To:	Microsoft PowerPoint Professional
From:	Mr. Bianchi
Date:	Today
Re:	Self PowerPoint

Very nice job on the last assignment!  Now we need to see you work on a presentation.  You have a tight deadline on this project and you must follow the guidelines below.   
  
Use the Steps for Creating a PowerPoint Presentation below, the rubric on this page, and the PowerPoint Tutorial to help you make your PowerPoint and include the required elements.    
Your presentation must include the following information about your self: a) full name b) birth place c) hobbies and interests d) family e) favorite subject f) future plans.  Use the Notes below to help you put content on each slide.  Your presentation will also include the following PowerPoint elements: a) color background or template b) at least 4 pictures c) animation d) transitions e) one link to the Internet. Look at the slide layout below to help you with your presentation.  

Notes
a)       Full Name- Were you named after someone, who?  Do you have nicknames? Go to name origins to find out what you name means.
b)       Birth Place- Tell when (date, month, and year) you were born.  What is your sign?  Where were you born (Hospital, City, State). How much did you weigh? Go to  Zodiac Signs to find out what your sign is.
c)        Hobbies/Interests- List school activities your involved in.  List favorite sports or pastimes, TV shows, authors etc.
d)       Family- List the family members that live in your household (age and name).  Include their occupation if you want.
e)       Favorite subject- list what your favorite subject is and tell why.
f)    Future Plans- List future plans and how you will accomplish them.  List life goals.  List career goals
g)    Other helpful sites: 
Flaming Text allows you to make animated text,  get buttons, backgrounds, and much much more.
Yahoo Pictures is a great place to get pictures onto your web site or presentations.
Microsoft Clip Art allows you to add a variety of different clip art to your web sites or presentations.

Rubric

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