Title

 

  Title: “Picturing America”

Topic: Research Unit

Grade Level

Designer:

9

Leslie Edmonds

Standard:

ELA9RL2 The student applies knowledge of the concept that the theme or meaning of a selection represents a universal view or comment o life or society and provides support from the text for identifying the theme.  

ELA9W3 The student uses research and technology to support writing.

ELA9W1 The student produces writing that establishes an appropriate organizational structure, sets a context and engages the reader, maintains a coherent focus throughout, and signals closure.

ELA9C1

 

The student demonstrates understanding and control of the rules of the English language, realizing that usage involves the appropriate application of conventions and grammar in both written and spoken formats.  

ELA9LSV1 The student participates in student-to-teacher, student-to-studen and group verbal interactions. •

Information Literacy area of weakness: research skil skills ls

Understandings:   • • • • • • • • • • •

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How to log on to Internet to locate sources of information Use search engines to locate sources of information Use GALILEO as a source of information for research project How to create citations/bibliographies for both print and non-print n on-print sources How to use periodical indices; identify author, title, publisher, copyright dates and an d other information How to combine or transfer information from different applications to prepare and present Use technology tools to convey information and ideas, communicate, and collaborate at all levels. Evaluate web sites for accuracy of information (reliability, credibility, accuracy) Use a variety of indices Use OPACs to locate resources in a library media center  Differentiate the strengths of different formats and determine the resource most appropriate to their  needs. Employ appropriate research strategies Work independently Respect the rights of all patrons in the media center 

 

 

Essential Questions:   Overarching Questions: How do artists communicat communicate e through their artwork? How does art reflect culture as well as shape it? How can examining artwork  develop, reinforce and improve students’ research skills? How can we utilize the resources in the media center? How can technology enhance understanding? Does the addition of a visual component in the research process enhance learning and research skills? Why am I writing and for whom? What do good speakers sound like?

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How can we connect American artists and their works with the themes of “The American Dream” and “Journeys” followi the English Department’s thematic unit study? How do we find primary and secondary sources in the media center? How do we produce and presen a multimedia presentation usin the information we found through research? How do we cite our sources? How do we speak so we are understood?

 

 

Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences  

 

Introductory Activity Activity:: Library Orientation – choose a subject/author of interest and find three books by using the OPAC.  

Discuss the theme:  The American Dream- What does it mean and how do we see examples of it all around us?

Possible Theme Discussions Discussions:: Disjunction and isolation Connecting cultures  The American Dream American Values

  Rationale:  Trace the spirit of the American people from the hope of victory in Europe through the feeling of isolation and hopelessness of the Great Depression, to the re-emergent faith in and enthusiasm for American values on the brink of World War I.  

 

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Watch introdutory video on Picturing America to get a sense of o f what this project will entail. Walk about – examine large Picturing America displays to choose image for research Choose groups for project Use GALE Student edition to find periodical article on author or painting Use OPAC to find book on author or painting Use reference section to get information on author or painting Complete bibliography cards on each source Choose one quote (per group member) that embodies the theme from chosen sources to use in Power  Point presentation Provide critique of painting using notes from discussion and research including reflections concernin light, movement, medium, etc. Create a power point on author/painting citing a quote from one of the sources used Import picture(s) of the artwork discussed Deliver oral presentation to class on author/painting

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collaborate on materials and process then co-teach skills in library use a variety of collaboratively designed tools for assessing student achievement (rubrics & student  presentations to peers/teacher)

 

Resources: Media Services – High Information Literacy Checklist http://www.clayton.k12.ga.us/departmen http://www.clayton.k12.ga .us/departments/instruction ts/instruction/mediaservices/ /mediaservices/highsc highsc ol.asp   Plagiarism:

 

http://edmondsplagiarism.wikispaces.com/   Pathfinder:  Art Pathfinder: 

Group Presentation of “Picturing America”  This project will be graded for each each individual. Part of the grade is calculated on group work work (6

for individual effort (40%). (40%). The group must present on Friday and ex explain plain to the class the them works, and overall understanding gained through the project. All member members s must participate iin n presentation of the power point.

Working cooperatively with your group, the power point presentation should contain (in this ord

  1. a.   b. c. 2. 3. a.   b. 4. a.   b. c.

A title slide (10%) Title the presentation, The names of all groups members A controlling idea of theme for your work. Import a copy of the picturing America feature you are discussing (10%) Provide some critique of the item (30%) Use the notes worked on in class The group reflections concerning light, movement, medium, etc. A slide per group member (20%)A quote from an associated article. A brief statement of understanding The group member’s name

 

5. a.

Bibliography (citations for each of the following) (10%) Picturing America information (Print)

b. 

All member articles (Non print- Internet)

c. 

Reference article from within our library (Print)

6. 

Extra Credit- Any creative element added for aesthetics (must add to the presen

related to the theme discussed- Be prepared to justify the addition of each item!) w possible fifteen extra points for the project a. 

Music

b. 

Animation

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Movie clips

d. 

Original photography

e. 

Draw or paint elements

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The final 20% is based on the presentation in class per individual.

a. 

Speaking

b. 

Body language

c. 

Cohesiveness to theme and group work

d. 

Projection

 

 

 

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