Children's Story Presentations: Group Work
Below are two files that give the instructions for the children's Book Presentation Project and the Evaluation Form you will need to complete this project.
Assignment:
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Overview of the Project: To easily learn how most stories are put together, you can use the model of children's books. In a small group (3 people), you will choose a children's book, figure out its plotline and distinguish"plot elelments." You will then make up an adult version of the story, converting the story to one that might be suitable for more mature readers. Group projects are common in college classes; there is a skill to working well with others, a skill that the college values.
Plot Line: a plot line is a visual illustration of the sequence of a story: it divides the story into five (5) parts. Below is a blank plot line and one is a completed plot line for a short story, To Build a Fire. Your Children's Story Group will complete a plot line for the book you choose. Use the following files AND go to the bottom of this page to fine a youtube.com video to help you memorize plot elements.
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Plot Vocabulary: The five elements of the plot line are: Introduction, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution.
There are some other terms you need to know to discuss plots of stories.
These include the following:
1. conflict --the problem that the main character has
2. points of view--the ways that different people, readers, or characters tell or interpret a story
3. audience--the reader(s) that the authors thinks of when she/he writes
4. setting--where and when a story takes place
We will cover these terms in class. See if you can pass this plot vocabulary pre-test. When done, check your answers with your class notes. then try the post test on the same page. If you still don't recall the meanings of these terms, talk to others in your Children's Story group and compare definitions-- or ask for clarification in class.
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Sample Children's Story: proper length and level for presentation:
The Real Story of the Three Little Pigs: watch this video.
(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcsUfYBHhm4&feature=related)
Plot Line Elements via YouTube.com:
Here is a way to memorize plot line elements--music. Turn up the sound.
Peer and Instructor Evaluation: How Will I Be Graded? The project is graded by the instructor who will use the same criteria for scoring as you will use to give feedback to your peers. Constructive criticism is given in positive terms and with the intention of helping others see their strengths and weakness. The two forms below are for you to use in judging your own work as you plan and then present, and in review your peers' work.
Your instructor will provide you with forms for Peer Review on the day of the presentations. Use the criteria in the form above to think about what kinds of things to look for in a presentation. Your complete Peer Review forms are collected after presentations and then given to individuals. Take your time and make each peer review meaningul and helpful.
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