Motivational News
Grades
Intermediate
(Can be modified for other grades. Posters, WebPages or displays made instead of videos)
Task:
The students will create their own news story about positive events that have happened or are happening around the school. News stories will then be displayed of large TV in the front entrance for all staff, students and community members to see.
Background Knowledge:
- Use of computers
- Use of video cameras
- Movie editing
Resources:
- Computers
- Video cameras
- TV
- Computer program like Windows Movie Maker
Lesson Overview:
Part 1
Students will brain storm things that are happening around the school that are positive. In groups the students will pick which story they will be covering. They will then have to write questions that they will ask to get the information on that story. They will also make a list of people that they will have to interview or video tape.
Part 2
Students will perform interviews and gather information about news stories. Jot notes and pictures can be taken. Scripts will be written and proof read and edited for taping.
Part 3
Students will set up a background or video tape at the location of the news story. Video editing will be done and final product created.
Assessment:
. Video News Report Rubric
Members of Group: ______________________________________________________
Title of Video: _____________________________________
Level 1
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Level2
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Level3
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Level4
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Video
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Organization
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Audience cannot understand presentation because there is no sequence of information
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Audience has difficulty following presentation because student jumps around
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Audience can usually follow presentation
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Student presents information in logical, interesting sequence which audience can follow
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Content
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Content is weak. Facts are inaccurate. Student should have research in more depth
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Student is uncomfortable with information
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Student is at ease with content and has an easy flow within the message
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Student demonstrates full knowledge of the product and engages the audience with enthusiasm
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Volume and clarity
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Student mumbles, incorrectly pronounces terms, and speaks too quietly for viewing audience to hear
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Student's voice is low. Student incorrectly pronounces terms. Audience members have difficulty hearing
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Student's voice is clear. Student pronounces most words correctly. Most audience members can hear with little effort
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Student uses a clear voice and correct, precise pronunciation of terms. Student is enthusiastic
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Length
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0 – 1 minutes
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1-2 minutes
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2 – 3 minutes
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3 – 4 minutes
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Participation
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1 or 2 team members do most of work
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2-3 members do most of work; talking; others do very little
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All or most members participate but some are not very prepared
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All members are prepared and participate well in the presentation
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Written Copy
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Grammar
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Many grammatical errors that effect clarity and style
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A few grammar mistakes but does not affect clarity and style
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Grammar usage is usually correct and contributes to clarity and style
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Grammar usage is correct and contributes to clarity and style
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Punctuation
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Many punctuation errors that make reading difficult
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A few punctuation mistakes but does not affect reading the text
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Punctuation is fairly smooth and guides the reader through the text
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Punctuation is smooth and guides the reader through the text
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Spelling
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Many spelling errors
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A few spelling errors
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Spelling is virtually error free
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Spelling is error free, even on more difficult words
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