I+am+Poem

I am Assignment PA Standards -
 * NETS.1.6-8: Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology.
 * NETS.2.6-8: Students use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others.
 * NETS.3.6-8: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.
 * NETS.4.3-5: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources.
 * NETS.5.3-5: Students understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior.
 * NETS.6.6-8: Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems and operations.

Objectives -
 * Students will learn to use iMovie
 * Students will include transitions
 * students will add CLEAR relevant pictures
 * students will add text
 * Students will save properly

Evidence of best practice – students will be able to refer to the video and helpful tips on my wiki at anytime they get stuck and Model lesson before students are allowed to complete task.

flat =Directions= for the Poem: Use the beginning of each line and follow the directions in the parenthesis to complete each stanza I Am I am (two special characteristics) I wonder (something you are actually curious about) I hear (an imaginary sound) I see (an imaginary sight) I want (an actual desire) I am (the first line of the poem restated)

I pretend (something you actually pretend to do) I feel (a feeling about something imaginary) I touch (an imaginary touch) I worry (something that really bothers you) I cry (something that makes you very sad) I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

I understand (something you know is true) I say (something you believe in) I dream (something you actually dream about) I try (something you really make an effort about) I hope (something you actually hope for) I am (the first line of the poem repeated)

= Scoring for video - =

=**__ How I will grade your video – iMovie project __**=

You are to include:

1. Your entire poem in a pictorial presentation

2. Pictures are to clear and relevant to the words in the poem and DO NOT choose pictures with watermarks.

3. Words to be legible and moving a speed that the average person can read them

4. Include movement in your video

5. Be creative and inspiring

6. // Keep in mind // – capitalize “I”, no inappropriate music (No cursing or bashing of others), try to find ethnic appropriate pictures.

=** Scoring! **=

__Text – 15 points -__ All fonts/words are legible – color ok on the picture, All fonts are legible – letters can be read, The color/font is interesting (not the standard) __Transitions – 10 points -__ Transitions are included, Transitions are timed nicely

__English – 10 points-__ The pronoun “I” is capitalized, Spelling / grammar is **perfect**

__Pictures – 30 points -__ Pictures are clear, Pictures are placed well in screen (cropping – fit or Ken Burns), Pictures match the words

__Video/movement – 15 points -__ There is good movement in your video (Ken Burns effect and movement of words), The speed of words is appropriate – the average person can read it __Music – sound – 15 points-__ Volume is good, trails off at end (slowly ends), Appropriate

__Saved Correctly__ – 5 points

=** How to export and hand in your video **=

You first must **EXPORT**

Go to **SHARE** -> **Export using QuickTime…**

Save As: Rm# Name Iam

Where: Documents

Click SAVE

The video will export and take about 10 minutes.

2nd - Turning the **QUICKTIME VIDEO** into me via the **Hand In Folder**.


 * If you have a video iPod and would like to export your video to take home to play on your iPod you go to //Share-> Export Movie// – choose size //Medium// for Ipod

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