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=Stage 2 Determine Acceptable Evidence.=

Who are we and what makes us unique? We all possess individual character traits that contribute to who we are as a person. In this unit you will analyze characters in a piece of literature to define and interpret their specific character traits. You will get into the "heads" of characters, imagine how they look, what they think, how they might act in a certain situation, what are their likes and dislikes.You can then make inferences to why the author created a character and what influence do they have on the plot or theme of the story. In the process, you will examine your own character traits and discuss what affect they have on your life story.
 * Performance Task (Summary in G.R.A.S.P.S. form): **(T)** ||
 * **Goal**:Through analysis of characters in a literary work, students will then explore their own unique character traits and how they impact their life, and who they are as a person.


 * Role**:Storyteller/ Artistic Designer/ Independent film makers


 * Audience**: Producers, talent scouts, young hip audience, perspective movie goers


 * Situation**: Movie Premiere (popcorn): To showcase what you have learned about yourself and how we define ourselves as individuals, you will create a "MiLife" multi-media presentation that combines traditional and non-traditional art forms with language arts. You will utilize your imagination and technical skills to design a project, in your own distinct style, that depicts who you are, and what makes you unique. Who knows, maybe you will be chosen at the "Movie Premiere" as a character for a new movie __The Wicked Adventures of Three Small-town Mainahs.__

=Assessment Task Blue Print=
 * Product/Presentation**: MiLife/Autobiography: You will use Keynote or iMovie to create a personal, creative and visually engaging presentation about "you" that includes images,video,music and language that reflect ideas and beliefs that are important to you in your life, and that communicates to your audience an understanding of "who you are" and what makes you unique.
 * Standards (criteria from both rubrics**): ||
 * Other Evidence (quizzes, test, prompts, observations, dialogues, work sample, etc.):**
 * Other Evidence **(OE)** ||
 * * Dialogue and classroom discussion to show perspective on characters and their influence on a story plot or theme. Imagine how a character in the story might feel about a certain incident. How might you feel in their place?
 * Interpretation of vocabulary work with **Inspiration character webs**.
 * Reflection on Personal Inventory survey before and after performance task.
 * Apply understanding of concepts,Design a **Bio Poem using Wordle** that puts your individual characteristics in perspective with your beliefs and values.
 * Explain and organize your MiLife story development through the use of a Storyboard that incorporates the outlined project requirements( will involve the use of **Keynote** and, **digital photos**, **PhotoBooth** oral intro, music, Bio Poem, text)
 * Self-portrait in an art medium of choice ( collaborative content area). ||
 * Student Self-Assessment and Reflection**
 * Self-Assessment **(SA)** ||
 * * KWL- (pre&post reflection)
 * Overall unit/project checklist
 * Review of project rubric-Think-Pair-Share with another student to peer assess projects. ||

//**What understandings/goals will be assessed through this task?**// **(G)** Grade 5:Students will use knowledge of character analysis to make inferences on how authors use characters to influence or develop theme or plot. ||
 * Understanding || Goal (MLR) ||
 * * Students will use knowledge of character analysis to make inferences on how authors use charactersto influence or develop theme or plot.
 * All characters and individuals have a unique set of traits.
 * A characters traits and behaviors directly influence plot or theme.
 * Through analysis of literary characters, students will gain insights into their own character traits. || •ELA-A2 Literary Text

perspective on their own character traits. || • Literary characters influence a story's plot or theme as personal character traits influence a person's life. ||
 * What criteria are implied in the standard(s) understanding(s) regardless of the task specifics? What qualities must student work demonstrate to signify that standards were met?** Students must meet or exceed all criteria as described in Project and Presentation Rubrics. The students must produce and original, organized, attractive, well written and developed autobiographical project that demonstrates an understanding of character traits as applied to literary characters and to the deeper understanding of their own personal character traits.
 * Big Idea || Big Idea ||
 * • Knowledge of literary characters will give students

//**Through what authentic performance task will students demonstrate understandings?**//
 * //**Task Description:**// **(T)** ||
 * MiLife/Autobiographical Multimedia Project: You will use Keynote or iMovie to create a personal, creative and visually engaging presentation about "you" that includes images,video,music and language that reflect ideas and beliefs that are important to you in your life, and that communicates to your audience an understanding of "who you are" and what makes you unique. ||

//**What student products/performances will provide evidence of desired understandings?**//
 * Type II Product || Type of Presentation ||
 * * Multi-media Keynote Presentation to include: a variety of web based tools with digital and audio enhancements. || * Students will present with LCD projector and appropriate peripherals, they will introduce their project and make a short statement about the process and answer questions at the end.
 * Project will be uploaded to classroom Wiki. ||

//**By what criteria will student products/performances be evaluated?**// •Speaks Clearly •Posture and Eye Contact •Preparedness •Comprehension •Technical-Technology use in presentation ||
 * Product Criteria || Presentation Criteria ||
 * * Originality
 * Organization
 * Mechanics
 * Requirements/Technology
 * Attractiveness
 * Content || •Enthusiasm
 * 2004 ASCD and Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe**