Teacher(s) Name: Mrs. Valerie Gross
School: Seven Pines ES
Grade Level(s): Grade 5
Content Area(s): Technology
Lesson Summary
Students create book trailers based on their choices of their favorite Reading Olympics’ books. Students utilize WeVideo, images, and other resources in order to develop original informative and persuasive videos that give viewers a “taste” of their favorite book. Videos will be shared with other students through Library website and with upcoming 5th graders who would like to participate in the reading program.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students research appropriate images and audio to apply to their book trailers. They apply their knowledge of the video technology tool through a process of trial and error.
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students acquire the help of their peers and librarian when assessing appropriate means to create video and elicit feedback from their peers and teachers when determining the success of their creation (video elements).
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students problem solve by asking questions, using trial and error practice, and finding experts among their peers and teachers in order to create videos.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Approaching – Explanation: Students discuss with peers and teachers about their creative approaches to the task of making appropriate book trailers. They utilize a variety of technology in order to develop original and thoughtful book trailers.
Student Artifact
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