1. 1.Open the shortcut to Google Docs letter template on the desktop. 2.Save the file on the desktop as letter_your initials. (letter_js.docx) 3. Create your letter including the criteria below. 4. Remember to save often during the writing process. 5. When you are finished, do a final save to the file on the desktop. Letter Checklist: _____ use kangaroo point of view _____ a day in the life of the kangaroo _____ an opinion about being a kangaroo This task uses: “The Quest For The Tree Kangaroo” story from Journey’s text Learning Objective(s): Create a letter from the main characters point of view. Kangaroo Letter

2. 1.Open the shortcut to Google Docs letter template on the desktop. 2.Rename the file as letter_your initials_your partners. 3.Complete your assigned sections on the shared doc. 4.Create your letter including the criteria below. 5.Use the Tools Section in Google Docs to improve your writing. Spell Check Thesaurus Text to Speech Letter Checklist: _____ use kangaroo point of view _____ a day in the life of the kangaroo _____ an opinion about being a kangaroo This task uses: Learning Objective(s): Create a letter from the main characters point of view.

3. Kangaroo Letter 1.Open Google Docs using the shortcut provided on the desktop. 2.Open the Letter template. 3.Create a short letter for each of the items from the checklist below. 4.For each letter, create a short video or take a picture using the iPad. You also have the option to find a graphic/clipart through Google. 5.Download any videos or pictures you took into your project folder on the desktop. 6.Check your letter and your digital pal’s letter for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. 7.Use the comment option to ask questions or remind you digital partner of the criteria required for the letter. 8.Rename you template by adding your homeroom teacher’s first initial. Example LetterJS_S Letter Checklist: _____ use kangaroo point of view _____ a day in the life of the kangaroo _____ an opinion about being a kangaroo This task uses: Learning Objective(s): Create a letter from the main characters point of view.

4. Kangaroo Letter 1.Develop questions to ask your partner as if they were the researcher following the kangaroo. Questions should be developed using the checklist below. 2.Using the iPad find imovie app. 3.Find your digital pal’s teacher’s name and click the video. 4.With your questions available, discuss the items below on the checklist. Remember to take notes during your conversation and answer any questions he or she may have about kangaroos. 5.Find graphics or pictures and save them in the photo gallery of the iPAD. 6.With the iMovie app, create an iMovie comparing your kangaroo experience to your digital pal’s kangaroo experience. 7.Check your trailer for spelling, punctuation, and grammar errors. 8.Remember to save your movie on the iPad using your teachers last name. Letter Checklist: _____ use kangaroo point of view _____ a day in the life of the kangaroo _____ an opinion about being a kangaroo _____ a kangaroo way of life _____ dangers of being a kangaroo This task uses: iMovie Learning Objective(s): Create a movie describing the experiences of a kangaroo in the forest being followed by researchers.