https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44 In about 150 words, please describe which PBL #1 project you plan to do. Why did you choose this project over the other project? What are your plans for this project so far? Explain. en-us 2016-09-19 15:09:51 UTC 2016-10-27 16:51:35 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.storage.googleapis.com/portrait/notebook.jpg 17moshea https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126654028 My PBL choice is project #1. Through this project, I feel that I can have more fun and explore more creative options when creating my tree in comparison to the other project. I would much rather do an artsy project like that than write an essay, so I think because I'm more interested in it I'll be able to do a better job than I would on a regular essay. So far, I think that I'm going to reserve time very early to interview my family. This is because if I get the interviews and  planning out of the way, I'll be able to spend a lot of time on making my tree, rather than procrastinating.  Other than that? I haven't put much thought into my tree design. Therefore, I think that I should do the 1st option because I think it will work out better for me.

]]> 2016-09-27 13:34:57 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126654028 17asavino https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126655453 The project that I decided to so is the Tree. I am really creative and I feel that it would be more suited for me. I am an okay writer, but nothing spectacular and I would also feel more confident if I was to do the tree. Also, it would be more interesting for me to learn about my family and their past with reading then learning about America's history. I would just be so much better at doing a tree. My family is from all over the world, and it would be really interesting to out how different cultures and different religions brought reading to people. I can learn about America any day of school in any of my classes, but this project can give me a reason to talk to my family and really connect with them. So after taking all of this information into account, I have decided to do the tree. 

]]> 2016-09-27 13:37:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126655453 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126656694 For my M#1 PBL I've decided to do the "My Family Tree: A History of Reading and Literacy" project. To be completely honest, I think I will have more fun with this project. I love learning about my family's history and experiences so this is a perfect fit for me. My aunt had an Ancestry.com membership not too long ago so I can talk to her and probably be able to get some good information and old pictures. I'm also more of a creative person so I think this is option will play more to my strengths. In regards to the other project, I'm not a huge fan of essays and they're not my strongest style of writing. Lastly, this type of research is more interesting to me. I’d rather talk to my family members about their reading history than researching America’s reading history. 

]]> 2016-09-27 13:40:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126656694 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126921965 I would prefer to do the tree project because I like to do fun things because it will make me want to do the project more and I will most likely get a better grade on it. I like to enjoy what I do because the more I enjoy it the better I am at it. ]]> 2016-09-28 12:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126921965 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126953691 For the PBL #1 project, I chose to do the tree. I chose this project for w few reasons. The first reason is because i get to let out my creativity, and it will be more fun to do and create. Another reason i chose this tree project, is because i feel like i will learn more about my family's reading history, and what books they enjoyed. I can ask several family members many questions about their reading experience. y plan for this project is to write down a list of questions to ask my family and then right the down in cut out leaves and glue them on a tree. this project would be drawn and created on a white poster board.]]> 2016-09-28 13:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/126953691 17jbroadbent https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127213200 Out of the two PBL's, My Family Tree and The History of Literacy, I would rather choose My Family Tree. I feel that it would be more challenging to me than the other. I always like to challenge myself. Another reason why I would choose the My Family Tree project is because it is more interesting. When the task I am working on is interesting, I put my mind to it more than if they aren't. I have records of my family tree going way back to King Author! In fact, my great (x7) uncle was knighted by King Author! Wouldn't it be interesting learning about your uncle that was knighted by King Author? I would think so, and that's why I am choosing My Family Tree PBL.]]> 2016-09-29 11:58:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127213200 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127219541 2016-09-29 12:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127219541 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127251223 I am still certain about choosing the “Family Tree” project. This is my decision because I don’t want to spend a month on a project that is not fun. To me, writing a five paragraph essay is not the most fun way the I could be spending my time. However, I believe that interviewing my family about my history will definitely help me help me be able to learn more about myself and where I came from. This project will also allow me to express the organized side of me; I can color coordinate the poster, and have all of the pictures and information organized perfectly. Another reason why I think this option is better for me than the essay is because I am not the best at essay writing. Writing down the answers to what my family tells me more about my history, not someone else's information.]]> 2016-09-29 13:47:33 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127251223 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127419434 I have chosen the "My Family Tree Project."  I have made this choice because I feel that I will better understand my collected information if I can physically create it in the form of a poster and have the visual.  I am creative and can display the information in a neat manner.  Additionally, I feel that my overall project will be more thorough if I commit to project number one because I can conduct interviews AND read informational texts.  This will give me lots of information so I can fully answer the required questions.  I plan to ask my family members what books they have read and what anyone else in the family has read.  I can also ask each person what their thoughts and opinions about the books are.  I believe that I will be more interested in the project if I get to talk to my family instead of just writing a report about America's history of reading.  If I am more interested in the project, I will want to spend even more time with it. This will result in a project that best reflects my abilities.]]> 2016-09-30 00:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127419434 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127494671 Originally, I chose the Family Tree project, and looking back on it, I still think it's the best choice for me. If I were told I had to write an essay, I could write an essay, but if I were to choose, I'd much rather be doing the Family Tree project. In my opinion, this project sounds challenging and fun. Also, there is an artistic aspect to it, and I can work so well with being creative. Overall, the Family Tree project was just a smarter decision for me. ]]> 2016-09-30 12:10:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127494671 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127495119 After reviewing both of the PBLs, I have chosen the second option. I feel that the essay is more clear cut in terms of directions than the other PBL. Although I do like arts and crafts, I can only truly enjoy it when I know what I'm doing. I was pretty confused when reading the directions for the first PBL. Also, the one that I chose has a topic that I like more, (public education rather than "history of your family's relationship to narrative reading"). I feel like I can actually research public education, whereas I can't research my families ties to narrative writing. Overall, I just like the essay more. ]]> 2016-09-30 12:12:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127495119 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127496124 Out of the two options for marking period 1, I would choose the "My Family Tree" over "The History of Literacy". I would choose this project because it allows me to express my creativity and learn about my family history. In this project, you can interview your family and learn more information about your ancestry. I plan to interview my relatives thoroughly and then display all the information I gathered on a visual. This project would allow me to find out more about my family's history with reading, express mu creativity, and have fun while doing it.]]> 2016-09-30 12:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127496124 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127511194 My choice for the first marking period project would be the My Family Tree: A History of Reading and Literary Launch Unit Project. The first reason I would still choose this choice is I think I feel most comfortable with this choice. What I mean comfortable is I feel that this is going to be an easier project for me. On the other hand, I don’t really like essays and I feel like this would be a little more intense for me to do. Another reason why I would choose the Family Tree Project is because we did a similar project like this in 7th grade. Instead, in 7th grade, we wrote about our academic achievements, and etc. I would now be able to get the jist of this project and understand it easier. The third reason why is because I think it would be fun and enjoyable. This is because I will be to get back to the origins and talk about my family’s history of reading. I like to interview people and write about my family. 

]]> 2016-09-30 13:12:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127511194 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127519763 For my PBL, I would like to do the tree. I would rather do this project because I feel like I would be getting more out of it rather than the other one. I would be learning more about myself and my family in this project and I think that it would be better for me.]]> 2016-09-30 13:36:02 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127519763 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127522148 For my 1st PBL project, I am going to choose the Family Tree Project. I would want to do this because I know more about my family than The History of Literacy. I would rather do a project on something I know better, and that is about my family. I also feel that it would provide some sort of challenge when I am working on the project. The History of Literacy seems like a very boring topic to cover just saying everything about Literacy way back when. I remember my grandma had stored a bunch of books that she had read. Both my grandparents loved to read a ton. I think I know a lot about my family and their history of reading, and that's why i want to do the Family Tree.]]> 2016-09-30 13:42:05 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127522148 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127524228 Out of the two PBL choices, I would rather choose the Essay choice. I would choose it because the information will be more easy to find, and I could do practically all of it on my Chromebook. This would help because i would always have the supplies which I need. This project could also enhance my essay writing skills which will be a positive asset to my future.]]> 2016-09-30 13:47:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127524228 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127698419 After reviewing the projects, I still think the family tree is  right for me. I love writing, but I realized I'll get to write within my family tree project instead of doing an essay. Originally, I had mentioned that I'm creative, which I also like. Going along with that, the family tree lets me discover something about myself and my family. I learn with this project! I wanted a project that would let me explore new heights. Reading and writing is important to me. An essay isn't enough to show my feelings on this topic. As for my plans, I have information on my family and can easily interview them. My tree is going to be bright and colorful. I plan on conducting research within 1 to 2 weeks, followed by creating my visual. This gives me plenty of time. In summary, this choice lets me learn about my family and helps me express my creativity. ]]> 2016-10-01 21:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127698419 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127730269 For my PBL, I decided to choose option #1 because it will be more suited for me. I feel like more of a visual learner, so getting creative with this will be good for me. For me, making this poster and interviewing my family for this project is going to be better than writing an essay. I work better with pictures and diagrams than with reading or writing long texts. Also, learning about my family's reading history seems more interesting than the world's history. I wouldn't mind the essay, but learning about my family and making a tree seems more suited for me.]]> 2016-10-02 15:35:47 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127730269 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127776783 For my PBL project, I am going to choose the Research Essay on the History of Reading. I chose this over the Family Tree Project because I don't have a very large family and I am not good at arts and crafts. I feel I would do better researching the history of reading and writing about it.  I am not sure of my exact plans. I need to research my topic and take notes on what I find. Then when I have enough I can write a draft.

]]> 2016-10-03 04:10:15 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/127776783 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128237508 I am going too choose my family tree a history of writing and reading because I am not very strong at research and I find it to be much more difficult than this project. Also I find this projects a way where you can express your creativity. Another reason is that I feel my family has a connection with literature because my dad is an educator and my mom always read books to me when I was little.]]> 2016-10-04 16:16:06 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128237508 17mcaracappa https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128292943 After looking at both choices, I am going to do the second option, the essay. I am choosing the essay over the family tree because I think that I would do a better Job on the essay than on the family tree project. For example, I am a very fast typer and I like typing. I'm not totally sure, but I believe that you are allowed to type the essay so this would be the better option for me. My plans for this project so far are obviously to do the essay portion. Also, I'm going to try hard on this to keep my grade up and to overall do a good job.]]> 2016-10-04 18:23:19 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128292943 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128333359 For my PBL, I have decided to write "The History of Literacy Research Essay" because the guidelines for the essay came across as more straightforward to me. I was not entirely sure how to incorporate some of the major questions in the Family Tree Project or how I would format the information I attained from the interview stage into the actual model. Also, I preferred the Research Essay topic and had more background knowledge regarding it and have already started forming opinions and answers to the questions asked. I probably would've rather chosen "Family Tree project" because I love working with family members, but the directions came across as vague. Whereas, the Research Essay gave me a specific structure to follow, where to include the answers to the questions, and still lets me unleash my creativity through writing.]]> 2016-10-04 20:42:25 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128333359 https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128350804 For my PBL, I have picked option 1 because I feel it would suit me best. I feel I really know my family and I am very comfortable doing this project this way. I have no problem interviewing my family. I feel I would also enjoy this project even better than option 2. Doing the essay wouldn't be bad but I feel just doing this poster would fit me better and make me more comfortable. ]]> 2016-10-04 23:17:18 UTC https://padlet.com/lmarotta/mx6h17r4p44/wish/128350804