Activity+Two

=Objectives:=
 * **Working with a group, translate a given Common Core Reading Standard to a visual interpretation that unpacks the standard and explains exactly what students must know and be able to do.**
 * **Present the visual interpretation in a digital medium of your choice.**



A Model
I created this presentation with Animoto using the supplies in the pic at right.
 * I studied the standard, getting the big idea by analyzing the Anchor standard, then looking specifically at the grade level progression of specific skills in the History and Social Studies. I asked myself exactly what students would have to know and be able to do, circling key nouns and verbs.
 * Using markers and paper, I drew a succession of ideas--converting key ideas to visual representations.
 * I cut them out and snapped a pic of each with my camera on my iPhone, and emailed the photos to my email so that I could download and save images on my computer.
 * I selected a pre-formatted template, and uploaded the images to Animoto.
 * I selected music within Animoto, and presto--I had a video.
 * Animoto emailed me a link to the finished video. I copied the embed code and embedded the video on this page (using the HTML Widget).
 * Working alone, it took me thirty-five (35 minutes) to complete--from start to finish.

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Step One: Unpack the Standard

 * Work with your group to unpack the standard to determine exactly what students must know and be able to do.
 * Use the Unpacking Standards Hand-Out to guide your group.

Step Two: Plan How You'll Translate Ideas to Visual Explanation

 * Decide how you will translate the written standard to a visual interpretation that conveys exactly what students must know and be able to do. You may use any digital medium you choose, such as...
 * A video composed of hand-drawn illustrations similar to the model
 * A slideshow of diagrams or graphic organizers or images/clipart
 * A flyer or brochure
 * A webpage
 * Any other creation you can imagine
 * An infographic

Step Three: Create Presentation

 * Decide what digital tool you will use, such as...
 * Animoto or Photopeach to create a video
 * Google Sites to create a webpage
 * Upload a slideshow, brochure, or flyer to Google Docs.
 * Create an infographic with Wordle or
 * Any other tool of your choice

Step Four: Present Your Creation

 * Be prepared to present your visual interpretation to the class.
 * Share your creation by adding it to our slideshow.