Internet and the Foreign Language Conversation Class

Picture Contest

PBwiki

You and your classmates will upload a picture of your choice to the PBwiki web site. You will discuss the pictures on-line and in class and choose the best picture in each category.

Homework 1

First choose one of your pictures and choose a category to enter it in. The categories are: interesting, artistic, funny, and crazy. You may enter a different picture in each category. Use the questions below to help you choose a good picture.

Interesting:
1. Is there something different/strange/unique about this picture?
2. Is there something more you want to know about this picture?
3. What does it make you wonder about?

Artisic:
1. Is this picture clear with good lighting?
2. Is it taken from an interesting angle?
3. Does it show lots of colors and shapes?

Funny:
1. Does this picture make you laugh or smile?
2. Does it make you think of something funny?
3. Does it make you feel good to look at it?

Crazy:
1. Is this picture unusual?
2. Does something really strange or goofy?
3. Have you seen this kind of picture before?

Homework 2

Go to the SeeSpeak web site at: http://seespeak.pbwiki.com/FrontPage and choose the "Picture Contest" folder with the category to enter your picture. Read "Picture Contest Instructions" in the sidebar if you need help creating your picture page.

Homework 3

Look at the pictures your classmates posted and ask them questions or make comments. You should also check your picture and answer your classmates' questions.

Homework 4

Choose a picture in each category that you think is best. You cannot choose your own picture. Write some reasons why you chose the picture on a note paper and bring it to class with you.

Classroom Part 1

Get together with a partner and discuss your choices. Agree or disagree with your partner and give reasons.

Classroom Part 2

Make pairs with another partner and discuss your choices again. You can use ideas and reasons from your first partner in your discussions.

Classroom Part 3

You will discuss the pirctures and choices together with the class and decide which pictures should receive prizes.