2010-P1-Ivan

=Project Overview=


 * Title**: Basic Parts of Plot
 * Grade Level**: 6th
 * Subject Area**: Language Arts
 * Time Frame (when, duration)**: September, 8 class periods

=Description=


 * Summer:** Complete the first **four** sections
 * Workshops:** Complete the entire proposal

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//A brief snapshot, as if someone asked you to briefly and clearly describe the intent of the lesson or project.// ||  ||   ||< The students will create a photo story that identifies the four basic parts of plot. __Dragon, Dragon__ by John Gardner will be used for this project. After instruction of the basic parts of plot, the story will be read aloud. Students will then work in small groups to identify and illustrate the various parts of the plot. Then, the photos will be taken of their illustrations. Each student will then use their groups pictures to create their own photo story. The instruction will be done whole group using computers from the cart. || //What will guide student inquiry?// ||  ||   ||< What are the components of plot? How is the climax determined in a story? || //Include technology. Use district standards where applicable, targeting performance objectives you will assess.// ||  ||   ||< 2.1.1 – Elements of Plot - Describe the plot and its components (e.g., main events, conflict, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution). 2.1.5 - Setting - Analyze the influence of setting (e.g., time of day or year, historical period, place, situation) on the problem and resolution. LS-E2. Prepare and deliver an oral report in a content area and effectively convey the information through verbal and nonverbal communications with a specific audience VP-E2. Plan, develop and produce a visual presentation, using a variety of media such as videos, films, newspapers, magazines and computer images || //What will students learn and do?// ||  ||   ||< Students will learn how to identify the elements of plot. Students will learn how to use iMovie to create a presentation. || //Checklist, Presentation, Oral Response, Rubric, Test, Quiz, etc.// ||  ||   ||< doubleClickHereAndType || //(e.g., content, technology, etc.)// ||  ||   || doubleClickHereAndType || //- Steps in the process// //- Responsibilities// //- Guiding// //- Questions// //- Student products// ||  ||   ||< doubleClickHereAndType || //- Computers - Software - URLs - ameras - Presentation Device - Handouts, Books - Supplies, Other// ||  ||   ||< doubleClickHereAndType || //- Location - Teacher / Student roles - Group Dynamics - Interactions with experts, other educators, etc., if applicable// ||  ||   ||< doubleClickHereAndType || //Special Ed, Gifted, ELL// ||  ||   ||< doubleClickHereAndType ||
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