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Students will analyze a scene from a book, synthesize the themes, plot, characters, and setting into a script. Then film the scene utilizing filmcraft. Students will use basics of video production teamwork to adapt a story/chapter from a novel using camera angles and shots, movement, editing, lighting, and sound. Each team plans their scene using storyboards, actors, directors, cinematographers, and editors. Students will then edit their scene and present to class for discussion.

Students are to create a movie trailer based on a movie/genre of their choice.

Students are to create a movie trailer based on the novel they just read. Their job is to think about what the author was trying to convey and then capture that essence, complete with theme and symbols present in the short film.

PSA must be from 30 Seconds to 3:00 min. And have a clear message, use persuasive device method, be measurable for effectiveness & clear meaning. PSA needs a defined audience & have title/credits. Music should be appropriate to topic and the level should be appropriate to hear Voice Over or Dialogue. PSA must contain a CALL TO ACTION referencing how to get involved via web link or phone or meeting place/time referenced via text AND/OR Voice Over of Text. Tagline is evident.

Students are to create a movie trailer based on the analysis of current movie trailers. Their job is to think about what the director was trying to convey and then capture that essence, complete with theme and symbols present in the short film.

Students are assessed on their usage of Google Docs for their Career Unit in Sophomore English

This was a combined effort for Gena Heins and Allison Peck. They have created a Newsletter with a target audience of 5th graders. They are hoping that the material in the Newsletter have provided the readers with a new way to tackle the issue of fair use and copyright laws. In doing so, they have also completed the requirments of posting the Newsletter on Google Docs.

This rubric is designed to asses the quality of a high school student's resume.

English 10 Introductory presentation

This rubric is designed to help students combine the sound editing skills of Audacity with their scriptwriting.

Essay topics: Into Thin Air and Night