Assignment 1 I Am Special

In this session, students will begin creating their "All About Me" slide show. The first task is to design a title slide using a Microsoft PowerPoint template. They will enter their name in a text box and customize the font by adjusting the size, style, and color. Next,students will complete a slide template that includes descriptive sentences, providing details such as their name, age, city, and favorite activity. As an optional step, students can fill out the "Fun Facts" template, sharing additional information like their favorite subject, what annoys them, and the things they enjoy reading or watching.

Assignment 2 When I Grow Up

In this session, students complete a third slide in their All About Me slide show, which centers on a career goal. They do this by finishing the sentence, "When I grow up, I want to be a…". They insert an image representing what they aspire to be in the future.Next, they create a text box and type in the desired job title. Upon completion, students discuss their work with peers.

Assignment 3 Things I Like

In this session, students will create the fourth slide in their "All About Me" slide show,showcasing things they enjoy. To kick off the activity, they will take a digital photo of themselves. Using a slide template with a flower shape, each petal will be filled with a clipart representing their favorite things. In the center, students will insert a cropped version of their photo. This slide can be printed for display on a class bulletin board. For an extra fun activity, students can place their photo into a puzzle template, cut out the pieces, and reassemble the image.

Assignment 4 About My Family

In this session, students create a slide about their family. They create a graph that shows the number of adults, children, and pets in their home. Using shapes, they use different images for each type of family member. An optional activity is available that has students construct their family tree using a cloud shape to add each person's name to a branch.

Assignment 5 Add Transitions Between Slides

In this session, students add transitions to the All About Me slide show. They choose their preferred transition effect and then apply it to all slides. Then, they run the slide show to practice advancing to each slide. Afterwards, they use a checklist to verify that it is ready for viewers. Optional instructions are provided on how to incorporate any slides from previous skill reviews or extension activities into the current slide show. For instance, students may wish to include their learning goal, fun facts, family tree, or puzzle if they did those additional activities.

Assignment 6 Present "All About Me"

In this session, students share their All About Me slide show with an audience.Following the presentation, they participate in a discussion to explore the similarities and differences among their classmates. They identify peers who share the same age,interests, or goals. This activity underscores both the commonalities within the group and the unique qualities of everyone.

All About Me Optional Activities:

• About Data Files: Practice naming files. Explore types of data files.
• School Safety: Partner up! Create a Do or Don't slide with pictures to explain a school safety rule.
• Make a Puzzle from a Photo: Lay a puzzle template over a photograph.
• Insert a Slide into a Show: Add extra slides to the "All About Me" slideshow.
• Make a Class Album: Combine all student shows into a class book.