 - Signature page due.

Thursday, November 3 - Theme Selections Due on Google Document shared with you. You MUST log in to your school Google account and complete the Theme Choice section of the document to get credit for this assignment.

Friday, November 11 - Check your Google Document for approval of theme and revise as needed. Once you are approved, you may begin reading the novel and completing the Summary Draft Sheet (SDS)

Friday, November 18 - All revisions due (if needed)

Thursday, December 22 or Tuesday, January 3- ARP Test and Summary Draft Sheet due (yes, you really get to choose the due date - it's up to you if you want to turn it in before Winter Break or after Winter Break). The Summary Draft Sheet MUST be completed on your school Google Drive for credit.

Wednesday, February 22 - Novel Connection Essay due - this must be printed and turned in on paper in class.

Friday, March 17 - Biography Draft Sheet due. This MUST be completed on your school Google Drive for credit.

Friday, April 21 - Biography Connection Essay due - this must be printed and turned in on paper in class.

April 24 - May 4 - After school work sessions available. Click here to fill out the Signup Genius in order to attend. Don't forget your permission slip (see below)

Thursday, May 4 - Song or Poem Connection Essay due - this must be printed and turned in on paper in class.

Monday, May 8 - Multimedia Presentation due - submit the URL for your presentation below:

Click here to submit your URL: Dragons

Griffins Phoenixes

PLEASE WATCH the correct video below BEFORE you submit your URL in order to avoid issues!

How to submit a Prezi URL

How to submit a Google Presentation URL

Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12 - Tech Runs - Practice tech run sessions for their presentations before school, after school, during flex, during class, and/or lunch periods in order to be sure that the technology aspects work, and to practice their presentation. All students MUST complete a practice run - this is a graded aspect of your final project.

To sign up for a tech run, click here: Dragons

Monday, May 15 - Friday, May 19* - In class presentations. *Please note: due to the high number of students in our classes and the high number of individuals attending PJAS, there may be students required to present on Friday, May 12. You will be notified by your teacher in plenty of time if this is the case for you.

Helpful and Important Documents/Info: Please note: Documents which may be typed by students are available in both PDF and Microsoft Word format. Those documents which are informational in nature are only provided in PDF format.
 * Document || PDF Format || Notes ||
 * Signature Sheet || [[file:LTP Signature Page.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Overview of Project Requirements || [[file:LTPRequirementInformation.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Grade Sheet || [[file:GradeSheet-ByMarkingPeriod.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Sample Themes || [[file:Themechoices.doc.pdf]] || You may select a theme that is not listed on this sheet, but it - like any other choice - must be approved by your teacher before you may proceed ||
 * Theme Selections || [[file:LTPTopicSelectionsSheet.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Novel Connection Directions || [[file:LTPNovelConnectionEssayDirections.docx.pdf]] || This includes the rubric for the Novel Connection Essay ||
 * Summary Draft Sheet || [[file:NovelConnectionSummaryDraftSheet.pdf]] || A Summary Draft Sheet has been shared with your school Google drive. It MUST be typed; you cannot turn in a hand-written Summary Draft Sheet and receive credit. ||
 * Sample Novel Connection Essay || [[file:Example Novel Connection Essay - A Christmas Carol.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Biography Background Research Worksheet || [[file:BiographyConnectionDraftSheet.pdf]] || A Biography Background Research Worksheet has been shared with your school Google drive. It MUST be typed; you cannot turn in a hand-written Summary Draft Sheet and receive credit. ||
 * Biography Connection Essay Directions || [[file:BiographicalConnectionEssayDirections (1).pdf]] || This includes the rubric for the Bio Connection Essay ||
 * Sample Bio Connection Essay || [[file:Biographical Connection Essay Example - Audrey Hepburn.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Song/Poem Connection Directions || [[file:PoemSongConnectionDirections.pdf]] || This includes the rubric for the Poem/Song Connection Essay ||
 * Presentation Guideline Sheet || [[file:LongTermProjectPresentationGuidelines (1).pdf]] || One of your presentation options is a Prezi. To get to it, simply go to www.prezi.com
 * Make sure you sign up for a free, educational account.** To do so, you will need to know your school-issued Google email. Watch this video for help in how to set up your account!

The other option is to create a Google presentation. This is a good option if you are not very comfortable with technology and/or are more comfortable with something like Power Point. To get to it, simply go to your Google account and select Google Slides in your drive. ||
 * After School Work Session Permission Slip || [[file:After School Work Permission Slip (revised 2017).pdf]] ||  ||
 * Practice Record Sheet || [[file:PresentationPracticeRecordSheet.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Presentation Rubric || [[file:Final Presentation Rubric.pdf]] ||  ||
 * Permission slip for After School Tech Run || [[file:After school tech run permission slip.pdf]] ||  ||