Activity #2: Storytelling

The Rise and Fall of a Stock Market using Visuals.

Directions: Compose a sequential story using internet pictures to represent various aspects of playing the stock market. This is to be completed on your own and submitted to Schoology when complete.

_ Begin by choosing a stock that you would like to compose a story about.

Using the internet, search for pictures that represent different stages or aspects of playing the stock market. Look for images that can visually tell a story from beginning to end.

__ Arrange the pictures in a sequential order that tells the story of a stock's rise and fall. Start with the initial stage and progress through the different phases or events that occur in the stock market

Ensure that the pictures you select clearly depict the key moments or factors influencing the stock's journey, such as market trends, economic indicators, investor behavior, etc.

Once you have arranged the pictures in the correct order, add a brief caption(s) or description(s) to each image. These captions should highlight the important details or concepts associated with each stage of the stock's rise and fall.

f. Review your story and ensure that the sequence of pictures and captions effectively conveys the narrative of the stock's journey.Make any necessary adjustments to improve clarity and coherence.

Remember, the purpose of this activity is to enhance your understanding of the stock market by visually representing its dynamics. Be creative, thoughtful, and concise in your storytelling approach. You need to have a minimum of 6 slides, think about the business cycle when you are creating your story.

Taxes

Activity #2

Directions: Choose 1 of the 3 ideas below to complete. You can compose them on PowerPoint or Microsoft Word. People should be able to understand your concept without you having to write the title.

Idea 1: Humor-Based Tax Memes

To make learning about taxes more engaging and relatable, I can compose a series of age-appropriate tax-related memes that incorporate humor. These memes can feature funny scenarios or jokes related to taxes, such as the struggle of saving money or the confusion of filling out tax forms.

Idea 2: Instagram Tax Tips

Given that Instagram is a popular platform among teenagers, I can compose an Instagram account specifically dedicated to sharing tax tips and advice. I can post visually appealing and easy-to-understand infographics or short videos explaining various tax concepts, such as deductions, exemptions, or W-4 forms.

Idea 3: Storytelling with Tax Scenarios

To bring taxes to life, I can compose fictional stories or narratives that revolve around tax-related situations. For example, I can present a scenario where a teenager earns money from a part-time job and has to navigate through the process of filing their first tax return.