Assignments and Handouts

Final Letter

I want you to write a final letter to me.  In it want you to reflect on how you did with the class.  Some things to consider:

You can turn this in on the last day—ultimately the deadline for all work is Exhibition Day.  It should be at least a page and should reflect your best writing.

 

Final Video and Last Daze Checklist

Your final writing assignment can be the Introduction and Dream Bibliography.  If you want to turn that into a video, then do so.The other option for the Final Video involves your choosing a topic you love, wish people knew more about or something you want to say. In groups—or alone—you will choose someone’s essay to turn into a final project.

 

Here are some things you need to be doing:

 

 

Final Video Rubric

 

Content: Relevant and interesting topic; video tells a story or has a message.  Its theme is obvious and well-developed and tells compelling story; grabs attention of the audience.

A=Always and Throughout                        B=Sometimes                        C=Not Consistently

 

 

Writing: The text/voice over has been worked on and polished to flow and be read aloud.

A=Always and Throughout                        B=Sometimes                        C=Not Consistently

 

 

Video: The video relates to the text, is carefully edited and has enough variety to maintain interest and captivate the audience

A=Always and Throughout                        B=Sometimes                        C=Not Consistently

 

 

Audio: The audio enhances the message, is clear and does not distract from the essay and overall message.

A=Always and Throughout                        B=Sometimes                        C=Not Consistently

 

 

Timing: The words, visuals and sounds work together and are thoughtfully synchronized.

A=Always and Throughout                        B=Sometimes                        C=Not Consistently

                Warm up: If you had the world's attention, what would you say?

            Make a list under each heading: