PSA Project

Instead of writing a plain old research paper to demonstrate your awesome data-gathering skills, for this information-resources unit your project will be a public service announcement (PSA). Keep in mind the sample PSAs from class. Your PSA should inform your viewer of a social issue: a problem in our society that merits (deserves) attention. It should be factual, keep your viewer’s attention, and include a call to action. For this project, you may choose to work with a partner or by yourself. Below is the rubric for how your work will be scored: Research/Notes No notes (0) Only one source (2) Quotes and paraphrases from two sources(4) Direct quotes and paraphrases from at least three sources (5) Bibliography in correct form No sources(0) Sources listed, but not in bibliographical form (2) Bibliography attempted (3) Complete bibliography in correct form (5) Length of PSA No PSA to present (0) Less than 1 minute (2) Between 1-2 minutes (4) At least 2 minutes long (4) Overall quality of PSA Poor (0) Mediocre (2) Good (4) Compelling, interesting, includes a call to action (5) Time management & Effort Made little to no attempt (0) Was often off-task during work-time (2) Was usually on task during work-time (4) Used research time wisely, put forth full effort (5) Total ____/25 x 4 = ____/100 You must turn in your notes and bibliography the day that you present your PSA. We will be filming your PSAs in class. For extra credit, you may make a video on your own. See me about scheduling a time after school, before school, or during lunch when you can use the recording equipment. Your PSA is due October 29th (A classes,) or 30th (B classes). Here is an anti-drug PSA from a few years ago: www.psastation.com also has lots of sample PSAs to inspire you.

Production!

Hosheria, Montel, Tajia got to learn a bit about the art of producing. Jake One and Vitamin D helped them lay down a beat at the Community Book Center, with local hip-hop artist Truth Universal.



We talked about starting a club- where Truman students could practice beats and writing songs. Keep that in mind.


Also: as a check to see how many people are checking this blog.... If you are reading this, write "macaroni" on a small piece of paper with your name and period number on it, and put it in the Questions and Ideas Bag. If I see it there by Friday I will give you a prize.


Tajia laid down the percussion beat underneath, Hosheria added some spacey sounds, and Montel is adding that itty-bitty melody as you watch!

Watch out world!

Name Essays

For those of you that are having trouble organizing your name essays- here is one way you can do it:

Remember, we will be revising these on Monday/Tuesday in class. The more work you have done before then, the better we can make your paper.



Paragraph 1: Introduction

Paragraph 2: Why did your parents choose your name?

Paragraph 3: Research on (meaning and origin of your name) from internet websites, dictionaries, or baby books

Paragraph 4: Options:

A. Nickname

B. Middle name

C. Famous people with your name

D. Opinion and feeling. What do you like/dislike or want to change about your name?

Last Paragraph: Summary or conclusion, including "Does my name suit me?" Reaction/comments on research information

Please reach out to me with any questions.