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Knowing how to use various Blackboard tools that may be used in future courses and programs can help ensure that you spend your time focusing on your homework and assignments rather than figuring out how to use the technology.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

This assignment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to use the Blackboard Journal tool, while also practicing your writing skills. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"bf20ef01-8ea7-4f77-bf74-e855f1088175","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Purpose"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"

In addition, this assignment will help you meet the following:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Program Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n

Work independently and collaboratively in groups;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Comprehend information presented in a variety of forms;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Apply functional language skills in a variety of Canadian social situations. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Essential Employability Skills Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Respond to written, spoken, or visual messages in a manner that ensures effective communication;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Manage the use of time and other resources to complete projects.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Learning Outcomes:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Support opinions with simple reasons;<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Utilize digital media to appropriately communicate a viewpoint.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Course Content:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Communication strategies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Online discussion strategies<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Digital media<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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Using the scenario, character information and guiding questions below, you will write a persuasive letter and submit it using the Blackboard Journal tool.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"26747238-e06f-4c8a-89bc-0865eeb63f81","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Task"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
Agatha Rich, a wealthy businesswoman, has just died. Most of Agatha\u2019s money will be given to various charities, but she has several significant items that are not designated for anyone. These include:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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A cottage in the Rocky Mountains in western Canada<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A Lamborghini sports car<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A luxury yacht<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A house in Spain<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
A mansion in California<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
It is up to Agatha\u2019s lawyer to make recommendations to the court about whether to give these items to deserving people, or if these things should be sold so the extra money can be donated to her favourite charities. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
All of Agatha\u2019s friends, relatives, and basically anyone who even knew her, are going to try to convince the lawyer that they should inherit. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
You<\/span> need to write a letter that will convince the lawyer that you should have the items you want, and why this is the case.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"df2f919a-408e-411c-9fa2-4f41b3542afd","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Scenario"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"\n
You will be assigned to be one of the characters below. <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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sister<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
brother<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
son<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
daughter<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
cousin<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
niece<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
nephew<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
aunt<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
uncle<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
daughter-in-law<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
son-in-law<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
neighbour<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
business partner<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
best friend<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
gardener<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
cook\/housekeeper<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
hairdresser<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
Along with your assigned character, you will <\/span>make up details<\/span> that answer the questions below. Basically, you are creating a character with a whole story, and not just a name. Be creative and have fun with this!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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What is your name? You can use your own or make one up.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
How are you related\/connected to Agatha? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What do you do? (work, go to school, stay home to look after children, nothing much, etc. \u2013 give details!) <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What do you want from Agatha\u2019s estate? Choose one or more items from the list above.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Why do you deserve the thing(s) you want from Agatha's estate? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
Add in even more details to improve your story and make it more convincing. For example:<\/span> <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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What have you done for Agatha in the past? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
What have you done for her recently? <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Why should you get something instead of someone else?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Etc.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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As your character, write a private letter to the lawyer (your teacher) explaining who you are, what you want and why you deserve it. Be as convincing as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Remember to edit your work!<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\n\t
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It is recommended that you leave enough time to make an appointment with the Language Help Centre for this part (<\/span>languagehelpcentre@georgiancollege.ca<\/a>). <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ul>\n\t<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"d5554d7e-456b-41a4-a2f4-499d18444bb1","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Writing Your Letter"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
When you are finished your letter, submit your letter using the Blackboard Journal tool that is in the assignment folder. The journal is set to \u2018private\u2019 so only your teacher will see your work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
Follow these steps.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n
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Click on the journal link: Agatha\u2019s Money<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Click \u2018Create Journal Entry\u2019<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Give your post a title.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t
Add your letter. You have two choices:<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>\n\t
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Copy and paste your letter into the message box.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t\t
Attach a document by using the \u2018browse local files\u2019 button.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n\t<\/ol>\n\t<\/li>\n\t
Click \u2018post entry\u2019 to submit your work.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"c49a3012-1416-401a-bcc3-5dfb9b734da0","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Submission"},{"content":{"params":{"text":"
This assignment is worth 15% of your final grade and will be marked using this rubric<\/a>. Please review the rubric to be sure you are meeting all requirements.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n"},"library":"H5P.AdvancedText 1.1","subContentId":"a493536a-dcb1-451d-8055-84490c4a3946","metadata":{"contentType":"Text","license":"U","title":"Untitled Text"}},"title":"Assessment and Rubric"}],"hTag":"h2"}

Agatha's Money-Blackboard Journal Assignment

Donna Naylor