My GT kids are doing a movie for their end of the year project. They picked from a short story we read, and are turning it into a movie.
I know one group is doing Sherlock Holes and another Robin Hood. I was really pulling for someone to do The Lottery, but no one had my vision.
Here's their timeline:
Delegation of tasks/outline: due today
Script/Movie posters: due 5/8
Soundtrack: due next Wednesday 5/13
Trailer: due 5/18
Movie: due 5/29
I gave them a very extensive rubric and made it clear I am expecting professional, quality work. But I feel I have been a little lax with these students this year. We did some really neat things, but I probably left too much up to student choice. Next year (if I'm still teaching it, which I really, really hope I am) I will have more of a plan.
Of course, since it's a mixed level class, I'll have many of the same students next year...which could be a problem if/when I try to change the classroom management. We'll see :)
*photo from here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/zero101/3321885683/
2 comments:
Bravo new teacher. Keep the challenges coming. We need your energy and new blood. Stick with us
Bonnie
This sounds like a terrific project--I can't wait to do these types of things in my own classroom.
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