Children's books are surprisingly filled with global themes.  This semester you will analyze MANY children's books as a launching off point for grade level research.  After completing research, you will use the skills in storytelling and technology that you have learned during the semester to develop a 2-6 minute Short Film looking in-depth at a Global Solutions.  

Keep in mind your final rubric as you create your video.

Project 1 Rubric

Project 1 Rubric

Process for creating a Short:

   
Phase 1: Idea Gathering

1. Read five books on a global community topic.  (2 of the books should be on grade level). Document your findings by listing the books in your Reading Record in your planner.  Ask Ms. Peacock-Preston for a stamp. 50 points
   You may choose to work on your own or to conduct your literature circles in multiple ways including, but not limited to, silent reading, whisper reading, readers' theater, etc.
2. Watch at least two Frontline World videos on Global topics that are of interest to you. Document your findings by writing FRIES or a Story Portrait for each video. 20 points
3. Document all of your findings on a brainstorm board with your class group, use the List, Group, Label process to identify and build your knowledge of Global Topics discussed in the books and films.  

    
    Phase 2: Preliminary Research

1. Individually, review all the topics your class has investigated (we will conduct this one day in class)
2. Pick one topic.
3. Create an ichart researching that topic. Place your ichart in your named folder. 100 points
4. Present your findings to the class before November 12th. Your presentation should be1 minute and 30 seconds in length.  Rubric for Presentation 10 points.

    
    Phase 3: Topic Research

1. With a group (minimum of 3 team members), develop a question for research.
2. Inquiry and research-I Charts.  Create and complete a detailed DIGITAL ichart documenting your at least 8 reliable sources. 200 points.
1. Select the text in this chart.
2. Copy it.
3. Paste the text into a Google Doc Spreadsheet
4. Save your document as COLOR PERIOD TOPIC
5. Share your work with your members and mspeacockpreston@gmail.com
   
3. See Ms. Peacock-Preston for  approval on November  24th. Print your chart. You may need to revise your ichart before approval. 

   I-Chart

   I-Chart

1. Choose your group roles
   

• Role A Script Writer (sets the vision and direction for the project)
• Role B Fact Checker/Researcher (attention to detail)
• Role C Camera and Editing
• Role D Manager/Talent-gathers materials, schedules necessary computer interview times, develops a film schedule
• Role E Researcher/Talent organizes the research process of the focused in-depth research for the group
  
  

1. Begin the Film Making Process
2. Present to another group for practice
3. Revision session with members of the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce (December 15th)
4. Complete the Film Making Process  500 points. Refer to the rubric charts.  
5. Premiere your film May 8th for the Jacksonville community.
6. Showcase your film, May 9th, to the Global Community on the Internet for others to act upon
7. Continue to think, question and act as a Citizen of the Global Community

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