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Melaniein
J.
Education
Purdue University
July 31, 3014
Table of Contents
PROJECT TITLE........................................................................................2
DISCIPLINE / TOPIC..................................................................................2
TARGET POPULATION...............................................................................2
CURRICULUM LINKS................................................................................3
OBJECTIVES............................................................................................3
STANDARDS............................................................................................4
MATERIALS / TIME...................................................................................5
SCOPE & SEQUENCE.................................................................................6
SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS..................................................................7
EVALUATION OF LEARNERS.....................................................................8
EVALUATION OF THE INSTRUCTION..........................................................8
Appendix................................................................................................9
References...........................................................................................16
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PROJECT TITLE
Visual Book Report: Students Collaborative Work on Creating a Book
Report Video
This unit may also be accessed at http://wildcatenglishbookreportvideo.weebly.com/
DISCIPLINE / TOPIC
This instructional unit was created for the 6th grade English/Language Arts classroom. It
may be modified and used in any classroom within the K-12 classroom.
The purpose of this instructional plan is to allow students to show their understanding of
a novel they read within a literature circle group.
TARGET POPULATION
The target population for this unit consists of 6th grade students in a rural Indiana school.
The class size varies between 23-31 students. Learners of this age group tend to still be
enthusiastic about new ideas and concepts, but are also somewhat unsure of their abilities
and will need frequent feedback. These students have worked within a literature circle
previously, but are still working on their collaborative skills. Students will be in small
groups of four. This unit may be modified for any learners within the 2nd 12th grade
classroom.
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CURRICULUM LINKS
Upon finishing the book within the literature circle, students will use PowerPoint to
create a video depicting the story they have read. This will be used as a culminating
activity for the Literature Circle groups. They will turn the PowerPoint into an MP4
video and present their visual book report to the class. Students will collaborate within a
group of 4. The unit following this activity will be about types of propaganda used
within the media. At the end of that unit, students will be required to create an
advertisement using a form of propaganda. They may either create a video advertisement
or a print advertisement.
OBJECTIVES
Students will collaborate effectively within a group and assign roles within said
group
Students will construct a video representing the work of fiction they have read
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Students will identify a theme (or themes) within the novel and demonstrate how
the theme (s) are expressed throughout the story
STANDARDS
Indiana State Standards Met:
6.RL.2.1: Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what a text says explicitly
as well as inferences drawn from the text
6.RL.2.3: Explain how a plot unfolds in a series of episodes as well as how the
characters respond or changes as the narrative advances and moves toward a
resolution
6.W.3.2: Write informative compositions on a topic that develop the topic with
relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, or quotations
6.W.4: Apply the writing process to use technology to interact and collaborate
with others to generate, produce, and publish writing
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MATERIALS / TIME
Each student will need access to a computer with Internet capabilities and which has
Microsoft Office software. Each group will need access to a microphone and
headphones. This activity will take five 45 minute class periods.
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SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS
Each group will be given a How-to page detailing steps needed to convert a PP to MP4,
a plot diagram worksheet that includes theme and conflict, a visual book report rubric,
and a peer editing checklist.
EVALUATION OF LEARNERS
A rubric will be used that will:
1. Evaluate student use of PP and Video
2. Student comprehension of the novel
Appendix
Student groups will need a PLOT DIAGRAM to complete before beginning their
Powerpoint.
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Click on M-Peg 4 Video and then click save. It may take a few
minutes for your PowerPoint to convert, so make sure you do not close
your project until it has completely converted.
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Proficient
5-4 points
3 points
Unique and
memorable
introduction engages
the audience
immediately and
communicates the
purpose of the piece.
Partially
Proficient
Incomplet
1-0 points
General introduction of
the topic and purpose.
Little creativity and only
somewhat engaging.
Introduction is not
included or does no
make sense.
The topic and
purpose are not
clear.
INTRODUCTION
Delivery
Exemplary
Proficient
5-4 points
3 points
Partially
Proficient
Incomple
1-0 point
Narrator sounds
comfortable and
has practiced the
piece for an
excellent delivery.
Words are clear
and pacing is
appropriate.
Correct grammar is
consistently used.
Grammatical mist
interfere with abili
understand the pie
Smooth transitions
throughout piece. No
dead space.
There
is
distracting
dead
space
and/or
ambient
noise.
Transitions are uneven.
DELIVERY
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Proficient
3 points
Partially
Proficient
Incomplete
1-0 points
Creativity and
original content
enhance the
purpose of the
piece in an
innovative way.
The plot or
conflict/resolution
was clearly
stated and
summarized.
Main characters
are thoroughly
developed and
described.
IMAGES/ GRAPHICS
Appropriate evidence
and documentation
for copyright
clearance
is missing. Creativity is lacking
Creative elements
are included, but
and doesnt enhance
dont enhance the
the content and/or
purpose of the piece. purpose of the piece.
Creative elements
Creative elements
dont distract from
may distract from the
the content or
content or purpose.
purpose.
The plot or conflict /
resolution is briefly,
but clearly stated.
Most main
characters are
described, but not
developed
No creative elements
are included, or the
types of creative
elements used are
inappropriate or
distract from the
content and/or
purpose of the piece.
Information covered
does not describe the
plot, conflict or
resolution. Main
characters are not
developed or
described.
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Name of EVALUATORS:
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References
KQED Education Network. (n.d.). Media Making Rubric:
Slideshow/Video. Retrieved from Quest:
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