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== = Digital Definition Essay =


 * Step 1: Choose an abstract term to define in an essay:**
 * Friendship
 * Teenage life
 * Family
 * Strength
 * Leadership
 * Integrity
 * Hero
 * Childhood
 * Brother/sisterhood
 * Courage
 * Determination
 * Adventure


 * Step 2: Brainstorm what that term/word means to you and to others**
 * Write a concise definition of your term
 * Consider the different perspectives various people might have on this term
 * List examples of incidents, events, people in your life who have helped shape your interpretation of this word
 * List other influences that have helped shaped your interpretation of this word
 * List historical references you might make about this term

**//Essay should have a strong attention grabber//**
 * Step 3: Write a reflective essay that drives home the main point you wish to make about the term you chose**
 * Famous quote
 * Powerful dialogue
 * Powerful description of a specific moment
 * Essay should focus on a meaningful personal connection
 * Essay might also reflect on how this concept can be seen throughout history, how it is viewed by various people, and why it is so important
 * Essay should come full circle at the end, connecting back to your introduction


 * Step 4: Take or download pictures that will help to illustrate your message.**
 * These can be personal pictures you’ve already taken, pictures you take specifically for this project, or pictures downloaded from the internet. You need to consider the four factors of fair use when selecting your images. Use this resource for images or the creating digital story page.
 * Pictures will be organized so they flow with your essay


 * Step 5: Create your digital definition essay using Garageband.**
 * Use Keynote to create the title slide, text slides and to create a slide with all the URL's of your images. When your Keynote is complete use Share --> Send to iPhoto.
 * Select a jingle for your music and insert it in the jingle track.
 * Music should fit with the theme of your essay.
 * Music should not overshadow the actual essay.
 * Record your essay in garageband using a voice track.
 * Insert your images from iPhoto (Use the media browser button) into the podcast track.
 * Insert a copyright disclaimer slide at the end of your essay.
 * Your final digital essay must be between 1 and 2 minutes


 * Step 6: Export your final project**
 * In Garageband select Share --> Export to disk to export your final digital definition