Agenda for 9/29

 1. Turning the Sociological Imagination on ISIS

•  Islamic State Defector: 'If You Turn Against ISIS, They Will Kill You
•  Prominent Muslim Sheik Issues Fatwa Against ISIS Violence

2. Work on Assignment 6: Due Thursday 10/2

Assignment # 6 - Writing a Children's Book - Due Thursday 10/2

1. After being assigned your topic, complete the children's book brainstorming handout - Writing a Children's Book - Topic Handout

2. Write an outline for your children's book. The outline should spell out the beginning, middle and end of your book and the overall story that you want to tell. Be sure to include when you will hit the "major points" about your topic in the story.

3. Use Adobe Voice to create your children's book (choose the "Tell What Happened" template).

4. Your book must be at least 11 pages (slides), including a cover page.

5. Each page must have text and images. No more than two sentences per page, and vocabulary must be age appropriate. At least 2-3 images per slide. Images must be age appropriate and relate to the text.

6. You should be prepared to "read" your book to the class on Thursday 10/2.

Grading Rubric - 50 total points

• The book tells a clear story (beginning, middle, end) - 10 points
• The story holds "socialization value" for parents - it clearly teaches a child about your assigned topic - 20 points
• The book is age appropriate (writing and images) - 5 points
• Each page follows the requirements (see above) - 5 points
• The book is "read" to the class  - 5 points
• Mechanics - correct spelling, punctuation, appropriate images - 5 points