1. Locate FOUR websites: one commercial, one educational, one recreational, and one of your personal choice. 2. After viewing each of the websites, explain how each of the following is used in the website: Text: Summarize the content of the text and discuss word choice. Visual Elements: Discuss the visuals, colors, graphics, shapes, and patterns used. Sound Effects: Discuss any audio media used: music, sound effects, voice-overs, etc. Interactive Elements: Discuss level of user participation. Formality and Tone: Assess the formality and tone of the website. Example: Funbrain Text: Explains concepts in simple terms; uses conversational language Visual Elements: Bright colors; exciting visuals (animals, cartoons); font makes text more appealing; background pattern shows graphic of brain Sound Elements: No sound effects, music, or voice-overs used Interactive Elements: Highly interactive website, including games to practice all areas of study Formality and Tone: Informal language, exciting tone; appeals to younger children