Jones,+iMovie+Trailers

=Theme Based iMovie Trailers=

Please identify opportunities for differentiation.
 * **Title**: ||< Theme via iMovie Trailers ||
 * **Subject**: ||< ELA ||
 * **Grade**: ||< 8 ||
 * **Time Frame**: ||< 4 Weeks ||
 * **Summary:** ||< Students will understand how authors create theme by selecting a theme, creating a story to develop and convey that theme, and then use iMovie Trailer templates to make a trailer for the movie adaptation of the created story which embodies the selected theme. ||
 * **Tasks**: ||< 1) Describe the main steps of the activity/lesson/project here
 * Students will form groups to discuss the project based method: roles, responsibilities, timelines, & conflict resolution and come up with a structure and strategy for the group's process;
 * Students discuss common themes of a variety of genres: horror, romance, action, technology run amok, comedy, etc.;
 * Students explore the iMovie Trailer template "themes" with a view to the type of camera shots (angles/distance/time);
 * Outline the shots required for the selected template into a storyboard based on the purpose of the shot and in particular the time of the shot;
 * In each part of the storyboard, students describe in detail what the shot is designed to convey; who will be included, where the shot will be taken, and any props or preparation required;
 * The storyboards are reviewed and examined for missing information and detail;
 * Groups produce a needs list and go about getting the resources needed;
 * Groups are released to scout locations and rehearse the scenes;
 * Groups review rehearsal shots for revision;
 * Final filming and editing is completed
 * Public showing in SFMS Academy Awards Night; ||
 * Objectives: ||< * What TEKS or other objectives does this activity/lesson project meet?
 * Creation of imaginative story;
 * Tonal and thematic analysis;
 * Linear plot development;
 * Digital storytelling;
 * Characterization with digital artifacts;
 * Collaboration with speaking and presentation;
 * Multi-media - video and still photos incorporated into trailer
 * Assessment: ||< How will you assess the students learning?
 * Assessment: ||< How will you assess the students learning?

In each group there were several jobs || What went well was the high level of engagement and indepencec the groups ||
 * Resources: ||< * What resources will be needed?
 * iPad + iMovie app
 * Filming set up: iPad tripod mount, lighting module, & tripod ||
 * **Teacher**
 * Reflections:** || Please share what went well, what was challenging and what you might tweak or modify for your next round....The level of engagement and independence far surpassed my expectations. As to what needed improvemment, clearly the planning portion needed more thorough scaffolding.
 * **Examples**: ||< * You Tube Playlist - [|SFMS Academy Awards] ||

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