Welcome to the Web Cafe!
We hope you enjoy the wide variety of choices we have. Please be aware that the website menu items marked with an # CAN NOT be changed once you leave the site. We recommend that you do your writing in Word first, and then
copy and paste into these websites.
Appetizers |
If you choose to tempt your literary taste buds with appetizers instead of a full entrée please select 2 appetizers (so that your total is $100).
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LettersWrite a letter to a friend describing your famous Wisconsinite. OR Write a letter to your famous Wisconsinite describing what you find most important and interesting about them. Be sure to ask any questions you may have. You may write your letter in Word or using the ReadWriteThink Letter website. (Letters can be saved and edited) $50.00
Letter Example Friendly Letter Rubric |
PoetryUsing a computer program (ex: Word) or website
Poetry Frames write a poem about your famous Wisconsinite that includes important biographical information. $50.00 Kinds of Poetry Poetry Example Poetry Rubric Trading CardBy hand or using the ReadWriteThink Trading Card site, create a trading card that includes all the important biographical information about your person. make sure to include some fun facts. (Trading Cards can be saved and edited) $50.00
Substitution: Word -Trading Card Trading Card Rubric |
FlashcardsCreate a minimum of 12 flashcards either by hand or using a program (#Lakeshore Flashcard Maker#) that include important and some interesting information about your person. $50.00
Substitution: By Hand Flash Card Template Flashcard Rubric Bio Brown BagDesign a bag that describes your famous Wisconsinite. Decorate the outside and fill the inside with items that represent your person. $50.00
BioBag Rubric |
Entrée |
If you select an entrée you will need to select only 1 as they are priced just right at $100.00 each. Bon appétit.
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GlogsterUsing the Glogster program create an exciting and interactive glog that showcases the important and interesting facts about your famous Wisconsinite. Include photos, charts, and video if you can. Make sure your glog has a “flow”. See Mrs. Taylor if you need your password. $100.00
Glogster Example Glogster Rubric Digital StoryUsing a program like Story Jumper, or Explain Everything (iPad) create a digital story retelling the life of your famous Wisconsinite including all of the important information and events and some of the interesting facts. See Mrs, Taylor for a password. $100.00
StoryJumper Example (no audio) Explain Everything Example Digital Story Rubric Voice Thread or iMovie
Create a Voice Thread (on computer or Ipad) or iMovie (ipad) presentation in which you create a slide show and add your rehearsed essay about your famous Wisconsinite that includes all important events and some interesting information. See Mrs.Taylor if you need a password for Voice Thread $100.00
iMovie Example Voicethread Example VoiceThread/IMovie Rubric TimelineCreate a timeline using #ReadWriteThink Timeline#, PowerPoint, or by hand that explains the important events in the life of your famous Wisconsinite. $100.00
Substitution: Word - Timeline Timeline Rubric |
News Article or News ReporterStep into the shoes of a reporter and choose to write a newspaper article or record a live news report. Share with us the highlights, and possible lowlights of your famous Wisconsinite. Live reports can be recorded on the Ipad using wavepad. News articles can be written in publisher or using #Fodey#, #Newspaper Generator#, ReadWriteType Printing Press. (Printing Press can be saved and edited) $100.00
News Article Rubric Prezi or PowerPointUsing either Microsoft Powerpoint, or the online tools Powerpoint or Prezi to create a presentation that include photos and videos to showcase the important and interesting facts about your famous Wisconsinite. See Mrs. Taylor if you need a password for Prezi. $100.00
Prezi Example Prezi Rubric PowerPoint Rubric Oral PresentationPerform a live or recorded oral presentation about your famous Wisconsinite. You are welcome to dress the part. Include all of the important information and some interesting facts as well. $100.00
Oral Presentation Rubric Faux FilesCreate a Fake Facebook page for your person, including photos, major life events and interesting facts. Include family and friends to help tell their life story. See Mrs. Taylor for a login and password.
Example of Laura Ingalls Wilder Faux Files Rubric |
Desserts |
After you have finished your meal (2 appetizers or 1 entrée) you may reward yourself with a little dessert. It’s always nice to leave a tip (20% is appropriate for such a fine café).
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Acrostic PoemCreate an acrostic poem using the letters of your famous Wisconsinite's name. $20.00
#ReadWriteThink Acrostic Poem# A la CarteCreate a dessert of your choice, but be sure to clarify your choices with “The Chef” first. $20.00
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BookmarkCreate a bookmark either digitally with the #Bookmark Template# or by hand that represents your famous Wisconsinite. $20.00
Comic Strip
Create a comic strip about your famous person, include facts about your person. This can be done by hand or using (#MakeBeliefsComics#)
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Wordle or Tagxedo |