Project+Requirements

** //Each group member is responsible for choosing two of these and a Found Poem! Don't forget to put your name on all your work to receive credit for your projects.// **
 * //__MEDIA LITERACY PROJECTS__//**

** //PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED TO THE BEST IN CLASS FOR EACH PARTICULAR PROJECT. THERE WILL ALSO BE A "WICKED WIKI" PRIZE FOR THE GROUP WITH THE BEST OVERALL WIKI.// **


 * // 1. Animoto Movie Trailer (required) //**
 * //2. Google Earth Map// **
 * //3. Vuvox: Novel Representation// **
 * //4. Audacity Book Review// **
 * //5. Literary Techniques PowerPoint Presentation// **
 * //6. Theme Wordle// **
 * //7. Glogster One-Pager over a character// **
 * //8. Found Poem// // each person must contribute (required from all) //**
 * // 9. Newspaper Clipping //**
 * // 10. Fan Fiction with original scanned artwork //**

__**//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  __NOTE:__ Educators can apply for a free animoto plus account for use in the classroom
 * Username:**
 * Password:**

** __//2. GOOGLE EARTH: Setting//__ **

 * //Place a push pin at the location of the various settings of the novel//
 * Using 10 items in total, which may include the push pins, pictures and/or statements, explain why a person should or shouldn't visit these locations. BE PERSUASIVE!


 * MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE SETTING PAGE!

**//Tutorials will be offered on one of our lab days, but for now, go to Making Google Earth Maps and learn the basics!!!//**

__3. Vuvox: Novel Representation__ > > __Creat a Vuvox Collage:__ >
 * Create a Vuvox Account
 * Go to [] and create an account for yourself (click on "get a free account" in the upper right hand corner of the screen).
 * Create your own scrolling Collage presentation with pictures and text that represents the novel historically or symbolically using Vuvox. Click on the Create tab, then choose "Collage", then click the "+ create a new Collage!" button to get started. You will want to upload media (images, audio, video) and then drag and drop these into the Collage area.

To learn more about how to do this, watch the videos in the "Learn More!" section on this page: [] media type="custom" key="12189944" align="center"

Check out @http://www.vuvox.com/home/featured to see examples of other people's collages and get ideas for yours.

__ //4. AUDACITY: Book Review// __

 * //Write a book review about your novel and then record it on this site . Your book review must be one page long - front and back. You will receive a tutorial on writing literary reviews on one of our lab days. // **


 * // The library computers have this program for you to use. You can also 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
 * recorded review must last 1-2 minutes in length
 * you 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**

__ 5**. //Google Presentations: Presentation about Literary Techniques//** __

 * //Create a Google Presentation using examples/quotes of figurative language you gathered while reading the novel.// **


 * //REQUIREMENTS:// **
 * 10 slides
 * Each slide should include: quote with page #, types of technique (ex: simile, metaphor, irony, hyperbole, personification) and its meaning to the tone, mood, or theme of the novel (2-3 sentence commentary)
 * 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!//**

__6 **//. WORDLE: Theme//** __

 * //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.~Amos)**


 * ** 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/**]

__ **//7. 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!**

__ **[|8. FOUND POEM: Poetry]** __

 * Using descriptive words and phrases from your novel, create a poem about your novel (a character or characters, conflict, theme of the book, the plot, etc...). **


 * REQUIREMENTS: **
 * a 12 to 15 line poem formatted with at least 5 words and/or phrases from your novel.
 * poem does not have to rhyme
 * must have a unique and creative name
 * you may choose the format/technology in which to display your poem.


 * **MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE FOUND POETRY PAGE!**

__ 9. NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS __
Use the newspaper clip generator site, [], to create 3 unique headlining articles from your book.


 * REQUIREMENTS: **
 * each article must be 250 words in length
 * articles must be relevant to your novel's world
 * must be proofread


 * **ALL THREE MUST BE POSTED TO YOUR WIKI ON THE ARTICLES PAGE!**
 * **original artwork or images from Creative Commons on flickr are welcome here**

__ **10. FAN FICTION** __
Fanfiction, also known as f // an fiction // and // fanfic //, is fiction written by fans of a particular TV series, movie or book. It has probably been around as long as fiction has existed--girls penning their own ending to // Little Women // in which Beth survives and Jo marries Laurie, for example. As long as fan fiction is shared freely and not sold for profit, authors "look the other way" and let their fans write in their world despite copywright laws. In fanfic, you get to continue a story between two characters, change the ending, write "missing" scenes, or create new characters to exist in your chosen book.


 * Your fanfic must equate to 2 typed, double-spaced pages in length minimum, though your story may be longer.
 * Be creative! Your fanfic can span any of the possible choices listed above, or can include something I've failed to list, if you see me for approval first.
 * Give your fanfic a creative title.
 * Please provide a 1 paragraph introduction or "set up" for your fanfic so we can understand the significance or meaning behind your story.
 * Include an original scanned sketch or colored drawing to illustrate your story, or include 5 relevant, sequential images from flickr to accompany your story. **Be sure to give credit to Creative Commons (see links, tips, and tutorials) and/or use Noodle Tools to cite your images if they are not self-created.**
 * **PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD, PROOFREAD! DRAFT IN INDENTED PARAGRAPHS, PLEASE!!!**