Samples.... Samples.... & MORE Samples!!!

I am still searching for sample Multi-Genre Projects on the Web for you to look at as models.  : )

Here are a few links... check them out as you are planning your own.  Remember-- they may or may not have all of the components you are required to have, but you can still get some good ideas.

http://www.slideshare.net/rghenry21/multigenre-project


MGP

downloadable sample-- http://www.catawbaschools.net/schools/Oxford/staff/Rachel_Lamb/Web%20Page%20Library/multigenre%20project.aspx

not quite MGP-- but different samples of interesting projects- Portfolio

Another list of project/artifact ideas:
About MGP-- Blog

Tons & Tons of samples...

http://mslew.wikispaces.com/Multi-genre+Projects+2011-2012

MORE---http://mslew.wikispaces.com/Lewipedia+2010-11

Pictures of Sample Project Components (Artifacts) are available on the link below.  I showed these in class.  They are really different ways to create artifacts and can give you some great ideas how to share "traditionally" created artifacts with a twist.

http://4-12ela.idso.eportalnow.net/multigenre-research-project-resources-and-information.html


AND finally-- Help for students BY a student... super cool!
: )

http://aboutmultigenreprojects.blogspot.com/2011/05/multi-genre-examples.html

Reliable Websites for Research & Information

Biography.com

            http://www.biography.com      

A database of 25,000 people- past & present

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Time 100: The Most Important People of the 20^th Century

            http://www.time.com/time/time100   

Leaders & revolutionaries, artists & entertainers, builders & titans, scientists & thinkers, and heroes & icons

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Biographies  

            http://odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/B   

           

Historical people in American History

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Gallery of Achievers

            http://www.achievement.org/galleryachieve.html

            Biographies of achievers of all fields from around the world

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            http://espn.go.com/sportscentury/athletes.html           

From ESPN, biographies of the their choices for the best 100 athletes of the 20^th century

National Baseball Hall of Fame

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History Channel

            http://www.historychannel.com

this site

provides biographies and information of significant people & events throughout History.

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Internet Public Library Biographies

            http://www.ipl.org/div/subject/browse/ref15.00.00/

Find artists & Architects, Authors, Entertainers, Musicians & Composers, Politicans & Rulers, and Scientists & Inventors

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“Contains biographies of dozens of men and women whose lives have shaped the course of history.”

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Hollywood.com

                        http://www.hollywood.com      

Biographies of celebritites in movies and TV are included..

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Library of Congress

            www.loc.gov    

Provides a wealth of information on thousands of topics across the curriculum. The American Memory project, recommended.

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Bartleby.com

            http://www.bartleby.com

            Search for short biographies of poets and writers. Many poems included .

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Literary History

http://www.literaryhistory.com/

This website contains literary information and literary criticisms.

on famous works of literature, as well as, authors.

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PAL- Perspectives in American Literature

http://www.csustan.edu/english/reuben/pal/table.html

This is a very thorough, reliable website based solely

Mrs. Lockwood's Project due dates and updates....

Because you are creating a “project” instead of a “paper”, you will be working on several different aspects of your project at the same time.  Perhaps you will complete some of your research, stop and create the “Dear Reader” letter THEN continue working on note cards.  Maybe you have already started one or more artifacts.  Remember-- you will be taking notes for a good portion of your project!  You will be updating and revising your bibliography as you find more sources to use.  You will do a little more research, then come back and tweak a draft of an artifact or the “Dear Reader” letter.  You may change an artifact completely as you find NEW information in your research.  Your project should be evolving & changing ALL of the time!

On the bottom of this page, I have given you some due dates for portions of the project. I am giving a TENTATIVE due date for the final project, but it may change as we see how we need to add time for unforeseen events!  

For the purposes of this organizer, RD= rough draft & FC = final copy. 

While I have given you due dates of RD for portions of the project (for your planning purposes only), FC of the various project parts are ONLY due with your final project.  REMEMBER-- I can assist at ANY time by annotating and making suggestions on revisions along the way, but I will not be collecting and grading a rough draft for each section.  We will conference when needed after the planning conference I have with each of you next week. 

Once you have the majority of your research completed, there is NOTHING stopping you from working on this project at home!  We will have work time in class, but you need to pay attention to the due dates and use your time both at school and at home according to those dates. 

 Tentative Due Dates-- 

Assignment	Explanation	Due Date	Point Value
Dear Reader letter-RD	You will submit an electronic version via either Edmodo or Google Docs for me to annotate by the due date.  This is EXPECTED to change because you are not done with your research OR your projects.	End of the school day—Tuesday, April 2nd, 2013	RD= 10 points (for completion as per directions) FC-- Will be graded by rubric included in final project
Assignment #5—Final Project Proposal	This is in your packet.  You will look at the portions of the project you have started and still need to start and figure out HOW you are going to progress in order to finish your project by the due date.  Along with filling in this sheet, you will create a one or two paragraph action plan stating your intentions, goals and time line.	Action Plan Due on-- Monday, April 8th, 2013 *I will do individual “conferences” on Thursday & Friday of next week in order to determine where you are & how to help you with this.	Action Plan-- 10 points
Artifact #1-- RD	Electronic or hand-written	Monday, April 15th
Artifact #2- RD	Electronic or hand-written	Monday, April 15th
Narrative/Traditional Research Essay--RD	This will be the “traditional research” portion of your project and will be written sort of like a story about your subject but will include the facts you learned about him or her.	Wednesday, April 17th
Artifact Explanation— Multi-Genre Notes Page RD	This is to be done while creating your artifacts and should give your rationale for choosing each—it should not be long!	Monday, April 15th
Final Project/Thinglink presentation/Q-4 novel study sheets (10)	See packet/rubric for specific requirements.	TENTATIVELY—Monday, April 22nd	Project—110 Thinglink-- TBD Q4 wkshts--30

SOME HELP with asking thick questions... and some ideas for possible artifacts

Are you running short on thick questions to ask for your research?  

Here are some thought-provoking questions that can be tailored to fit your BIOGRAPHICAL RESEARCH TOPIC.  Feel free to use this link to help you in writing your own questions.  You may need to change some questions, but you can start with many of these to help you get a jump on writing thick questions.  

Since this is a site that is blocked at school, you can access it from home, or you can see the list below for some starters.... 

Biography Questions for Research

1. Where did this person grow up/live?
2. What does/did this person do for a living?
3. How did the historical context (time period) this person lived through impact their life?
4. In what ways was the life remarkable (amazing, important, noteworthy, extraordinary, etc.)?
5. In what ways was the life despicable (negative, “bad,” shameful, contemptible, etc.)?
6. In what ways was the life admirable (positive, commendable, praiseworthy, etc.)?
7. What human qualities (character traits) were most influential in shaping the way this person lived?
8. Which quality/trait or event proved most troubling and difficult for the person? What were the major obstacles this person had to overcome? How did they?
9. Which quality/trait or event was most beneficial for the person? What caused their success?
10. Did this person make any major mistakes or bad decisions?
11. What are the two or three most important lessons you or any other young person might learn from the way this person lived?
12. An older person or mentor is often very important in shaping the lives of gifted people by providing guidance and encouragement. To what extent was this true of your person? Explain.
13. Many people act out of a "code" or a set of beliefs that influence their choices. It may be religion or politics or a personal philosophy. To what extent did your person act by a code or act independently of any set of beliefs?
14. What do you think it means to be a hero? Was your person a "hero?" Why? Why not? How is a hero different from a celebrity?
15. Why is this person famous? What did/does this person do to become famous?
16. How has this person made an impact on others' lives?

Remember-- some thin questions will be required in your research, but you will need to focus on the thick ones in order to prove your assertion.  

After you get part of your research completed, you may be ready to start thinking about the artifacts you will choose in order to share the information.  Review this list of possible artifacts to start.  You have to flip through the slide share until you get to the slide on possible artifacts.  It won't hurt you to review the goals of a multi-genre project along the way! 

This Wiki offers some really great examples of Multi-Genre writing artifacts for you to check out.  You can explore the entire wiki to find out more about the goal of your project.

Do any of these intrigue you??? Are you a poet at heart?  A mystery writer?  A news reporter?  A little of all of the above???

What is your favorite type of writing?  What would you like to TRY that you have not TRIED before?  What is your strength?  What type of writing would fit your research?  Think OUTSIDE OF THE BOX!!

Should you write a POEM that describes the life experiences of your research topic?  Should you write a letter that your research topic might have written to someone who was important to him or her in some way?  Could you detail his or her family tree in a visual way?  Can you created a map on GOOGLE MAPS that shares some of the places he or she has lived over his or her life?  Do you want to create a period-correct obituary about your person's life after his or her death?  The goal in your artifact creation should be two-fold.  First of all, you MUST choose an artifact that creatively shares your information in a way that allows your audience to learn something NEW and SIGNIFICANT.  Additionally, your artifact should be a blend of fact and creativity-- you will not simply FIND an artifact that has already been created and share it: you will create YOUR OWN artifact.

Here are some student-created VOICE THREADS showing yet another type of artifact you can create.   These samples add another dimension to your project-- WEB 2.0-based projects that are created using free and easy to use tools ONLINE!

TONS of MGP examples and student artifacts-- some links are NO LONGER active, but there are some good links on this site.

You can map your own MGP on READ WRITE THINK'S WEBSITE.

Checking out STUDENT PROJECTS is a great way to decide what YOU can do with your own project. Spend some time looking a what OTHERS have done, and HAVE FUN!!!