A Global Letter
Based on a letter from
Bill & Melinda Gates
WE DO
Watch this video:
Then:
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Watch the following class presentations
and complete the quiz for each presentation |
1) The Gates Letter (Intro) (G-Slides)
A short G-Slide presentation introducing the gates letter 2) The Gates Letter (Bill) (G-Slides)
A G-Slide presentation explaining Bill Gates' part of the letter with an emphasize on ENERGY 3) The Gates Letter (Melinda) (G-Slides)
A G-Slide presentation explaining Melinda Gates' part of the letter with an emphasize on TIME 4) The Gates Letter (Post) (G-Slides)
A short G-Slide presentation with a link to an online post Gates Letter quiz. |
1) The Gates Letter (Intro Quiz) (G-Docs)
A short G-Docs quiz on the introduction the Gates Letter 2) The Gates Letter (Bill) (G-Docs)
A G-Docs quiz on the presentation of Bill Gates' part of the Gates Letter 3) The Gates Letter (Melinda) (G-Docs)
A G-Docs quiz on the presentation of Melinda Gates' part of the Gates Letter 4) The Gates Letter (Post) (G-Docs)
A G-Docs quiz on the Gates Letter for students when they finish the entire letter. |
YOU DO
The Assignment
A) Watch this video:
NOW Create your 'Letter of Global Importance'
B) Download a copy of the assignment
C) Review the details of the assignment.
What Platforms I can use?
MS Word, G-Docs, G-Slides, Prezi, Emaze or any other platform that you think can get your point across. |
Who is writing the letter?
You many write the letter as an individual. If you prefer you may be in a pair or a group of three. If you chose a pair or a group it will be up to you to split up the work so everyone is happy. |
Who am I writing the letter to?
I) Bill and Melinda Gates To let them know this is also an important topic II) Prime Minister Trudeau To let him know this is a topic the Canadian Government should give attention to III) Your Mayor / Principal or other community leader To let them know this is an important topic |
What needs to be included?
A) What the issue, concern or cause is. B) Why this is important C) What people need to know about this topics D) What can be done to make things better. |
How long should my letter be?
The letter should be at least 200 words although it can be much longer. It might also be shorter if you have put in effort in other areas (see below) |
What else can I do to show I really care?
1) Include pictures throughout your letter 2) Include videos (or links to videos) in your letter 3) Include web-links in your letter 4) Include links or references for any facts you include (where did you get your information or numbers) 5) Hand drawn pictures, boarders or titles that have colour and show effort. |
WE SHARE
Speaking and Listening (& Publication)
Publish Your Work
You may use Google Docs, Google Slides or the platform of your choice.
Send the digital copy, URL or link to your teacher.
You may use Google Docs, Google Slides or the platform of your choice.
Send the digital copy, URL or link to your teacher.
Present your letter To the class. (Presentation Reminders)
You may use MS Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint or the platform of your choice.
You may use MS Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint or the platform of your choice.
Listen to Others Present (Rubric)
Use the rubric to evaluate others on their presentation.
Helpful positive criticism is always the best.
Use the rubric to evaluate others on their presentation.
Helpful positive criticism is always the best.