The Best Reader + TIME

For an Educational Technology class I had to create a movie and incorporate it into my classroom. There weren't any real standards or 'rules' that I had to work around — it was a pretty simple premise. Make a movie that would be relevant to your classroom. Most people did speeches or something like that, but I really wanted to do something book related. This took me about two hours to hammer out and get the way I wanted to, but that's because I really had NO idea what I was doing. I think it turned out well.

What do you think? The resolution is kind of crappy. I know.

Before I introduce the book to the class on the first day of the unit I will welcome the class into the classroom and ask them to take their seats quietly. The shades will be closed, lights off, and my computer screen with a video will be displayed on the board via projector. After the second bell, I will remain silent until the class is completely silent and everyone is in their seats. I will then walk to my desk and press play.

After the video, I will ask a student to flip on the lights. I will quickly pass out a small ten question pretest. When the students are finished, I will collect the pretest and then begin discussion by asking the students the following questions:

• Has everyone heard of “Romeo and Juliet”?
• Has anyone read “Romeo and Juliet”?
• What do you know about “Romeo and Juliet”?
• What modern stories do you think follow the same plot line?

By using the movie to introduce the book, I will capture my students’ attention and get them excited about reading the book.

SD 9-12 Reading Standards

9^th Grade Reading

Indicator 1:

9.R.1.1 Students can apply example clues to extend vocabulary. (Application)

Indicator 2: Students can comprehend and fluently read text.

9.R.2.1 Students can evaluate text by applying comprehension strategies. (Evaluation)

9.R.2.2 Students can read fluently to comprehend grade-level text. (Application)

Indicator 4: Students can interpret and respond to diverse, multicultural, and time period texts.

9.R.4.1 Students can analyze text to determine the influence of time period, culture, geography, and author’s background. (Analysis)