Bless Me, Ultima: Unraveling A Dream Ms Manchester Sonoma Valley High School English 3 CP 11th grade

Table of Contents Situation / Setting: I have two English 3 CP classes that have about 28 students in each class consisting of 11 ELLs. We have access to 2 computer labs. Issue / Problem: According to California State Standards for 11th grade, students need to understand and demonstrate the use of symbolism in a work of literature. Solution: Bless Me, Ultima Project: Unraveling a Dream Results / Outcomes: 1. Pre-Survey “Survey Monkey Results” 2. Student Artifacts “Student activities done within the project” 3. Student Products “The final product of the project” Conclusion / Reflection: What worked? What changes are needed? Would the learning have been as effective without the technology? 1. Post-Survey “Survey Monkey Results” 2. Reflections

Situation English 3 CP –1st & 5th period Students –30 11th graders –11 English Language Learners –3 504 Plans Tech Resources –Library PC Computer Lab –English Mac Lab Back to TOC

Issue / Problem California Content Standards –11th Grade English Students are challenged to read grade level literature, write analytical essays, and create multi-media presentations. Back to TOC

Pre-Survey Results & Goals Currently 50% of my CP English III students have used iMovie or Movie Maker. By the end of March 90% of my students can use iMovie, or Moviemaker proficiently as measured by the pre and post class survey and the development of multi media projects. Currently 74% of my CP English 3 students know how to use a digital camera and download files. By the end of May 90% of my students will know how to use a digital camera by producing an autobiographical multi-media project. Back to TOC

Student Artifacts Back to TOC Dream Symbolism Collages

Student Products Back to TOC Response to Literature Essay Student Movies Emma and Erin

Conclusion / Reflection Successes –Student engagement –Increased understanding of symbolism –Better use of concrete examples in essay Back to TOC Improvements –Access to music sources –Expand visual library –Establish better narrative structure

Post-Survey Results The final results will be done at the end of May with the completion of their final project. –Preliminary results: 83% of students can use a digital camera 85% of students can use iMovie or Moviemaker Back to TOC