Informational Writing WEbsite
Objective: To take your informational writing research and transform it into an interactive, interesting, visually appealing, and accurate digital website. .
REAL WORLD EXAMPLES
Things to think about:
1. Layout of website/design
2. Images
3. How are these different/what do they offer that a traditional/print magazine or paper doesn't.
1. Layout of website/design
2. Images
3. How are these different/what do they offer that a traditional/print magazine or paper doesn't.
Mrs. Sloan's Example
HOW DO I DO THIS?
We will be using Google Sites to create and design our own websites.
- You will be required to have at least ____ Pages
- In addition, you may use different apps to create the different components of your website.
PART one: Create and outline your google site
3. You will now see your Google Site and all of the features and tools it offers you.
5. Choose a theme for your website (optional).
6. Create a page for each SUBTOPIC of your information (7 Pages)
- The HOMEPAGE should be an introduction page. You need to write a short introduction about your information.
PAGE OPTIONS:
Heading Choices:
Most used elements:
Other elements you can add:
PART TWo: Add in required text features
Required Text Features:
To add in these features:
- Three text structures
- Map, Diagram, Labels, Graph, Table, Information Box, Infographic, Top 10 List
- You may use a variety of applications to create your text structures see presentation below
- Map, Diagram, Labels, Graph, Table, Information Box, Infographic, Top 10 List
- Glossary
- One visual on each page
To add in these features:
- Create/save image or feature you want to include using different applications on the iPad
- See Tips and Tricks slideshow below
- Add the text features into your website (they can be on any page)
Click to set custom HTML
Step Three: EXTRAS!!
Additional Add on Options: ONCE YOU ARE FINISHED WITH REQUIRED FEATURES you can add some more fun pieces to your website.
subject/ a person who relates to your topic. 4. Fun & Games: Create a crossword puzzle, word search, etc. that guests to your site could download and play. Content must relate to your topic. |