All About Me Trading Cards

Creating Your Trading Card Using Microsoft Word

• To type information, click on the text box and begin typing.

• To insert a digital image (.jpg or .png), click on the box you wish to place it into. Make sure you have the “Format” tab selected. Then go to INSERT > PHOTO > Picture from File. Then select the photo from your file. You can use the cropping tool to adjust, if needed.

• Complete writing response when you are finished with your card.

• Make sure to save your file. Title it: “LastName_AboutMeCard” and save to your Oscar Account (folder with your Student ID#)

• Printing instructions: Open your document and print it to the library printer. If you do not see this option, ask me and we will add it to your settings together. Do not print more than once!!!

·  Take the “Printing Pick-up” Pass and go to the library to pick up your Trading Card. Turn in the card to Mrs. Webb in her “In” Box.

• DUE: Monday, September, 10, 2013, at the beginning of the period. If you are struggling to meet this deadline, you must see me before the beginning of class on Monday to arrange a new deadline! This is a homework assignment that should be completed outside of class time unless you finish your other work early.

All About Me Trading Cards

All About Me Trading Cards


All About Me! Trading Cards Writing Response

After creating your trading card, write about the information you included on your card. Is there a funny story that goes with how you got your nickname? Or why the quote you chose is your favorite. What are some things you wanted to include but weren’t on the card? Write your response in complete sentences.