1. S.W.A.T. Save your essay! Bring in the S.W.A.T. team! (Advanced)
Animated, overlapping color bars
(Advanced)
To reproduce the shape effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the first rectangle.
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
Select the rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Height box enter 0.86”.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, click Solid fill, and then do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 10.5”.
In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 86, Green: 113, Blue: 118.
Select the duplicate rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane click No line. Click Close.
Press and hold SHIFT and select both rectangles. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then click Align to Slide, then do the following:
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, select Solid fill, and then click the button next to Color and then under Theme Colors select Red, Accent 2, Darker 50% (sixth row, sixth option from the left). In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
In the Shape Width box enter 4.96”.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Middle.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Center.
To create the animation effects for this slide, do the following:
(Note: For this animation effect, the first (largest, blue) rectangle remains stationary on the slide.)
On the slide, drag the motion path end point (red arrow) beyond the right edge of the slide. Drag the motion path starting point (green arrow) beyond the left edge of the slide.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, in the effects gallery, click Lines, then click Effect Options and then click Right.
Select the second rectangle (smaller, red).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, type in 3.55
Click again the arrow next to the motion path animation effect, and click Effect Options. In the Right dialog box, do the following:
In the Animation Pane, click the arrow at the motion path animation effect, and then click Start With Previous.
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Animation Pane.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select the Auto-Reverse check box.
Click OK.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, select Until End of Slide.
To add more colors and animated effects to the line, do the following:
Select the third rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the second rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the second (small, red) rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme. Move this rectangle so it is not on top of those already created, so it can be more easily worked on. Repeat this step three more times until you have added four more rectangles, for a total of six.
In the Shape Width box enter 3.16”.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 79, Green: 129, Blue: 189.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.1.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, click Until End of Slide.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select Auto-Reverse.
On the slide, position the third rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size and timing to the fourth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fourth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the third rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 1.68”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 50% (sixth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.95.
On the slide, position the fourth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the fifth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fifth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fourth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 127, Green: 140, Blue: 60.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 5.3.
On the slide, position the fifth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the sixth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the sixth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fifth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter .98”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% (fifth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 4.2.
On the slide, position the sixth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
 To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:
Right-click the slide background area, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the right pane, and then do the following:
In the Type list, select Radial.
Under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops as follows:
Under Gradient stops, click Add or Remove until two stops appear in the drop-down list.
Click the button next to Direction, and then click From Center (third option from the left).
Click the left gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the right gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 50% (second row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1. (first row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 100%.
Click Close.

2. Sophisticated Language and Sentences

3. S= your language Sophisticated Language and Sentences
Incorporate figurative language (metaphor, simile, personification, allusions, etc.) EXAMPLE: Media is very important to all people because it is the method used to obtain information. Media is the fuel used to ignite and sustain people’s burning need for information.

4. Use a thesaurus when you need…
Sophisticated Language
and Sentences S=
Use a thesaurus when you need…
Help nudging your memory when the right word is on the tip of your tongue
Help reminding yourself of all the choices and to not settle for the first word that comes to mind
To find strong, precise nouns and verbs that cut to the chase and that a reader can see, hear, and feel
Don’t use if…
You are not 100% clear on what a word means or how to use it.

5. S= Sophisticated Language and Sentences BEWARE of these verbs: Like
Make
Come
Take Do
Have
Get
To be (am, are, is, been, was, were)
Give Go

6. S= Sophisticated Language and Sentences
Avoid basic syntax (sentence structure). Consider using one of these sentence starters…
EXAMPLE:
Media is very important to all people because it is the method used to obtain information.
In contrast to the perception that media is a distraction in our society, it is actually a necessity for information gathering in modern times.

7. DEAD WORD WALL WORD FAMILY PLOTS TODAY, YOU WILL…
Vague nouns – things, stuff, someone, something, this, that, they, etc.
2nd person – you, your
Baby words – good, bad, mad, sad, so, very, really,
a lot
Casual phrasing – Let’s say, take for example,
Basic syntax – yes/no, this shows, in conclusion
TODAY, YOU WILL…
Choose a word or phrase from your essay that you will put to rest today.
Write the word or phrase on your headstone and sign the commitment.
Tape it to the DEAD WORD WALL and never use that word or phrase again!
On this day, I am putting to rest a word or phrase for eternity.
This word or phrase will not be forgotten – it will remain in my heart for eternity, but it will never again be seen in my writing.
Rest in peace.
Signed:_______________________ Date: ___________

8. S= Revision time! Sophisticated Language and Sentences
Revise ONE sentence of your
essay as follows:
ELEVATE LANGUAGE – add figurative language
Beware of verbs such as like, come, do, get, give, go, make, take, have, am, are, is, been, was, were
Re-write at least one sentence using a sophisticated sentence starter
Remove all dead words (vague nouns, 2nd person, baby words, casual phrasing, basic syntax.

9. S.W.A.T. Save your essay! Bring in the S.W.A.T. team! (Advanced)
Animated, overlapping color bars
(Advanced)
To reproduce the shape effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the first rectangle.
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
Select the rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Height box enter 0.86”.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, click Solid fill, and then do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 10.5”.
In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 86, Green: 113, Blue: 118.
Select the duplicate rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane click No line. Click Close.
Press and hold SHIFT and select both rectangles. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then click Align to Slide, then do the following:
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, select Solid fill, and then click the button next to Color and then under Theme Colors select Red, Accent 2, Darker 50% (sixth row, sixth option from the left). In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
In the Shape Width box enter 4.96”.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Middle.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Center.
To create the animation effects for this slide, do the following:
(Note: For this animation effect, the first (largest, blue) rectangle remains stationary on the slide.)
On the slide, drag the motion path end point (red arrow) beyond the right edge of the slide. Drag the motion path starting point (green arrow) beyond the left edge of the slide.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, in the effects gallery, click Lines, then click Effect Options and then click Right.
Select the second rectangle (smaller, red).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, type in 3.55
Click again the arrow next to the motion path animation effect, and click Effect Options. In the Right dialog box, do the following:
In the Animation Pane, click the arrow at the motion path animation effect, and then click Start With Previous.
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Animation Pane.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select the Auto-Reverse check box.
Click OK.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, select Until End of Slide.
To add more colors and animated effects to the line, do the following:
Select the third rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the second rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the second (small, red) rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme. Move this rectangle so it is not on top of those already created, so it can be more easily worked on. Repeat this step three more times until you have added four more rectangles, for a total of six.
In the Shape Width box enter 3.16”.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 79, Green: 129, Blue: 189.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.1.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, click Until End of Slide.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select Auto-Reverse.
On the slide, position the third rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size and timing to the fourth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fourth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the third rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 1.68”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 50% (sixth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.95.
On the slide, position the fourth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the fifth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fifth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fourth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 127, Green: 140, Blue: 60.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 5.3.
On the slide, position the fifth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the sixth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the sixth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fifth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter .98”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% (fifth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 4.2.
On the slide, position the sixth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
 To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:
Right-click the slide background area, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the right pane, and then do the following:
In the Type list, select Radial.
Under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops as follows:
Under Gradient stops, click Add or Remove until two stops appear in the drop-down list.
Click the button next to Direction, and then click From Center (third option from the left).
Click the left gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the right gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 50% (second row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1. (first row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 100%.
Click Close.

10. Word glue and transitions

11. W= Word Glue and Transitions
Word glue and transitions are necessary to provide coherence in an essay.
Word glue: synonymous repetition of words or ideas from the thesis statement (L2).
EXAMPLE:
L2 word from thesis
POWER
Word glue throughout body paragraphs and conclusion
POWER, CONTROL, AUTHORITY, FORCE, INFLUENCE

12. W= Word Glue and Transitions
Word glue and transitions are necessary to provide coherence in an essay.
Transitions: words and phrases that create powerful links between ideas in your essay and can help the reader understand the logical progression of ideas.
EXAMPLES:
Furthermore
Similarly
Consequently
Undoubtedly
At length
Likewise
Thus
In fact
Subsequently
Nevertheless
To this end
Granted
Beyond
On the contrary
Nearly
In short
To illustrate
To clarify
Perhaps
Specifically
For that reason
Indeed

13. Word Glue
and Transitions W=

14. Word Glue
and Transitions W=

15. W= Revision time! Word Glue and Transitions Revise your
essay as follows:
Add word glue throughout all paragraphs (synonyms for the L2 word used in your thesis statement)
Add transitions between examples and within paragraphs to facilitate the flow of ideas.

16. A.
Add details

17. Add details A=
Details come more easily when specific examples are used. Arrange in order of specificity.
storm weather Hurricane Ike flood hurricane rain
Beyonce athlete movie star celebrity J.J. Watt You-tuber
school course math Geometry high school Cy Woods
TV show Modern Family sit-com reality show something
media news social media Instagram CNN reporter

18. Add details A=
Details come more easily when specific examples are used. List details for each example below:
School
Cy Woods
Media
Twitter

19. Add details A=
Details come more easily when specific examples are used. List details for each example below:
School
Students
Teachers
Classrooms
Bells
learning
Cy Woods
Wildcats
212 Spirit
Crimson & gold
Mr. Kinninger
Media
Information
News TV
Newspaper
Radio
Social media
Twitter
Blue bird
Tweet/Retweet
Hashtags
Online

20. S.W.A.T. Save your essay! Bring in the S.W.A.T. team! (Advanced)
Animated, overlapping color bars
(Advanced)
To reproduce the shape effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the first rectangle.
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
Select the rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Height box enter 0.86”.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, click Solid fill, and then do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 10.5”.
In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 86, Green: 113, Blue: 118.
Select the duplicate rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane click No line. Click Close.
Press and hold SHIFT and select both rectangles. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then click Align to Slide, then do the following:
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, select Solid fill, and then click the button next to Color and then under Theme Colors select Red, Accent 2, Darker 50% (sixth row, sixth option from the left). In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
In the Shape Width box enter 4.96”.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Middle.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Center.
To create the animation effects for this slide, do the following:
(Note: For this animation effect, the first (largest, blue) rectangle remains stationary on the slide.)
On the slide, drag the motion path end point (red arrow) beyond the right edge of the slide. Drag the motion path starting point (green arrow) beyond the left edge of the slide.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, in the effects gallery, click Lines, then click Effect Options and then click Right.
Select the second rectangle (smaller, red).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, type in 3.55
Click again the arrow next to the motion path animation effect, and click Effect Options. In the Right dialog box, do the following:
In the Animation Pane, click the arrow at the motion path animation effect, and then click Start With Previous.
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Animation Pane.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select the Auto-Reverse check box.
Click OK.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, select Until End of Slide.
To add more colors and animated effects to the line, do the following:
Select the third rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the second rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the second (small, red) rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme. Move this rectangle so it is not on top of those already created, so it can be more easily worked on. Repeat this step three more times until you have added four more rectangles, for a total of six.
In the Shape Width box enter 3.16”.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 79, Green: 129, Blue: 189.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.1.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, click Until End of Slide.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select Auto-Reverse.
On the slide, position the third rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size and timing to the fourth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fourth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the third rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 1.68”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 50% (sixth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.95.
On the slide, position the fourth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the fifth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fifth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fourth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 127, Green: 140, Blue: 60.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 5.3.
On the slide, position the fifth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the sixth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the sixth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fifth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter .98”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% (fifth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 4.2.
On the slide, position the sixth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
 To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:
Right-click the slide background area, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the right pane, and then do the following:
In the Type list, select Radial.
Under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops as follows:
Under Gradient stops, click Add or Remove until two stops appear in the drop-down list.
Click the button next to Direction, and then click From Center (third option from the left).
Click the left gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the right gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 50% (second row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1. (first row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 100%.
Click Close.

21. Thesis statement THREAD

22. T= Thesis Statement THREAD THESIS THREAD INTRO EXAMPLE 1
Include thesis statement
Your thesis statement should thread through the entire essay.
Revisit the thesis statement in the concluding paragraph and use it to
MAKE YOUR POINT
(get it…needle?) and tie it all together in a pretty bow 
THESIS THREAD
EXAMPLE 1
Connect to thesis statement using L2 word glue
EXAMPLE 2
Connect to thesis statement using L2 word glue
CONCL
Revisit thesis statement

23. S.W.A.T. Save your essay! Bring in the S.W.A.T. team! (Advanced)
Animated, overlapping color bars
(Advanced)
To reproduce the shape effects on this slide, do the following:
On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Shapes, and then under Rectangles, select Rectangle (first option from the left). On the slide, drag to draw the first rectangle.
On the Home tab, in the Slides group, click Layout, and then click Blank.
Select the rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Height box enter 0.86”.
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, click Solid fill, and then do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 10.5”.
In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 86, Green: 113, Blue: 118.
Select the duplicate rectangle. Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme.
Also in the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane click Line Color, and then in the Line Color pane click No line. Click Close.
Press and hold SHIFT and select both rectangles. On the Home tab, in the Drawing group, click Arrange, point to Align, and then click Align to Slide, then do the following:
Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Shape Styles group, click the Format Shape dialog box launcher. In the Format Shape dialog box, in the left pane, click Fill. In the Fill pane, select Solid fill, and then click the button next to Color and then under Theme Colors select Red, Accent 2, Darker 50% (sixth row, sixth option from the left). In the Transparency box, enter 40%.
In the Shape Width box enter 4.96”.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Middle.
Click Arrange, point to Align, and click Align Center.
To create the animation effects for this slide, do the following:
(Note: For this animation effect, the first (largest, blue) rectangle remains stationary on the slide.)
On the slide, drag the motion path end point (red arrow) beyond the right edge of the slide. Drag the motion path starting point (green arrow) beyond the left edge of the slide.
On the Animations tab, in the Animation group, in the effects gallery, click Lines, then click Effect Options and then click Right.
Select the second rectangle (smaller, red).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, type in 3.55
Click again the arrow next to the motion path animation effect, and click Effect Options. In the Right dialog box, do the following:
In the Animation Pane, click the arrow at the motion path animation effect, and then click Start With Previous.
On the Animations tab, in the Advanced Animation group, click Animation Pane.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select the Auto-Reverse check box.
Click OK.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, select Until End of Slide.
To add more colors and animated effects to the line, do the following:
Select the third rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the second rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Right-click the second (small, red) rectangle and click Copy. On the Home tab, in the Clipboard group, click Paste, and then click Use Destination Theme. Move this rectangle so it is not on top of those already created, so it can be more easily worked on. Repeat this step three more times until you have added four more rectangles, for a total of six.
In the Shape Width box enter 3.16”.
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 79, Green: 129, Blue: 189.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.1.
On the Timing tab, in the Repeat box, click Until End of Slide.
On the Effect tab, under Settings, select Auto-Reverse.
On the slide, position the third rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size and timing to the fourth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fourth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the third rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter 1.68”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 50% (sixth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 3.95.
On the slide, position the fourth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the fifth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the fifth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fourth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and click More Colors. In the Colors dialog box, on the Custom tab, enter values for Red: 127, Green: 140, Blue: 60.
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 5.3.
On the slide, position the fifth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
To add color, size, and timing to the sixth, animated rectangle, do the following:
Select the sixth rectangle. (In the Animation Pane, of the five rectangles listed, this should select the fifth rectangle.) Under Drawing Tools, on the Format tab, in the Size group do the following:
In the Shape Width box enter .98”.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Olive Green, Accent 3, Darker 25% (fifth row, seventh option from the left).
On the Animations tab, in the Timing group, in the Duration box, enter 4.2.
On the slide, position the sixth rectangle on the first (and longest) rectangle lining up the top and bottom edges.
 To reproduce the background effects on this slide, do the following:
Right-click the slide background area, and then click Format Background. In the Format Background dialog box, click Fill in the left pane, select Gradient fill in the right pane, and then do the following:
In the Type list, select Radial.
Under Gradient stops, customize the gradient stops as follows:
Under Gradient stops, click Add or Remove until two stops appear in the drop-down list.
Click the button next to Direction, and then click From Center (third option from the left).
Click the left gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the right gradient stop slider and then do the following:
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1, Lighter 50% (second row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 40%.
Click the button next to Color, and then under Theme Colors click Black, Text 1. (first row, second option from the left).
In the Position box, enter 100%.
Click Close.