Integrating Video Production into the Curriculum
Video Production Title

Background for American Literature

A Research Model

Video Type 5 minute Documentary
Description/Overview

Integrated with the Background for American Literature Research Model

Your task will be to study a particular time period in depth together with a small group of your classmates. Your group will become specialists in this time period and will then present your findings to the class in an informative and creative way. Your teacher will assign one of the following time periods for your group:

After completing your research, you will plan and create a video for the class to inform them about the time period.
Approximate Time Needed 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
  • Script Writing
  • Story boarding
  • Ability to work in a team
  • Public Speaking
  • Interviewing
  • 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 selected time period
    • of significant historical figures/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 Movie Maker (or other software)
    • Import the video from camera and/ or other sources
    • Arrange video / pictures
    • Add transitions and titles
    • Edit audio
    • Finalize and save
  11. 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 SchoolTube
  • Embed in a PowerPoint presentation
  • Add to electronic portfolio
  • Broadcast school wide