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High School Grade  Project 12 weeks

Double Vision: A World of Perspectives

Zachary H
MA:Pr5.1.ii.a
3A-AP-23
DA:Pr5.1.I.a
CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-APR.C.5
CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-IC.B.5
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Purpose

Students will engage in a dynamic, project-based exploration of narrative symbiosis, crafting stories from multiple perspectives within a shared world. Through collaboration with peers and community partners, students will develop critical thinking, effective communication, and content expertise, culminating in the creation of a tete-beche book and audiobook. This project not only enhances literary skills but also fosters a deeper understanding of diverse perspectives and the complexities of relationships, preparing students for meaningful participation in their communities.

Learning goals

Students will develop a nuanced understanding of narrative symbiosis and heteroglossia by crafting stories from multiple perspectives within a shared world. They will enhance their skills in dialogic writing and literary analysis through collaborative projects with peers and community partners. Learners will refine their creative works through structured critique and revision, culminating in the production of a tete-beche book and audiobook that showcase their ability to represent complex character relationships. They will demonstrate content expertise and effective communication by engaging in reflective practices and presenting their work at an exhibition.
Standards
  • [National Core Arts Standards] MA:Pr5.1.ii.a - HS Accomplished: Demonstrate effective command of artistic, design, technical and soft skills in managing and producing media artworks. b. c.
  • [Computer Science Teachers Association] 3A-AP-23 - Document design decisions using text, graphics, presentations, and/or demonstrations in the development of complex programs.
  • [National Core Arts Standards] DA:Pr5.1.I.a - Embody technical dance skills (for example, functional alignment, coordination, balance, core support, clarity of movement, weight shifts, flexibility/range of motion) to retain and execute dance choreography.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-APR.C.5 - (+) Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of (x + y)^n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascal's Triangle.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSS-IC.B.5 - Use data from a randomized experiment to compare two treatments; use simulations to decide if differences between parameters are significant.
  • [Next Generation Science Standards] HS-LS1-7 - Use a model to illustrate that cellular respiration is a chemical process whereby the bonds of food molecules and oxygen molecules are broken and the bonds in new compounds are formed resulting in a net transfer of energy.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSG-CO.A.1 - Know precise definitions of angle, circle, perpendicular line, parallel line, and line segment, based on the undefined notions of point, line, distance along a line, and distance around a circular arc.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSN-CN.C.9 - (+) Know the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra; show that it is true for quadratic polynomials.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-APR.C.5 - (+) Know and apply the Binomial Theorem for the expansion of (x + y)^n in powers of x and y for a positive integer n, where x and y are any numbers, with coefficients determined for example by Pascal's Triangle.
  • [Common Core] CCSS.Math.Content.HSA-CED.A.1 - Create equations and inequalities in one variable and use them to solve problems. Include equations arising from linear and quadratic functions, and simple rational and exponential functions.
Competencies
  • 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.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • 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.
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.
  • Collaboration - Students co-design projects with peers, exercise shared-decision making, strengthen relational agency, resolve conflict, and assume leadership roles.

Products

Throughout the project, students will collaboratively create a tete-beche style book, featuring stories written from different perspectives within the same narrative world. They will also produce an audiobook version, incorporating diverse voices to enhance the heteroglossic experience. Additionally, students will write a research paper using literary analysis strategies to deepen their understanding of narrative techniques. These products will be showcased at an exhibition, highlighting the collaborative and dialogic nature of their work.

Launch

The project will kick off with a dynamic launch event in the gym, where all 12th-grade classes gather to explore the theme of symbiosis through interactive stations. Each station will feature activities that highlight different narrative techniques and perspectives, such as role-playing exercises and collaborative storytelling games. Local authors and university writing students will participate, sharing insights and sparking discussions that set the stage for the project. This immersive experience will encourage students to start thinking critically about the complexities of relationships and perspectives, laying the groundwork for their upcoming creative and analytical work.

Exhibition

Students will present their collaborative tete-beche books and accompanying audiobooks at a community exhibition event. Local authors and university writing students will be invited to engage with the students' work, providing feedback and fostering dialogue. The exhibition will also feature interactive sessions where students discuss their creative process, narrative techniques, and the exploration of heteroglossia. Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to audiobook excerpts and participate in discussions about the complexities of character relationships and perspectives.