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Example Video: Book Trailer

Project Description: In this project, students create a short video trailer for a book they’ve read- just like a movie trailer, but for a novel. The book trailer introduces the main characters, setting, and central conflict without giving away the ending. Students also aim to capture the tone, mood, and excitement of the story.

Learning Outcome: Students will analyze and summarize key elements of a novel and communicate its central themes and conflict through a multimedia format.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.7.2: Determine a theme or central idea of a text and analyze its development.

ISTE Creative Communicator 1.6.c: Students use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.

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Example Video: Literature Review Podcast

Project Description: In this project, students will work individually or in small groups to plan, record, and edit a podcast episode discussing a piece of literature they’ve read in class. Each episode should include thoughtful analysis, discussion of themes and characters, key moments in the text, and personal interpretations.

Learning Outcome: Students will analyze and interpret literature, support ideas with text-based evidence, and communicate insights through a structured podcast.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.8.1: Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2: Determine a theme and analyze its development

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Example Video: Comic Book Explainer Video

Project Description: In this project, students will create a comic book style animation that tells a story or communicates information about a topic. using dynamic visuals, speech bubbles, and comic-style backgrounds and transitions.

Learning Outcome: Students will synthesize information into a coherent narrative or explanation and present it using a visual, comic-style video format that demonstrates both content understanding and creative communication.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.

ISTE 1.6.b Creative Communicator - Original and Remixed Works: Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

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Example Video: First Person Biography

Project Description: In this project, students will create a first person biography from the point of view of someone they studied in class, such as a historical figure or literary character! 

Learning Outcome: Students will research and summarize the life and contributions of a significant individual and communicate their findings visually using digital tools.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6-8.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.

ISTE 1.3 Knowledge Constructor: Students evaluate and curate information from digital sources.

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Example Video: Animated Infographic

Project Description: In this project, students will create an animated infographic to visually communicate key information about a topic they studied in class. The infographic should include text, images, and simple animations that help explain the topic clearly and creatively. 

Learning Outcome: Students will synthesize and communicate key information about an academic topic through visual storytelling and animation.

Content Standards:

ISTE 1.3.a Effective Research Strategies: Students use effective research strategies to find resources that support their learning needs, personal interests and creative pursuits.

ISTE 1.6.b Original and Remixed Works: Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.

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Example Video: Lorraine Hansberry

Project Description: Create a short film exploring an author’s life and literary work. Research their biography, analyze their writing, and show how life experiences influenced their stories.

Learning Outcome: Students will research and analyze the relationship between an author's life and their literary contributions through multimedia storytelling.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.9: Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly.

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Example Video: Where I'm From

Project Description: Write a personal poem inspired by “Where I’m From” by George Ella Lyon, then bring it to life by recording your voice, adding imagery, and setting it to music in a video.

Learning Outcome: Students will express personal identity through poetry, imagery, and multimedia storytelling.

Content Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.5.5: Include multimedia components to enhance the development of main ideas or themes.

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