Digital Storytellers: Justice Quest Online!

10th Grade Project 4 weeks

Digital Storytellers: Justice Quest Online!

ANGELA W

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Purpose

The project's purpose is to engage students in analyzing and communicating the nuanced impact of immigration policies on individuals and communities through multimedia storytelling and digital media. By collaborating with community partners, students will hone their skills in research, effective communication, and critical thinking, while fostering a deeper understanding of identity, social justice, and the power of personal narratives. This learning experience aims to cultivate students' capabilities to advocate and raise awareness on important societal issues while building a sense of community belonging and empathy.

Learning goals

Students will gain a deeper understanding of the impact of immigration policies through personal narratives and digital media while mastering effective communication skills, including empathy and active listening. They will develop the ability to critique and revise content collaboratively, with a focus on grammar and content accuracy. Through engaging with community partners, they will enhance critical thinking and problem-solving by examining authentic community issues. Additionally, students will amplify their technological skills by producing and publishing digital content, such as podcasts and infographics, to articulate well-researched arguments and narratives, fostering a personal connection to social justice.

Standards

[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.1 - Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.9-10.3 - Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.1 - Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.3 - Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.4 - Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.6 - Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibly and dynamically.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.7 - Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.8 - Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.9 - Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.1 - Cite specific textual evidence to support analysis of primary and secondary sources, attending to such features as the date and origin of the information.
[Common Core] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.9-10.3 - Analyze in detail a series of events described in a text; determine whether earlier events caused later ones or simply preceded them.

Competencies

Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.

Products

Students will create a podcast series, featuring interviews with local community members, politicians, and experts discussing the impact of immigration policies. In addition, they will curate digital products such as infographics and blogs, showcasing their storytelling and analytical skills. These efforts will culminate in a multimedia storytelling event, allowing students to present researched and personal narratives to engage the wider community and spark meaningful dialogue.

Launch

Begin with a 'Social Justice Movements Scavenger Hunt,' where students venture into their community to identify signs, art, or events connected to immigration advocacy. Collaborate with local politicians and community organizers to facilitate meaningful dialog around grassroots mobilization. This hands-on exploration sets the stage for understanding the complexities of immigration issues, engaging students in active learning from the outset.

Exhibition

The project culminates in a 'Digital Justice Gallery' where students present their podcasts, infographics, blogs, and digital narratives about immigration, shared online to spark community discourse. Invite community partners, including local politicians and organizers, to engage in a virtual dialogue based on the students' work, encouraging feedback and discussion. Leverage social media to extend the reach of the exhibition, providing a platform for students to interact with a wider audience and elevate the voices and stories they've gathered.

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