English+8.6


 * __//Everyone's a Critic!//__**

= “The public is the only critic whose opinion is worth anything at all” = ~ Mark Twain

Reading 8.6 The student will read, comprehend, and analyze a variety of informational sources. a) Draw on background knowledge and knowledge of text structure to understand selections. b)  Analyze the author’s credentials, viewpoint, and impact. c) Analyze the author’s use of text structure and word choice. d)  Analyze details for relevance and accuracy. e) Read and follow instructions to complete an assigned task. f)  Summarize and critique text. g) Evaluate and synthesize information to apply in written and oral presentations. h)  Draw conclusions based on explicit and implied information. i) Make inferences based on explicit and implied information.


 * 21st Century Skills: Communication, collaboration, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
 * Technology Recommendations: Wiki or Blog, video production software (iMovie, MovieMaker, etc), video camera

In this project, groups will work together to critique a series of website surrounding either a topic of their choice or the teacher (depending on how the teacher would like to steer the product). While researching, groups should compile a list of 5-10 website and post them online in a collaborative environment to be elaborated on. Work load should be managed so that each member plays an important role in the end product. For example, a member may not actually critique but instead be in charge of coordinating the video production. Each critique should include connections to the standards addressed. Upon completion of the critiques, the group must develop a video that summarizes their conclusions and post it in the collaborative environment. Minimally, individuals are responsible for developing one and participating in another discussion regarding the critique breakdowns or videos.

Website Critque Resources: [] []

Video Production Resources:
 * [|iMovie Tutorials]
 * [|MovieMaker Tutorials]