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12th, High School Grades  Project 5 weeks

Internal Hope

Juan R
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Self Directed Learning
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Purpose

The purpose of this project is to create a compelling animation script that conveys a universal message of hope and resilience through storytelling. By embarking on a quest narrative, you'll develop a deeper understanding of character motivation and plot development while practicing essential writing skills. Engage actively with community partners and peers, receiving voice feedback to refine your script. Showcase your final work through a dynamic exhibition, presenting both the written script and voice recordings. Leverage self-directed learning and peer collaboration to enhance communication, critical thinking, and content expertise throughout the project.

Learning goals

You will strengthen your communication skills by presenting your script and sharing voice recordings, focusing on empathic storytelling and engaging your audience. This project will enhance your critical thinking and problem-solving abilities as you collaborate with Southwestern college and peers to refine your script and address narrative challenges. You will develop content expertise by co-designing, critiquing, and revising your script, applying creative writing techniques to deliver a universal message of hope. Through self-directed learning, you will utilize feedback to refine your work, gaining deeper self-awareness and managing your learning journey effectively.
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.
  • Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
  • Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.

Products

Create a riveting animation script that tells the story of a young boy on a quest for shattered crystals with the power to grant wishes. Assemble a voice-recorded performance of the script, showcasing both the narrative and the empathetic communication of each character. Involve peers and community partners to co-design the final exhibition, offering a multi-perspective view of the universal message of hope conveyed. Aim for an online showcase that captures the interest of students, teachers, and the community, broadening the reach and impact of the project.

Launch

Begin your project by organizing a live script reading that includes voice actors from Southwestern College to bring your story to life. This interactive session will serve as both a creative inspiration and a practical critique opportunity. Engage with community partners to help coordinate and host this event, allowing you to receive immediate feedback and understand audience reactions. Encourage your peers to offer suggestions for revisions to improve your script's impact, ensuring it aligns closely with your essential question of inspiring hope and overcoming challenges.

Exhibition

Create a multimedia presentation that showcases your completed animation script and corresponding voice recordings. Invite teachers, peers, and community members interested in storytelling to attend. Facilitate the reading of selected dialogue by voice actors live, followed by a discussion on the themes of hope and personal challenge. Include a feedback session where attendees can provide constructive critique and celebrate your creative journey. Use this event as an opportunity to reflect on your writing and how you've communicated your narrative effectively.
Rubric
Competency Progression Rubric Competency-first rubric
Category
Learning Goal
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Deeper Learning Competencies
Effective Communication
  • I can read my animation script confidently during the launch, sharing clear sentences that help the audience understand the themes of perseverance and hope
  • I am able to use my voice and expression to convey the emotions of my characters, ensuring my peers and community partners can relate to the storyline.
  • I can participate in the script reading session by actively listening and contribute thoughtful ideas to connect the storyline to real-world experiences
  • I communicate empathy and insightfully respond to feedback from peers and community partners to refine the script, ensuring it conveys a message of hope and resonates with diverse audiences.
  • I can create an engaging animation script that clearly communicates a message of hope, showing perseverance and inner strength
  • I skillfully collaborate with my peers and community partners to gather feedback and refine my ideas
  • I present my narrative effectively to an audience by crafting compelling character voices and emotive voice recordings that invite discussion and reflection.
  • I can effectively communicate my animation script by using powerful voice recordings that capture the emotional depth of each character, making meaningful connections with my audience
  • During the exhibition, I confidently present and facilitate discussions that explore the themes of hope and resilience, actively engaging with visitors and incorporating their feedback into my reflections and future work.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
  • I can identify complex themes related to personal growth and hope and begin to connect them to real-world experiences in my animation script
  • I actively seek community partner feedback to enrich my storytelling and incorporate thoughtful revisions to deepen narrative connections.
  • I can explore multiple approaches to address complex themes in my animation script, though I may need guidance to ensure all ideas are effectively woven into the storyline
  • I show persistence in connecting the themes of perseverance and hope to real-world experiences with support from peers and community partners.
  • I can thoughtfully analyze how my script's themes of perseverance and inner strength connect to real-world challenges by incorporating feedback from my peers and community partners
  • I explore multiple approaches to deepen my narrative and creatively solve problems that arise during the collaboration and production process.
  • I can creatively weave complex themes of perseverance and inner strength into my animation script, showcasing a strong narrative that inspires hope and provokes thoughtful connections to real-world experiences
  • I effectively coordinate and collaborate with voice actors and community partners to enrich my storytelling, ensuring my final presentation deeply engages the audience and stimulates discussion on resilience and personal growth.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Content Expertise
  • I can start developing my animation script by drafting a basic storyline that shows the main character facing challenges
  • I can share the initial ideas with my peers and community partner to gather insights and feedback to improve my script's clarity and purpose.
  • I can mostly develop a compelling animation script that conveys themes of perseverance and inner strength, with assistance, by integrating feedback from my peers and community partners
  • I am capable of refining my story, though it may still require some additional revision to effectively communicate my intended message of hope.
  • I can create an animation script that weaves together complex themes of hope and perseverance, using clear and compelling narrative elements
  • I effectively incorporate feedback from my peers and community partners to refine my script into a polished final product, displaying my strong writing skills
  • I confidently coordinate with voice actors to ensure the script and recordings showcase the depth and emotion of the characters, preparing my work for a public exhibition.
  • I can expertly craft an engaging animation script that powerfully conveys a universal message of hope, using complex themes to tell a compelling narrative
  • I skillfully develop voice recordings that capture the emotional depth needed to bring my script to life, and my work is exhibition-ready, showcasing my refined writing skills and ability to spark meaningful discussions about overcoming challenges.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Collaboration
  • I actively contribute to planning and hosting the script reading session, ensuring that each voice actor feels valued and supported in their role
  • By involving my community partner effectively, I gain valuable insights into storytelling, enriching the collaborative experience
  • I also work cooperatively with my peers to design activities that connect our storyline to real-world experiences, showing my ability to coordinate and integrate diverse perspectives.
  • I can actively participate in the design and development of our project by contributing my ideas during group discussions
  • I can work with my peers to make decisions, ensuring our project reflects a balanced mix of everyone's input
  • I can engage with voice actors and community partners, asking questions and synthesizing their insights into our animations
  • I can navigate challenges with support, recognizing when to seek help from my team to find effective solutions.
  • I can effectively collaborate with my peers and community partners to design and implement interactive activities that illuminate the themes in our animation script
  • I actively contribute ideas, listen to others, and help resolve any disagreements, ensuring everyone's voices are heard and valued
  • I take part in the shared decision-making process, stepping into leadership roles when needed, to create an engaging and insightful exhibition that connects our narrative to real-world experiences.
  • I can effectively co-design the script with my peers, actively contributing to shared decision-making and demonstrating leadership throughout the project
  • I am able to facilitate discussions with my classmates and community partners, ensuring all voices and perspectives are heard and incorporated into our final product
  • I resolve conflicts constructively and use my relational agency to strengthen our group dynamic, ensuring our collaborative efforts result in a polished script that reflects the universal message of hope.
Deeper Learning Competencies
Self Directed Learning
  • I can identify areas for improvement in my animation script by actively seeking feedback from my peers and teacher, and implement changes based on their suggestions, showing my ability to manage and direct my learning process independently.
  • I can use feedback from my teachers and peers to make improvements to my animation script, showing I am actively working on refining my ideas
  • I can also organize and manage my time effectively during collaboration with voice actors, ensuring all parts of the project are completed by the deadline.
  • I can thoughtfully use feedback from my teacher and peers to refine and improve my animation script, showing growth through revisions
  • I independently manage my time and resources to meet deadlines, ensuring my final script effectively conveys a message of hope and resilience
  • I share insights gained from the process and recognize areas where I can improve further, demonstrating an understanding of my learning journey.
  • I can actively seek out and integrate feedback from my peers and community partners to refine my animation script and ensure my narrative is both engaging and impactful
  • I continuously reflect on my decisions and learning process, using my insights to make informed adjustments that enhance the final presentation of my work.
Learning Journey
Empathize Define Ideate Prototype Test/Present
Empathize
You will conduct interviews with prospective audience members and community partners to gather insights into their needs and preferences, using their feedback to refine your storytelling approach in crafting the animation script.
Days 1 - 3
Meet the Real Voices
Launch 60m
Meet Real Users
Launch 60m
Meet Audience Voices
Launch 60m
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Define
You will collaborate with peers to synthesize your research into a compelling problem statement that will guide your script, leveraging empathy for your characters and seeking feedback from Southwestern College contacts to refine your approach.
Days 4 - 6
Frame Problem With Stakeholders
Deliverable 120m
Frame the Quest Problem
Deliverable 90m
Frame the User Problem
Deliverable 75m
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Ideate
You will brainstorm and explore imaginative possibilities for your animation script, collaborating with peers to combine diverse ideas and deepen the story's message of hope while integrating feedback from community partners to refine and expand your concepts.
Days 7 - 10
Animation Concept Pack
Deliverable 90m
Idea Storm Concepts
Deliverable 60m
Idea Pack for Script
Deliverable 90m
Concept Sketch Sprint
Deliverable 120m
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Prototype
You will develop initial versions of your animation script and conduct immersive readings with peers and community partners, using feedback to refine and enhance the script's narrative and message of hope.
Days 11 - 15
Prototype Storyboard Iterations
Deliverable 60m
Iterative Script Prototypes
Deliverable 90m
Testing Feedback Synthesis
Deliverable 75m
Audience Feedback Documentation
Deliverable 75m
User Testing Packet
Deliverable 60m
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Test/Present
You will present your animation script and voice recordings in an exhibition to stakeholders and classmates, gather feedback for final revisions, and reflect on how this work conveys themes of hope and overcoming challenges while enhancing your communication skills.
Days 16 - 20
Interview Real Users
Launch 60m
Dry-Run Script Read
Launch 60m
Audience Empathy Interviews
Launch 60m
Script & Voice Exhibition
Assessment 3m
Final Script Exhibition
Assessment 3m
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