UbD Attempt - Superhero Project

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I post the self-reflection piece on a separate post. Below is my attempt at designing the lesson and some handouts that students may choose to use when engaging in this lesson.

Superhero Project – Strategies for Curriculum Development

Stage 1 – Desired Results
Established Goals:
Create a dynamic Superhero utilizing the five elements of characterization

Understandings:
Five elements of characterization
One character created with group
Essential Questions:
· What are the qualities of the superhero?
· How will the five elements of characterization be included in your character?
· How will you work with your group to incorporate everyone’s ideas into one character?
Students will be able to:
Work together to create a superhero.
Creatively use elements to create character
Stage 2 – Assessment Evidence
Performance Tasks:
Show evidence of planning
Show evidence of using characterization elements
Show evidence of planning presentation
Other Evidence:
Brainstorm worksheet completed
Characterization Worksheet completed

Create plan for teacher review for presentation of superhero
Time on Task
Journal/self-evaluation/reflection
Stage 3 – Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
Demonstrate authors’ craft of elements of characterization while reading short stories
Present with Criteria sheets
Allow group time in class
Create Rubric
Create Brainstorm
Create Criteria Sheet


Below is the Guidelines, Rubric, Brainstorm sheet, Characterization Sheet - if it gets jumbled - sorry about that....


Superhero Project Part I
Developing Your Superhero

Objective: Each group will create a superhero who appeals to middle school students. The superhero must be developed using all five elements of characterization.

Five Elements of Characterization:

1. Physical Appearance—physical traits, costume, clothes, color
choices
2. Speech—sound of voice, pattern of speaking, word choices, sayings
or mottoes
3. Thoughts—belief system, values, morals, motivation, fears, goals
4. Actions—super powers, weaknesses, heroic deeds, negative deeds
(if any)
5. What Others Think—family, friends, co-workers, enemies, the public

Requirements: Each group will reveal its superhero via a class
presentation.
· Divide responsibility for developing the five elements of characterization among the members of your group. Each member should be responsible for one or two of the elements.
· Each member will make a class presentation (two-three minutes) on his/her element(s). The total presentation time for any group should not exceed ten minutes
· Each individual presentation must include a visual aid (poster, PowerPoint, computer animation, web page, costume, etc.) or a performance (speech, song, skit, etc.).
· Grade—100 points/Due Date—Monday, 10/29

The presentation rubric is on the other side of this handout. Please review it carefully before you begin to develop your superhero presentation.

Presentation
Content
(50 points)

Shows a mastery of your element of characterization and how it is used in conjunction with the others.

50 pts.

Shows a good understanding of your element of characterization and how it is used in conjunction with the others.

43 pts.

Shows some understanding of your element of characterization and how it is used in conjunction with the others.

37 pts.

Shows little or no understanding of your element of characterization and how it is used in conjunction with the others.

30 pts.

Oral Presentation (25 points)

Follows all public speaking rules: face the audience, make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, don’t read your notes, stand straight and still.

25 pts.

Follows most public speaking rules: face the audience, make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, don’t read your notes, stand straight and still.

21 pts.

Follows some public speaking rules: face the audience, make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, don’t read your notes, stand straight and still.

19 pts.

Follows few, if any, public speaking rules: face the audience, make eye contact, speak slowly and clearly, don’t read your notes, stand straight and still.

15 pts.

Visual Content
(25 points if applicable)

Visual component masterfully represents the content of your presentation. It is eye-catching and easily viewed, and reflects a masterful level of care, effort, and organization.

25 pts.

Visual component represents the content of your presentation well. It is eye-catching and easily viewed, and reflects a good level of care, effort, and organization.

21 pts.

Visual component adequately represents the content of your presentation. It is somewhat eye-catching and easily viewed, and reflects an adequate level of care, effort, and organization.

19 pts.

Visual component poorly represents the content of your presentation. It is not eye-catching or easily viewed, and reflects a poor level of care, effort, and organization.

15 pts.

Performance Content
(25 points if applicable)

Performance component masterfully represents the content of your presentation. It is engaging and easily followed, and reflects a masterful level of care, effort, and organization.

25 pts.

Performance component represents the content of your presentation well. It is engaging and easily followed, and reflects a good level of care, effort, and organization.

21 pts.

Performance component adequately represents the content of your presentation. It is somewhat engaging and easily followed, and reflects an adequate level of care, effort, and organization.

19 pts.

Performance component poorly represents the content of your presentation. It is not engaging or easily followed, and reflects a poor level of care, effort, and organization.

15 pts.
Superhero Presentation Rubric (100 points)



Name ______________________________________________ Period __________

Superhero Project Brainstorming Worksheet

The following is a list of attributes you should consider when creating your superhero. These are only suggestions. You do not have to include all of these attributes, and you are encouraged to add your own ideas.

Real name:


Superhero name:


Reason for superhero name:


Heritage (alien, human, or other):


Age:


Size and physical build:


Hair color and style:


Eye color and shape:


Mouth and teeth:


Special odor:


Vocal characteristics:


Skin and complexion:


Scars or tattoos:


Grooming habits:


Movement and posture:
Gestures and mannerisms:


Poisonous or dangerous substances:


Family background:


Economic and social status:


Regular job:


Interests and hobbies:


Level of intelligence:


Special sensitivities:


Everyday clothing:


Superhero clothing:


Superhero vehicle:


Superhero accessories:


Super powers:


Sidekick:


Fatal flaws:


How superhero reacts to others:


How others react to superhero:

Name __________________________________________ Period ____________

Superhero Characterization Sheet

After your group has brainstormed and discussed your superhero, you must reach an agreement about the five elements of characterization. Please be sure that each group member completes this characterization sheet thoroughly and accurately.


Superhero’s Name ____________________________________________________

Physical appearance—physical traits, costume, clothes, color choices, etc.

Speech—sound of voice, pattern of speaking, word choices, sayings or mottoes, etc.

Thoughts—belief system, values, morals, motivation, fears, goals, etc.

Actions—super powers, weaknesses, heroic deeds, negative deeds (if any), etc.

What other characters think—family, friends, co-workers, enemies, the public, etc.

Prof. B - I will send all of the above in a separate e-mail, I know this isn't very easy to follow...maybe one day I'll learn how to post from word....