This project emphasizes whole class, group, and independent participation. It also develops critical thinking skills, presentation skills, and communication. The project is intergrated with Language Arts and Computer Skills. Time Allocation may vary from class to class and may take as long or as short as the teacher desires for this activity. I figure this should last two weeks maximum with time allotted in-class daily.
Time allocation can vary depending on class, teacher wishes, and depthness of project.
Students should would together in groups, have the teacher form the groups for balance. Every student in the group is responsible for the whole groups project and participation in the group's assignment. Use parents to assist the class in this project. Parents can assist in the teaching and helping the students in the video camera and production, photocoying the magazine, designing costumes, acquiring props, and final proof reading. Technology Use Technology skills learned include computer word processing, computer Internet research through chosen links and surfing the web, video taping, editting the projects, working with props, microphones, copy machines, and designing newspapers and magazine layouts.