1. Writing Groups
Assignment 5

2. Reminders
We are still working on our original grammar goals. These are long term goals for the entire semester.

3. Reminders
By the end of this semester these problems should not exist. or, the problems should be much less significant than before.

4. Reminders
Keep working. Work steadily.

5. New Goals
You may decide to make some new goals. That is okay. Do not stop working on the old goals.

6. Reminders
At the end of this semester, you receive this question: Did you accomplish your original grammar goals?

7. Reminders
What will your answer be?

8. Reminders
Keep working. Work steadily.

9. Assignment 5
You have a 3 day weekend. This will make it difficult for many groups to work in pairs.

10. Assignment 5
So, you will work alone.

11. Assignment 5
You will make 2 videos.

12. Assignment 5
The first video is a second animation. The second video is a normal video talking about the week’s progress. You will also discuss the animation.

13. Part 1: The animation
In the first video, you create a second animation. You can create a stop motion animation, or you can animate with pictures.

14. Part 1: The animation Stop motion: You take a picture of an object.
You move the object.
You take another picture.
When you edit the pictures together, the object appears to move.

15. Part 1: The animation Regular animation: You draw pictures.
You edit them together.
When you edit the pictures together, the object appears to move.

16. Part 1: The animation
You will choose stop motion animation or regular animation. You will create your video. You will record your voice-over. Your voice will narrate the animation.

17. Part 1: The animation
There are many cell phone apps to help you do this. Select one that you like.

18. Part 1: The animation Possible topics for the animation include:
Demonstrate the grammar point.
Example for past tense: Tell a story using the past tense.
Explain the grammar point
The video explains the grammar, as if you are the teacher.
Other

19. Part 1: The animation
Make sure the topic relates to the grammar goal.

20. Part 1: The animation
Don’t forget the voice-over.

21. Part 1: The animation
Don’t forget to post the video to your Youku channel, or the normal location.

22. Assignment 5
The first video is a second animation. The second video is a normal video talking about the week’s progress. You will also discuss the animation.

23. Assignment 5
For the second video, the time is 1-2 minutes.

24. Assignment 5
This is the standard video where you report your progress on your goals. You may also discuss your animation.

25. Assignment 5
For the second video, you can work with a partner.

26. Assignment 5
You will also receive a worksheet. Complete the pre-conversation part of the worksheet before your second video.

27. Assignment 5
In summary, you will make 2 videos. The first video is a second animation. The second video is a normal video talking about the week’s progress. You will also discuss the animation.