Making Curriculum Pop2024-03-29T11:21:41ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhanghttp://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2790078621?profile=RESIZE_48X48&width=48&height=48&crop=1%3A1http://mcpopmb.ning.com/forum/topic/listForContributor?user=22d4kkvya5620&feed=yes&xn_auth=noFanfiction rubricstag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2019-04-24:2665237:Topic:1886102019-04-24T16:03:45.118ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I am an English Pedagogy major/Secondary Education minor at UNCC. I'll be starting my student teaching in September. </p>
<p>I'm designing a unit for one of my classes wherein the students will be working on a piece of fanfiction (prose or video). I have created a rubric for the final project, but I don't feel good about it because it contains such vague terminology (I'll copy/paste it below). My professor suggested I inquire here if anyone has ideas about how to grade…</p>
<p>Hi everyone,</p>
<p>I am an English Pedagogy major/Secondary Education minor at UNCC. I'll be starting my student teaching in September. </p>
<p>I'm designing a unit for one of my classes wherein the students will be working on a piece of fanfiction (prose or video). I have created a rubric for the final project, but I don't feel good about it because it contains such vague terminology (I'll copy/paste it below). My professor suggested I inquire here if anyone has ideas about how to grade fanfiction (or any fiction, really) in a way that is not purely subjective. </p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Amy </p>
<p><b>Fanwork Rubric</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Possible Points: 30</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you work in a pair or a group, since each of you should have a specific character you are focusing on/writing as/portraying, each member of the group/pair will receive their own grade.</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Character Voice</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: It should be clear that you attempted to capture the “voices” of the characters, particularly your character of focus. This can be accomplished through use of:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*</span><b>Vocabulary</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(including pet names, slang, etc),</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*</span><b>Syntax</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(how they phrase what they say/think - Do they tend to speak in complete sentences? Do they tend to speak formally? Jokingly? Do they exaggerate? Do they tend to tease or flirt?)</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">*</span><b>Non-verbal cues</b> <span style="font-weight: 400;">(facial expressions, mannerisms, physical habits)</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">10 points: “Voice” is consistent with canon throughout the story. There are plenty of specific, clear examples (the reader could highlight them) of character-specific voice elements. (If you can justify how it is accurate, it probably is.)</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7 points: “Voice” is at times consistent with canon, at times not. There are a few recognizable (highlightable) references to the above-named elements of voice, but several thoughts/lines which do not contain them.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 points: There are no discernible references to the above-named elements of voice.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Originality and tone will be graded on a 5-10 point scale</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: There should be an original storyline, or a new version of an existing storyline (from a different character’s POV, for instance). Again, if you can articulate how your work meets the criteria, you should be set.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">10 points: There is a significant amount of creativity and originality in the plot/text. The tone of the story fits the character of focus. If it is a retelling of a scene, the perception of the character of focus should be discernibly different than the way the scene was portrayed in canon.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">7 points: The plot does differ from that of canon, but is predominantly a summary of the original work OR the scene does not reveal a shift in tone to match the character of focus.</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 points: The work is simply a summary of a scene, or a book trailer.</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Grammar/Mechanics (including punctuation) will be graded on a 0-5 point scale</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Since this is a formal assignment, correct grammar and mechanics are expected. *Grammar errors due to character voice will not count against you. In other words, if your character tends to use incorrect grammar and you portray this in a way that is recognizable, it will not count as an error.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 points: No grammar/mechanics errors</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 points: Fewer than five errors</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">3 points: More than five errors, but not so much that they distract the reader</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">0 points: A distracting amount/level of grammar/mechanics errors</span></li>
</ul>
<p></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Length will be graded on a 0-5 point scale</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">: Your piece should be long enough to develop a complete original story or retell an entire scene from the book. If you decide to use a “Dear Friend” letter format, there needs to be enough letters (or a developed enough letter) so that the reader can see some character or plot development. Note: Unless you are rewriting an ending, your story does NOT have to have a resolution to be considered complete. It does, however, need to end gracefully (the way a chapter of a book might end).</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">5 points: Story is long enough that a full scene and/or plot/character development is portrayed</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">0 points: Story is not long enough to portray a full scene or for plot or character development</span></li>
</ul>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Translated Material (credit/no credit for 4 points)</span><span style="font-weight: 400;">:</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Four points will be awarded for providing the translated story or script. If it is in English, provide a written translation in Spanish; if it is in Spanish, provide a written translation in English.</span></p>
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">4 points: translation is provided</span></li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;"><span style="font-weight: 400;">0 points: no translation is provided</span></li>
</ul>
<p></p> MakeBeliefsComix Printable: Writing Opening Lines for Inaugural Addresstag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2017-01-17:2665237:Topic:1658222017-01-17T15:00:22.665ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p>As Donald Trump prepares his Inaugural address this week <a href="http://makebeliefscomix.com/" target="_blank">MakeBeliefsComix.com</a> shares a classroom writing activity to help him come up with the opening lines of his speech. Students can click on the printable, write on it and mail it to the President-Elect</p>
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<p>As Donald Trump prepares his Inaugural address this week <a href="http://makebeliefscomix.com/" target="_blank">MakeBeliefsComix.com</a> shares a classroom writing activity to help him come up with the opening lines of his speech. Students can click on the printable, write on it and mail it to the President-Elect</p>
<div><span>Go to: <a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=%EF%BB%BFFeatured&file=586_Print.GIF" target="_blank">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=%EF%BB%BFFeatured&file=586_Print.GIF</a></span><div class="yj6qo ajU"></div>
</div> Hip-Hop Meets Comics: Pop Cultural Mashuptag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2016-05-17:2665237:Topic:1631402016-05-17T12:23:23.808ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p>Check out this great discussion about University of Oregon's event about the intersection of comics and hip-hop:</p>
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<p><span>"Musicology professor Loren Kajikawa and English professor Ben Saunders, a UO duo with top chops in this area of pop culture, have organized an event about the intersection of hip-hop and comics, including a special panel discussion and performance Friday, May 20. “Hip-Hop and Comics: Cultures Combining” is part of a new exhibit at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum…</span></p>
<p>Check out this great discussion about University of Oregon's event about the intersection of comics and hip-hop:</p>
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<p><span>"Musicology professor Loren Kajikawa and English professor Ben Saunders, a UO duo with top chops in this area of pop culture, have organized an event about the intersection of hip-hop and comics, including a special panel discussion and performance Friday, May 20. “Hip-Hop and Comics: Cultures Combining” is part of a new exhibit at the Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art, </span><a href="http://jsma.uoregon.edu/EC">“Aliens, Monsters, and Madmen: The Art of EC Comics.”</a>"</p>
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<p><strong><a href="http://around.uoregon.edu/content/superhero-hip-hop-uo-profs-offer-pop-culture-mashup">http://around.uoregon.edu/content/superhero-hip-hop-uo-profs-offer-pop-culture-mashup</a></strong></p>
<p></p>
<p><strong>Enjoy!</strong></p>
<p><strong>Kim Hayes</strong></p>
<p><strong>English Teacher and Pop Cultural Enthusiast</strong></p>
<p><strong>@KHayesNHRHS</strong></p> SIMA Social Justice Documentaries for Educators Year Roundtag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2015-06-18:2665237:Topic:1548342015-06-18T00:26:51.007ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
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<p class="p1">What better way to educate, activate, and inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers than bringing real-life, compelling stories from around the globe into classrooms and allow students to engage and travel through the power of impact cinema?</p>
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<p class="p1">SIMA (Social Impact Media Awards) invites you to explore the new <b>SIMA Classroom Catalogue: …</b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/nfj62hc"></a></p>
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<p class="p1">What better way to educate, activate, and inspire the next generation of leaders and change-makers than bringing real-life, compelling stories from around the globe into classrooms and allow students to engage and travel through the power of impact cinema?</p>
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<p class="p1">SIMA (Social Impact Media Awards) invites you to explore the new <b>SIMA Classroom Catalogue: </b><a href="http://tinyurl.com/nfj62hc"><span class="s2"><b>http://tinyurl.com/nfj62hc</b></span></a><b>, </b>designed to cultivate global awareness, critical consciousness and civic engagement among students. </p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1">SIMA's</span><span class="s3"><b> Classroom Catalogue</b></span><span class="s1"> comprises 50+ of the best short documentaries from the annual SIMA Awards, selected from over 140 countries around the world. These remarkable films cover an array of human rights, social justice and social innovation topics and encompass coursework related to a broad range of studies including, Anthropology, Film and Media, Global Studies, Political Science, Humanities and International Development. All titles are accompanied by filmmaker Q&A’s, select lesson plans and discussion guides, as well as links to campaigns and relevant resources, that are certain to enhance the dynamics of teaching efforts and student participation.</span></p>
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<p class="p3"><span class="s1"><b>AVAILABLE TO:</b> Educators, Schools, Academies, Colleges and Universities throughout the US and abroad.</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"><i>“SIMA helped inspire my students to become responsible, global citizens who are now motivated to get involved…I’ve never seen a class so motivated and inspired.”</i> - Michelle Bernstein, Faculty and Chair of the Film and Digital Media Department</span></p>
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<p class="p1"><span class="s1"> "<i>The</i></span><span class="s3"><i> </i><b><i>SIMA Classroom Catalogue</i></b></span><span class="s1"><i> is an essential tool to promote human rights and encourage critical thinking among students in secondary school and beyond. “</i></span></p>
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<p class="p8"><span class="s4"><b>FACEBOOK:</b> <span class="s7"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactMediaAwards">https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactMediaAwards</a></span></span></p>
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<p>Here is what I'm looking for: Teacher stories of success with students in the classroom- I'm looking for a story of inspiration where you helped a student in some way that would never be "evaluated" but made a difference nonetheless. Students: Stories where a teacher made a difference in YOUR life in some way or inspired you/helped you, etc. I'm not looking for classroom lessons or Common Core- but what we really do in the lives of our students first and foremost- these can be past or…</p>
<p>Here is what I'm looking for: Teacher stories of success with students in the classroom- I'm looking for a story of inspiration where you helped a student in some way that would never be "evaluated" but made a difference nonetheless. Students: Stories where a teacher made a difference in YOUR life in some way or inspired you/helped you, etc. I'm not looking for classroom lessons or Common Core- but what we really do in the lives of our students first and foremost- these can be past or recent- I plan to compile them in a book- you will be given full credit for your submission- email them to amy.clancy@wv.kyschools.us Please do not post them here. I think it important for teachers as inspiration but also for our policy makers to see that teachers do so much more than teach to the test or to common core- but that our first priority is to reach out to our students and mold them into competent, successful and loved individuals!</p>
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<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>Amy Clancy</p> Films on Media Literacy?tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2013-12-28:2665237:Topic:1440492013-12-28T17:08:59.542ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p>Looking for a film to show my undergraduate media literacy class at the start of the semester (introduction to the subject area) and was wondering if you know of any films/docs in this category - I have searched but not turned up much (beyond the outdated ones at films.com). Cheers!</p>
<p>Looking for a film to show my undergraduate media literacy class at the start of the semester (introduction to the subject area) and was wondering if you know of any films/docs in this category - I have searched but not turned up much (beyond the outdated ones at films.com). Cheers!</p> Need help from Content Area Teachers!tag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2013-07-11:2665237:Topic:1398892013-07-11T21:00:04.862ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p><span>Hi all! I'm usually a lurker but I am reaching out for some help. I am doing some research and I need help from content area teachers (math, science, technology, arts, history-- anything except English!) If you are a 6th-12th grade content area teacher with a few minutes to spare, I'd be very grateful! The survey is focused on writing in content area classes and is located here: …</span></p>
<p><span>Hi all! I'm usually a lurker but I am reaching out for some help. I am doing some research and I need help from content area teachers (math, science, technology, arts, history-- anything except English!) If you are a 6th-12th grade content area teacher with a few minutes to spare, I'd be very grateful! The survey is focused on writing in content area classes and is located here: </span><a href="http://t.co/Jmqtm2xEPD" class="twitter-timeline-link" target="_blank" title="http://bit.ly/174XmLw" dir="ltr" rel="nofollow"><span class="invisible">http://</span><span class="js-display-url">bit.ly/174XmLw</span><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="invisible"> </span></span></a></p>
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<p><span class="tco-ellipsis"><span class="invisible">Thank you again!</span></span></p> Help with Social Studiestag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2013-07-02:2665237:Topic:1393742013-07-02T04:57:47.778ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p>After 13 years of teaching ELA, I've taken a new job teaching social studies. I'm excited but completely overwhelmed.</p>
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<p>I'm looking for ideas on how to be sure to cover the content while making it interesting and invigorating.</p>
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<p>Any suggestions or things that any of you could share would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>After 13 years of teaching ELA, I've taken a new job teaching social studies. I'm excited but completely overwhelmed.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'm looking for ideas on how to be sure to cover the content while making it interesting and invigorating.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Any suggestions or things that any of you could share would be greatly appreciated.</p> AP Physics C Videostag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2013-03-13:2665237:Topic:1358822013-03-13T16:07:47.046ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
This morning I completed a full set of video mini-lessons covering the entire AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism curricula. They are freely available online at <a href="http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/ap-c/videos/APCVidIndex.html">http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/ap-c/videos/APCVidIndex.html</a>
This morning I completed a full set of video mini-lessons covering the entire AP Physics C: Mechanics and AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism curricula. They are freely available online at <a href="http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/ap-c/videos/APCVidIndex.html">http://www.aplusphysics.com/courses/ap-c/videos/APCVidIndex.html</a> MakeBeliefsComix.com Posts Printable for Women's History Monthtag:mcpopmb.ning.com,2013-03-03:2665237:Topic:1349212013-03-03T17:09:50.272ZVictoria Zhanghttp://mcpopmb.ning.com/profile/VictoriaZhang
<p><span>MakeBeliefsComix.com has published a special free printable for Women's History Month at </span><span><a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=Featured&file=465_Print.GIF">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=Featured&file=465_Print.GIF</a></span><br></br><br></br><span>It asks: Imagine that you could talk with any woman in history whom you admire. Who would that be and what would you say to her.</span><br></br><br></br><span>You are…</span></p>
<p><span>MakeBeliefsComix.com has published a special free printable for Women's History Month at </span><span><a href="http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=Featured&file=465_Print.GIF">http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/Printables/print.php?category=Featured&file=465_Print.GIF</a></span><br/><br/><span>It asks: Imagine that you could talk with any woman in history whom you admire. Who would that be and what would you say to her.</span><br/><br/><span>You are welcome to print it out and also pin it on your Pinterest page. Hope you will share with your students. </span></p>