Project+Requirements


 * //__​MEDIA LITERACY PROJECTS__//**
 * // Each group member is responsible for choosing two of these! Everyone must complete the Book Review. Don't forget to put your name on all of your work to receive credit for your projects. //**

//1. Animoto Movie Trailer//
 * //2. Google Earth Map//**
 * //3. Audacity Book Review (required from each student in group)//**
 * //4. Literary Techniques PowerPoint Presentation//**
 * //5. Theme Wordle//**
 * //6. Glogster One-Pager over a character//**

__**//1. ANIMOTO : Movie Trailer//**__ //You will show the progression of the novel through pictures and music. The quotes you gather during the chunking assignment (in class) will serve as the text of the trailer.// //REQUIREMENTS://**


 * **//at least 10 slides//**
 * **//music that is symbolic to your novel//**
 * **//quote/text for each slide which tells readers about your book and gets them "hooked"//**
 * **//trailer must last at least 2 minutes//**
 * **//MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE PLOT/CONFLICT PAGE!//**
 * **//You can embed the slide show in your wiki by clicking on the widget icon (it looks like a T.V. in the toolbar), and then you copy and paste the URL as instructed.//**
 * Go to www.animoto.com and sign in:
 * username: sullivanpjp@gmail.com**
 * password: sullivan**

**__//2. GOOGLE EARTH: Setting//__**
**//Go to Making Google Earth Maps and learn the basics!!!//**
 * **//Place a push pin at the location of the various settings of the novel//**
 * Create a ? file with pictures and text that represents the novel historically or symbolically.
 * 10 total items which may include the push pins, pictures and/or statements of why you should or shouldn't visit these locations. BE PERSUASIVE!
 * MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE SETTING PAGE!

__//3. AUDACITY: Book Review//__

 * //Write a book review about your novel and then record it on this site . Your book review must be a page front and back. You can download it at home for free at audacity.sourceforge.net //**


 * // REQUIREMENTS: //**


 * written book review which includes novel title, author, summary of the novel, and your recommendation of the novel.
 * include intended audience for the book
 * must read through and follow the guidelines listed on "Writing a Book Review with Rodman Philbrick."


 * **MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE LITERARY REVIEW PAGE**

__**4. //POWERPOINT: PowerPoint Presentation over Literary Techniques//**__

 * //Create a power point using examples/quotes of figurative language you gathered while reading the novel. I recommend that you save your work on a thumb drive so it can be easily brought to school and uploaded to your wiki.//**


 * //REQUIREMENTS://**

and its meaning to the tone, mood, or theme of the novel (2-3 sentence commentary)
 * 10 slides
 * Each slide should include: quote with page #, types of technique (ex: simile, metaphor, irony, hyperbole, personification, liote)
 * A title slide with the novel name and what you are displaying (Literary Techniques)
 * Illustrations welcome but not required.
 * **//MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE PLOT/CONFLICT PAGE!//**

__**//5. WORDLE: Theme//**__

 * //Using the Levels of Meaning handout and analysis sheet from your group (will be given in class), find words describing the theme of your novel.//**


 * //REQUIREMENTS://**


 * Ten different words
 * Readable font and colors
 * recurring theme should stand out from the other words
 * theme should stand out and be listed at least ten times with a total of 50 listings (10 words entered 5 times each).
 * **MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON YOUR HOME PAGE!**
 * **Additional wordles may be used to accompany character descriptions and setting information for bonus points!**


 * CREATING WORDLES AND POSTING THEM ON YOUR WIKIS:**


 * ** Create a list of words that you can use in a document **
 * ** to keep words together, use a tilde between the words (Mrs.~ Sullivan) **
 * ** Go **to [|Wordle.net]
 * ** Click **on **Create your own**
 * ** Paste **or type in words
 * ** Click **on **Go**
 * ** Adjust **font, colors, and layout as you wish
 * ** Save **to public gallery
 * ** Download **copy
 * Use the PrtScrn button on your keyboard to capture a screen shot to your clipboard, then edit in Paint or PrintShop
 * Right-click from gallery and use "File save as"
 * ** Upload **to Wikispaces
 * **Note: If you use an image of a Wordle on your wiki, you must attribute the image to** [|**http://www.wordle.net/**]

__**//6. GLOGSTER: Characterization One Pager//**__

 * //Analyze a major character in your novel using illustrations, quotes, and commentary. What is the trait that is most noticeable about your character? What quotes support this trait? Why is it important for this character to act in this manner and possess this trait?//**


 * //REQUIREMENTS://**


 * one page poster to include at least 3 pictures, 3 quotes, and a 5 sentence paragraph of commentary that reveals and explains your character. Music and video clips will count as extra.
 * Register at www.glogster.com and create your account. Then you can get started! Be sure to add account info onto your info page.
 * **MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE CHARACTERIZATION PAGE!**