Web 2.0 Applications:
- Blogger, Weebly or other group blogging/database application with privacy settings.
- Flickr account to host the images.
- Google Docs to collaborate on database design prototypes and share editing/feedback for reviews.
- VoiceThread to record audio versions of the written reviews.
- Gliffy to design the website prototype. The "user interface" shapes will be especially useful.
Hardware:
- Laptops with word-processing software and internet access.
- Digital cameras with still and video capabilities OR mobile phones with similar capabilities.
- Scanner.
- Projector and document camera.
Software:
- Adobe Photoshop
- Microsoft Office Powerpoint
- Word processor
Elements for an "excellent review":
- Real reviews from Yelp.com, newspapers and other legitimate sources (e.g. Cape Cod Kidz Eatz).
- Guest speaker: Invite a review specialist from a newspaper or magazine to come in.
- "Review" chapters from various writing resource books and website articles.
Graphic Organizers:
Checklists:
The Hook:
- Field trip(s) to the library, park.
- Pizza, ice cream, etc. to sample and compare.
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