Partners+Project

**IMPORTANT: I wanted to keep to a page of feedback for each group, but I want ALL groups to consider this element while doing revisions to the storyboard. As a partner project with India, only 2 groups (transportation, education) included the possibility of a reference or comparison to India within their own newscast. In order to achieve an exceptional mark, you would need to include this.** **Here is an example: The s**** ports group really focuses on hockey, which is fine. However, I know that the girls from India mentioned that hockey (obviously meaning field hockey) is their national sport. Could that be mentioned in the introduction ot the report? Could they use the clip from the pitch response? Could they ask the Indian group to send them a few shots of field hockey?? Could their wrap-up include a reference to India? All groups should at least aim to use overseas content. If it is impossible for you to get the information, I won't use it against you, but I want you to at least try as collaboration is a goal of the project. ** Welcome back! Here are the links to the content that I talked about on the Skype call:
 * Feedback: January 7th - Consider Content from India**
 * Additions: January 6th **


 * 1) Storyboard sample: []
 * 2) Script sample: []
 * 3) Utility for dowloading youtube video - - to be used ONLY for partners project video sent to us from India - go to clipconverter.cc - remember to use MOV as the format for your conversion
 * 4) Voiceover technique - Here is a tutorial that should be helpful http://support.apple.com/kb/VI41?viewlocale=en_US&locale=en_US

Keep up the good work. Email if you need to.

Ms. Cey

Welcome to the Partner Project, an initiative that we are now beginning with a partner school, the Uttam School for Girls in Ghaziabad, India.

Project Rubrics:

Letter to Class - December 20, 2013:

**Hello Grade 11's,** **I just wanted to write to you about a few things to do with the Partners Project that you are working on. I know that it has meant lots of challenges and lots of learning, but I think I warned you that this is how these things go! I think that really good work comes out of some struggle and that it is taking you some time to get your heads around this. Let's face it you are used to doing homework, handing it in to a teacher. and then letting it fade away.** **In this case, you have to plan something that taps in to real people and real stories in your own community; you have to communicate them using a news format (not just whatever form you come up with); and you have to collaborate with a group of students from overseas. The work that you do will be viewed by them, by their teachers, by teachers in our school division and perhaps by local and provincial media.** **This is for real and if you haven't already done so, you need to step up your game! Obstacles become opportunities. Whining fixes nothing. Meeting challenges makes you better.** **One of the biggest challenges has been the communication with India and arriving at a timeline to work with them. With Kezia over there right now, this has really improved and today you have the first video response back. The good news is that the girls there are enthusiastic about the project and they will be working hard on it in school until Dec 30 and then throughout their vacation as adjustments need to be made.** **I compliment you on your video pitches and your story ideas. I think you have some really good ideas to work with. I caution you about taking the easy route or sleeping your way through this assignment, however. Remember that journalists go out of their own circle of friends and look for stories - - if you check the rubric, you are to conduct interviews with the best people possible in your community or province - - imagine what the news would be like if journalists spent time interviewing and filming their friends. You need to investigate and determine the best way to present stories about our culture. Unlike a personal essay or other ELA assignment, this is not just supposed to be something that you could come up with within your class or classroom.** ** As Mrs. Poitras has told you, there will be no final exam for anyone who accomplishes the goals of this project. If you are not sure what that means, review the rubric for this project. Are you aiming for a 3 at the lowest and a 4 at the most? ** **Our timelines will be very tight after the break. If you haven't made a good start, expect to work outside of class time, especially to get good footage and interviews. Our deadlines are real and we have to be ready to tape our final news show during the week of the 23 - - period!** **Over the holidays, you may get an opportunity to take some shots or do some interviews if you have the equipment handy (ie. smart phones can do the job as well as ipads, in some cases). Here are some tips I have for you:** **Finally, make sure you clear the night of January 23 for the filming night with India.** **Our goal with this project is to show you what you are capable of when you take something seriously and push for your best work. I have complete confidence that you will build on the start that you have made and make this a memorable experience. With all of your abilities combined, this is more than possible.** **I wish all of you a great Christmas.** **Ms. Cey** Webpage of Partner School: []
 * ** on an ipad or phone, remember to hold camera in a "portrait,"rather than a "landscape" position to avoid black margins on your footage **
 * ** There is no need to have huge amounts of general view shots. These will mainly be used during your news segment to give context, usually with a voice over. Therefore, cut way back on these and go for quality. e.g if you want to portray sports in our school or community, go to a game, take some action footage, crowd footage, and maybe do an interview in context. **
 * ** Consider the background when doing an interview. How can you add value to your message just by your choice of location? **
 * Remember that you entire segment will probably be about 5 minutes long, so go for quality, rather than quantity! I will be forwarding the response videos to your groups as I get them from Kezia. You can reach me with questions any time and I will answer them. Just email my ruth.cey@lskysd.ca address and I will respond.**

Youtube video about partner school:

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Article about school:

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Cutural Links: []

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