Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum

Video Production Title
 wrightsteinbeck

 American Writers

A Research Model

 Hansberryatyler

Video Type

 Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the American Writers Research Model

After reading several works by the writer of your choice and studying criticism related to those works, you will prepare a formal written research paper.

Then, you will prepare a video presentation based on their final research paper. This presentation will be a reading of the paper with supplemental video, embedded parenthetical documentation where appropriate, and work cited page.
Approximate Time Needed Length will vary should be a minumum of 450 minutes (180 research/write, 90 film, 180 edit)
Curriculum Connections/Outcomes MSDE VSC English
Expectation 2.1
The student will compose oral, written, and visual presentations that inform, persuade, and express personal ideas.
Information Literacy AASL: 1, 2, 3
Technology Literacy

MSDE MTLSS: 1, 2, 3, 4 (5 if Internet research is used)

ISTE NETS: 1a, 2b, 3b, 4b

Media Literacy CML Core Concepts 1, 3, 4, 5
Learning Styles Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Tactile, Active, Reflective, Global, Analytical, Field Independent, Field Dependent
Skills
  • Research
  • Expository Writing
  • Story boarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Camera Techniques
  • Computer Editing
Production Environment Field Production
Activities
  1. As a class activity, show a sample
  2. Research topic
  3. Organize research
  4. Gather B-roll and stills
    • of American Writers
    • of Time period
    • Events
  5. Storyboard
  6. Write script
    • Students use information found in their research to write their script
  7. Plan production
    • Think about where and when to film
    • Who is performing? Who is running the equipment? WHO'S IN CHARGE?
  8. Rehearse
  9. Shoot and compile
  10. Edit final product
    • Use MovieMaker (or other software)
    • Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
    • Arrange video / pictures
    • Add transitions and titles
    • Edit audio
    • Finalize and save
  1. Present/ share
Differentiation
  • Assign production roles appropriate to student needs and/or abilities
  • Extended time
Assessment Suggestions Documentary rubric
Extension
  • Submit to a contest
  • Peer critique and/or gallery walk
  • Submit to BCPS Education Channel
  • Upload to Safari or School Tube
  • Embed in a Power Point presentation
  • Add to electronic portfolio
  • Broadcast school wide