Flip Video Book Trailer

Title: Flip Video Book Trailer

KS state standards met:
Reading: The student…
1. describes different aspects of major and minor characters
and explains how those aspects influence characters' interactions
with other characters and elements of the plot, including resolution
of the major conflict.
2. identifies major and minor elements of the plot.
Media: The student...
1. practices responsible use of technology systems.
2. uses technology tools to enhance learning.
3. uses a variety of media to communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences.

Objective: To understand story elements of a fiction book while using a new piece of technology

Time: At least 8 one hour periods

Procedure: Before the project takes place, teacher must provide background information on book trailers and how each piece of technology will work and be implemented.
1. Students must have a read a fiction book first to complete this project.
2. Students then gather information such as the characters, setting, conflicts, and climax on paper.
3. Internet is used to find images of book settings or the book cover and be properly cited in the book trailer.
4. The mood of the book is portrayed through music from copyright free music at freeplaymusic.com.
5. Students create a video storyboard using supplied graphic organizer with descriptions of video and any narration or text that will be on each movie maker scene.
6. Filming of scenes from the book's major events using other students in the same class will take several days.
7. Students will upload their Flip Videos and import into Movie Maker. Teacher instruction of this step is a must. A step-by-step instructional paper will help.
8. Using Movie Maker students will create a title, Flip Video scenes that tell about the book, and a works cited ending. This will also take several days. All work must be saved on the hard drive or Jump drive.
9. When finalized, students will present their book trailer to the class.
10. Videos can also be uploaded to Edmodo where other students can view and critique for peer evaluations.