1. This question gives students an opportunity to express ideas and understanding. Responses may vary.
(3 marks)
2. Use the checklists given in Lesson 1: Suggested Responses for questions 4 and 6 in the Student Module Booklet and the assessment criteria given in the Assignment Booklet to assess students’ memoirs. Because students have worked through the process of writing a memoir in the lesson, expect well-written, polished responses. (10 marks)
3. Responses may vary. Students should understand that Heathorn is not suggesting new technologies are bad, but that we should remember the advantages of older technologies. (2 marks)
4. Students should have some fun with this activity. Look for evidence that the acronyms have been thoughtfully and creatively considered. (4 marks)
5. a. Students are asked to give three advantages of instant messaging. These include the following:
• conversations held in real time
• messages exchanged only between those on a predetermined “buddy list”
• no long-distance charges
• can hold conversations with more than one person at a time
• can be doing more than one thing at a time
• doesn’t make the phone ring and wake up parents
(3 marks)b. Students are asked to give three disadvantages of instant messaging. These include the following:
• keeps kids up at night
• may keep kids from getting their homework done
• does not encourage thoughtful reflection
• can be annoying if you are working on your computer; can be an interruption
• can be isolating or excluding
(3 marks)c. Students are asked to give four safety precautions. These may include the following:
• Use a code or gender-neutral name.
• Do not give out identifying information.
• Do not arrange to meet anyone without parents’ knowledge or presence.
• Do not send or accept photos.
• Remember that what you type is not private.
• Do not open e-mail from an address you do not recognize.
• Report any harassment or inappropriate messages to the service provider or police.
(4 marks)
6. Use the checklist and the assessment criteria given in the Assignment Booklet to assess students’ revised paragraphs. Paragraphs should show evidence that students recognize sentence fragments and run-on sentences and that they understand the use of compound and complex sentences in adding variety to their writing. Following is a possibility:
I got up early the first day of my vacation, and I strolled down to the seashore. (I had arrived in Parksville very late the night before.) The sun was just coming up. I stood on the dock and looked out at the sea. The dark blue waves gently splashed against the sea wall. Birds circled over the water. As I looked across the water, I saw a whale surface. It leaped into the air. Another whale joined it. Then they disappeared into the sea without a trace. What a great start to my vacation!
(8 marks)
7. Students’ personal essays should reflect the use of the planning outline they were given in Lesson 3 of the Student Module Booklet. Use the assessment criteria given in the Assignment Booklet to assess students’ essays. (8 marks)
8. a. Titles should reflect the purpose of the website. (1 mark)
b. Intended audiences will vary but should relate to the purpose of the website. (1 mark)
c. Students’ descriptions must identify what will be included on the splash page. Responses should reflect an awareness that the splash page is an introduction to the actual website. At the same time, keep in mind that this is a plan, not an actual splash page. (4 marks)
d. Sketches should reflect an awareness of the importance of layout, but again keep in mind that this is a plan, not an actual splash page. (4 marks)
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