Samantha+Schaefer+Week+7

Lesson #3


 * Grade Level/Subject Area:** 8th Grade Language Arts


 * Unit:** Expository/Historical Text


 * Lesson Topic:** Anne Frank


 * Content Standards:**


 * Strand** **2:** Historical and Cultural Text


 * //R08-S2C2-01://** Describe the historical and cultural aspects found in cross-cultural works of literature.


 * Strand** **3:** Expository Text


 * //R08-S3C1-03://** Distinguish fact from opinion in expository text, providing supporting evidence from text.


 * Objectives:**
 * SWBAT present researched information using digital storytelling through the use of Microsoft Movie Maker.


 * Technology:**
 * Internet
 * Computers (Mobile Lab)
 * Microsoft Movie Maker
 * Wikispaces


 * Lesson Overview:**

Using problem-based learning, students will use their researched information, taking into consideration the comments and suggestions of their peers, to digitally present the life of Anne Frank using Microsoft Movie Maker.


 * Procedures:**
 * 1) Students will return to their original heterogeneous small groups.
 * 2) Teacher will explain assignment expectations and model standard features of Microsoft Movie Maker to include a brief movie example.
 * 3) Each group will review their previous researched information and any comments or suggestions left by their peers.
 * 4) Students will create an outline detailing information concerning Anne Frank’s life to use as a template when creating their digital presentation.
 * 5) Students will conference with the teacher to ensure the outline template covers all assignment expectations before beginning their digital presentation.
 * 6) Using their outline template and Microsoft Movie Maker, each group will create a biographical presentation of Anne Frank that will be uploaded to the class wiki where it will be both viewed and review by peers.


 * Accommodations for Diverse Learners**

To accommodate diverse learners, while students are placed in teacher created groups, each student will perform a role to ensure the group is on task, working effectively and meeting classroom expectations. An example of the teacher created outline template will also be distributed as a graphic organizer.


 * Assessment:**


 * Informal:** In the mobile lab, as students are working in groups, the teacher will use informal assessment to check for student understanding and progress. Students will briefly conference with the teacher to ensure all assignment requirements are met.


 * Formal:** Students will be assessed formally with a rubric covering the Microsoft Movie Maker presentation as well overall wiki participation.