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 * Name: **Kate Bruemmer


 * Approach: **Project-based design


 * Discipline **: Language Arts II, Blended delivery format


 * Student Information: **The project will completed by seventy-three students in three sections of Language Arts II. Most of the students are sophomores in high school. The economic and academic backgrounds vary. One section is co-taught with a Special Education teacher. Students will work in groups of two-three to complete the project over a three week time frame. Some of the work will be completed in class and some of the work will be completed as homework.

Students will spend several weeks reading and analyzing short stories with emphasis on literary elements such as setting, symbolism, characterization, metaphor, and foreshadowing, as well as basic plot structure.
 * Lesson **

As a final project students will be asked to create, write and record a performance of an original short story that demonstrates the above mentioned characteristics. The students will be investigating the question of author intent and “translation” to video/film.

A wiki has been created that outlines the specifics of the assignments, links to resources needed, allows for questions, and provides a place to post the final product for critique (and enjoyment). Work will also be completed in class due to limited home availability of certain technologies.

1.B. 4a, 4b Apply reading strategies to improve understanding and fluency 1.C. 4c, 4e, 4f Comprehend a broad range of reading materials 2.A. 4a, 4b Understand how literary elements and techniques are used to convey meaning 2.B. 4a Read and interpret a variety of literary works 3.A. 4 Use correct grammar, spelling, punctuation, capitalization and structure 3.B. 4b Compose well-organized and coherent writing for specific purposes and audiences 3.C. 4b Communicate ideas in writing to accomplish a variety of purposes 4.A. 4b Listen effectively in formal and informal situations 4.B. 4b, 4c Speak effectively using language appropriate to the situation and audience 5.A. 4b Locate, organize and use information from various sources to answer questions, solve problems and communicate ideas 5. C. 4a, 4b Apply acquired information, concepts and ideas to communicate in a variety of formats
 * Content Standards **:

Upon completion of the project students will: -Demonstrate an understanding of basic plot structure, in terms of the standard plot diagram, with at least 75% accuracy -Use standard English writing conventions to complete the written script with at least 75% accuracy -Demonstrate an understanding of literary elements with at least 75% accuracy -Present an original short story in video form -Students will critically evaluate the effects of “translating” a written story to film/video
 * Lesson Objectives: **

Rubrics will be used to evaluate the final written story as well as the final performance as posted on the wiki.
 * Assessment **

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Before the assignment of the final project, students will have spent several weeks reading and analyzing short stories. During that time they will have investigated the topics of characterization, plot structure, setting, historical context, symbolism, metaphor, and foreshadowing. Previous assignments included opportunities to work in groups and give short oral presentations. Therefore, this final assignment will serve as a culmination of that learning.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Introduction to the Lesson and Learning Scaffold: **

<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">See wiki links that explain the details of the assignment. Content Outline: ** <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Short Stories located in classroom textbook: //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Literature: Timeless Voices, Timeless Themes, //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Prentice Hall, 1999.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Lesson: **
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<span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Students will view each others’ work and work will be linked to school webpage for community viewing. Changes will be made over time according to students and lessons necessitate.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Wrap-up/Closure: **

As well students will write a reflection that analyzes how their story was changed for the better or worse in video form.

[|**http://www.beaconlearningcenter.com/documents/2658_01.pdf**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [|**http://hrsbstaff.ednet.ns.ca/engramja/elements.html**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [|**http://www.learner.org/interactives/story/setting.html**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [|**http://www.worsleyschool.net/socialarts/symbolism/page.html**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [|**http://www.wikihow.com/Create-Great-Characters**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> [|**http://www.bullz-eye.com/movies/features/2006/movie_tunes-10.htm**] <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> http://ci578.wikispaces.com/Wikispaces+Instructions <span style="font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">
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