Showcase+Showdown


 * Showcase Showdown **

This is an independent project which means you are either independently working on it or not. We are closing in on the showcase due date; your showcases in total is worth roughly 200 points. You have already turned in your Foundation Essay for a grade, but your showcase will include at least 3 other pieces of writing, 5-10 outside sources, and a website in which to present these to the class.

Today you will peruse your classmates’ showcases as they stand right now and fill out the sheet below.


 * Pull up your own showcase website on a computer. Leave it open on the homepage. Briefly skim the questions you will answer below.


 * Move around the room and browse through other students’ showcases. You should check out their sources and read a few of their written pieces.


 * Do this with at least 5 showcases. Jot down some notes while you are perusing.


 * Answer the questions below:

** Whose showcase was most impressive? Why? Provide details and specifics (writing, format, sources, etc). **

** Which piece of writing did you like the best? Record the title below and explain why. **

** Who had the most interesting source to aid in the contemplation of his/her word? **

** After viewing other pieces, how do you feel about your own showcase? Strengths and weaknesses? **

** Did you think of any new ideas for sources or writing after viewing other showcases? **

5. Next, go back to our class wiki and follow the instructions on the homepage.