Creating Comma Instructional Videos

Behavior Goals/Objectives:
Upon completion of this project, the student will be able to:
o Identify the elements of the comma rules and create a tutorial explaining the rule.
o Use technology effectively to support learning and accomplish a purpose.
o Design appropriate examples, metaphors, and/or analogies to illustrate concepts.

Essential Questions:
o What are the comma rules? Do I understand them completely?
o Do I know them well enough to teach them to someone else?
o What is the best way to teach the concept to my peers?
o How can I effectively use technology to do this?

Materials: Flip video cameras/digital cameras/web cams/cell phones (depending on resources)-one for each group. These resources are necessary in order to complete the lesson.

Anticipatory Set: Since students are already aware of the comma rules, the anticipatory set is focused on the final product. Give the students wipe boards and have them explain the comma rule to a partner, using the board and several examples. Make sure each student is able to attempt to teach another person.

Lesson: The teacher will instruct the students that they will be creating their own instructional videos that illustrate and teach the commas rule. Students will be grouped and assigned a single rule. An in-depth analysis of the rubric will help students understand the requirements of the project.
Before students begin planning their video, the teacher will demonstrate the process. First, a storyboard will need to be set up, showing what action/narration will be present in each shot. Then, the shot should be practice before being filmed. The teacher should perform each step and answer questions along the way.
Once the steps have been modeled and the rubric reviewed, students may begin their story board. Once finished, each group must have a conference with the teacher. Revisions must be made as necessary and then students can be assigned a camera to begin filming.
Depending on the student’s knowledge, the film can be edited if necessary, but it is not required.

Assessment: Final product must meet all elements of the rubric.