Practice

R2L2 for Scene 1

Annotated Bibliography #6

Animoto Video #5

Create and post a 30-second Animoto video that includes your name, topic, 4 or more sections of research, and 4 or more images.  You also need to have at least three recognizable propaganda techniques and one persuasive appeal. This will serve as an advertisement and visual concept of your blog. This should be posted after your narrative poem. See the “Animoto Walkthrough” for detailed instructions. Cite all of your pictures with a proper works cited entry. 

The links are professional examples of a PSA from Ad Council. Pay attention to the detail and choice. 
Hurricane Sandy Relief- http://bcove.me/b84opobi


The following student examples are different than what is required above, but they are still good to view. Amanda: http://hiersisearch.blogspot.com/2010/10/animoto.html
Caroline: http://rabonisearch.blogspot.com/2011/03/addicted-to-shopping.html 
Kirsten: http://keedmonds.blogspot.com/2011/03/animoto-based-on-search-questions_6022.html

Animoto Walkthrough

To create your account

1. Go to http://www.animoto.com.

2. Click “Sign up” at the top of the page.

3. Enter your e-mail address, create a password, and enter other information. Click “Sign up.”

To create your video

1. Click “Create video” at the top of the page.

2. Beside “Animoto originals,” click “Short.” Then click “Create video.”

3. Click “Upload from your computer” to insert an image you have saved on your computer.

4. Click the “Add more” icon to insert your other images. Repeat this process until you have at least seven images.

5. Click the “Add text” icon to insert your text. Repeat this process until you have seven text boxes. (You may have    to split your questions to make them fit.)

                1^st            Main text: Your topic                           Sub text: Your Name

                2^nd           Your essential question

                3^rd-7^th     Your specific search questions

6. Rearrange your images and text by dragging them around in the boxes. Alternate between text and images.

7. Click the “Music” tab and follow the instructions to select music or upload your own.

8. Click the “Finalize” tab. Insert a title and description. Click “Create video.” 

To post your video on your blog

1. After your video has been processed, click “Video toolbox” at the bottom of the screen.

2. Click “Embed.” Then click “Copy code.”

3. In your blog, create a new post.

4. In the “Title” box, type Animoto based on search questions.

5. Click the “Edit HTML” tab.

6. Select “Edit,” then “Paste.”

7. To publish your post so it appears on your blog, click “Publish post.”

Narrative Poem- Post #4

Research Memo- Post #3

Below are three student sample research memos. Please feel free to follow them!

Brazil F. http://fulpisearch.blogspot.com/2012/03/research-memo.html
Kourtney B.- http://bassettisearch.blogspot.com/2012/03/body-modification-is-it-really.html
Mackenzie M-. http://mortonisearch.blogspot.com/2012/03/research-memo-1.html

Survey- Post #2

How to write good survey questions

Here are three examples of surveys. If you like their topic, then feel free to follow their blog!

Shelby H.: http://hilburnshelby.blogspot.com/2011/10/survey-questions.html
Royel: http://munizisearch.blogspot.com/2011/11/survey.html
Hayley: http://collinsisearch.blogspot.com/2011/11/survey.html

Exploratory Essay- Post #1

Click the icon below to see the handout for the exploratory essay.



Below is an example of an exploratory essay written by Mrs. Knowles. Use this as a guide.

The final paragraph and driving force of your research will be your essential questions. The final paragraph should contain questions that explain what you want to learn about your topic during your search. Include one overarching essential question and five more specific search questions that you will seek to answer. 

Here are links to three great examples of essential questions. If you like their topics, feel free to follow their  blogs!


Brianna:  http://bellamyisearch.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-i-want-to-know-about-my-topic.html

Katie: http://dwuletisearch.blogspot.com/2011/03/what-i-want-to-know-about-my-topic.html
Anthony: http://montgomeryisearch.blogspot.com/2011/03/do-you-feel-violated.html

Essential Questions: What are they and how do you write one?

1. What Is an Essential Question?
• Answering an essential question requires critical thinking. Instead of simply looking up answers, you conduct research and create an original answer. An essential question:
• provokes deep thought.
• solicits information-gathering and evaluation of data.
• results in an original answer.
• helps you conduct problem-related research.
• makes you produce original ideas rather than predetermined answers.
• may not have an answer.
• encourages critical thinking not just memorization of facts.
2. “ Essential vs. Traditional Questions “
• Not Essential:
• “ What is it like to live in Hong Kong?”
• Essential
• Which city in Southeast Asia is the best place to live?
• Not Essential:
• “What is diabetes?”
• Essential:
• Which serious disease most deserves research funding?
3. How do you write an essential question?
• Consider the focus of the research topic:
• Substance abuse, drug addiction, legal & illegal drugs (use your inspiration mind map)
• Ideas for a good essential question:
• may stem from your particular interests in a topic (e.g. What makes a drug “good”?, community resources (How is China dealing with substance abuse?)
• Begin with the 6 typical queries that newspaper articles address: Who? What? Where? When? Why? and How?
• From these questions formulate your essential question.
• Use: Which one? How? What if? Should? Why?
4. Types of Essential Questions
• Which one?
• How?
• What if?
• Should?
• Why?
5.  “How Questions “
• Examples:
• What are some sustainable solutions to environmental problems in your neighborhood, and how could they be implemented?
6. “What if Questions “
• What if questions are hypothetical, questions which ask you to use the knowledge you have to pose a hypothesis and consider options.
• Examples:
• “What if the Cultural Revolution had never happened?”
• “What if you didn’t have to go to school?”
7. “Should Questions “
• Should questions make a moral or practical decision based on evidence.
• Examples:
• “Should we clone humans?“
• “Should we discontinue trade with countries that abuse human rights?”
8. “Why Questions “
• Why questions ask you to understand cause and effect. “Why”helps us understand relationships; it helps us get to the essence of an issue.
• Examples:
• “Why do people abuse drugs?”
• “Why is the death rate higher in one Third World country than another?”

Source: http://www.slideshare.net/maryaliceosborne/essential-questions-for-students