Summary
In this lesson students will be given the opportunity to design an avatar as a group called a “voki” using the voki website. Their avatar must be a character from our novel study, Holes. Each students will be given a specific job to do for their group. One group member will be in charge of designing the avatar on the voki website. Another group member will be in charge of gathering information about their chosen character. They will work with another group member to write a descriptive paragraph describing their character in detail using vivid vocabulary and figurative language. Next, students will collaborate and discuss the best methods to use to advertise their voki to a major toy company. At the conclusion of the lesson, students will vote as a class on which voki characters should be sold to the company.
TIPC Ratings
The teacher models strategies to guide student investigation. Designs challenges that promote synthesis of resources to address an authentic task. Supports students as they acquire, evaluate, and apply information. The students construct questions to guide research. Assemble and organize information to address authentic tasks. Use tools to powerfully display and interact with information.
The teacher facilitates and formatively assesses authentic tasks where students are engaged in meaningful communication and purposeful collaboration. The students establish group norms, form teams, and organize roles to address an authentic task. Use appropriate digital tools to facilitate collaboration.
The teacher Facilitates and formatively assesses authentic tasks where students are engaged in meaningful questioning, critical thinking and problem solving. The students Generate and respond to purposeful questions. Justify decision-making and/or problem-solving practices. Reflect on their roles as critical thinkers and/or problems solvers and set goals for future growth.
The teacher develops, facilitates and assesses a learning environment where students are engaged in creativity and innovation. The students Synthesize existing and self-generated knowledge to create new ideas and products within and beyond assignment parameters. Choose strategic risks that support innovation. Reflect on the creative/innovative process and set goals for future growth.
Student Artifact
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Holes Character Project
Contents:
- Lesson Plan
- Student Reflection Surveys
- Student Samples
