You+Character,+You

=You Character, You Project=

Phase 1- Creating a Graphic Organizer
Worth 20% of Project Grademedia type="file" key="Podcast
 * 1) Listen to the 1st Podcast
 * 2) Choose character
 * 3) Fill our a graphic organizer showing "A Day In the Life of..." your character.

Phase 2- Short Story
Worth 60% of Project Grademedia type="file" key="Podcast
 * 1) Listen to Podcast #2
 * 2) Using your graphic organizer, write a first person narrative taking us through the character that you chose' day.
 * 3) Below is the rubric that I will use to grade your paper, so please look it over and edit your paper accordingly.

Phase 2 Rubric · Concepts are reinforced with supporting evidence ||  || · Lacks clearly defined ideas · Needs more supporting evidence ||  || · Not focused · Lacks supporting details || · Paragraphs are organized to create narrative flow · Smooth transitions ||  || · Organization needs editing for smoother reading · Paragraphs are slightly disconnected to main idea · Transitions present, but are choppy ||  || · Poor organization · Ineffective transitions · Paragraphs are disconnected · Ineffective or non-present || · Writer captures the voice of the character ||  || · Writer’s voice evident · Writer uses first person perspective of character ||  || · Writer’s voice is indifferent · Writer does not use first person perspective || · exceed grade level expectations · vary in structure · flow smoothly ||  || Sentences · meet grade level expectations · need variation in structure · are readable ||  || Sentences · do not meet grade level expectations · are frequently run-on · make reading difficult ||
 * || **5** || **4** || **3** || **2** || **1** ||
 * **Ideas and Content** || · Paper is clear and focused
 * **Organization** || · Organization enhances, and showcases the central idea or storyline
 * **Voice** || · Writer’s tone speaks to the reader in an engaging, individualistic way
 * **Word Choice** || Words convey intended message in a precise, interesting, and natural way ||  || Words are appropriate ||   || Writer demonstrates a poor vocabulary ||
 * **Sentence Fluency** || Sentences
 * **Conventions** || Writer shows strong knowledge of writing conventions. ||  || Minor errors in writing conventions, which require editing. ||   || Numerous errors in writing makes text indecipherable. ||

Phase 3- Your Podcast
Worth 20% of Project Grade media type="file" key="Podcast
 * 1) Create a one-minute minimum podcast using []reflecting in the project.
 * 2) Be sure to awnser all prompts below.
 * 3) Email embedded texts to me @ **tmclough@mscd.edu**


 * Tell us your reasoning for choosing the character you chose.
 * Compare and contrast your world view with the character you chose.
 * What did you find it easy or difficult to invision your character doing, writing from a first person perspective?I
 * Is there anything else you would like to add about the project?