Wordle

Freshmen and Juniors: I have subbed in several of your other classes and know a number of you by name; however, I know very little about you as individuals. Therefore, to break the ice, I want you to create a wordle, so I can learn more about you!

What is a Wordle?

A wordle is a "tag or word cloud" used to express ideas or concepts in a visual manner. In this exercise, you are going to create a word cloud characterizing some of your most prominent personality traits as well as interests outside of school. (Example: I am...cheerful, fun, outgoing etc... and I like...pizza, movies, snowboarding , etc...) I have attached my wordle to give you an idea of what I am looking for.

Creating a Wordle:

Due to the school firewalls, it is not possible to create a wordle through the website I want you to use. Therefore, you can complete this assignment a few different ways:

1. Create your wordle using wordle.net on your home computer. Follow the website directions (listed below) and discover the great benefits of this online resource. (NOTE: Please use this method if you are able. I want you to experiment with the website.)
2. Create your wordle on MS Word. Use textboxes, WordArt, or any other tools to generate your personal word cloud. Play with color, sizes, fonts, etc… until you are satisfied with your work.
3. Create your wordle by hand. Feel free to use markers, crayons, colored pencils, paint, combinations of each, etc… to make your word cloud. Keep in mind that your work should be neat and should NOT appear to be “slapped” together. This option will take more time, so plan accordingly.

Wordle Website Directions:

• Go to wordle.net and click on "Gallery" to get some inspiration.
• When ready, click "Create Your Own."
• In the first box, type in a series of descriptive words (order does not matter) then hit  "Go." (The program will automatically generate your words into a word cloud.)
• Play with Font, Layout, and Color until you are satisfied with your wordle.

Helpful Hints

• To make words larger than others, simply retype the word numerous times (Example: pizza pizza pizza).
• The more words you have the better your wordle will look - you must include AT LEAST 20 words.
• You do not have to capitalize your words - just be consistent. (Example: all caps, all lower case, capitalize first letter of each word, etc...)
• When typing, do not include commas; put one space between each word. (Example: Fishing Tubing Compassionate Honest, etc...)

This is supposed to be fun – let your creativity flow!

DUE DATE: Turn in your computer or hand-generated wordle at the beginning of class Friday, January 28th.