Outline



Outline  The introduction to the Problem-based learning (PBL) unit will include a mini lesson that will provide the required information and materials. The introduction video will include the definitions of classical and contemporary literature along with the PBL problem. The groups are required to view two other videos (//The Importance of Literacy// and //How to Write a Good Argumentative Essay: Logical Structure//). The groups will have access to the required worksheets and a resource sheet about websites and software needed to complete the multifaceted presentation.
 * Introduction **

 Some of the possible activities are
 * Possible Activities **
 *  Create surveys that poll the intended audience about revising The Learning Institute’s (TLI) reading list.
 *  Create a blog that demonstrates the student’s knowledge of the multifaceted presentation.
 * Complete a Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, and Thread (SWOT) analysis that compares classical and contemporary literature.

 The final product for this PBL unit is a multifaceted presentation presented by the collaborative groups. The groups will formulate an introduction, gather and analyze the data from the surveys, complete a story map and/or other organizational graphics, implement appropriate technology tools and strategies, create a video, a report or a variation of a poster board and an oral portion of the presentation. The groups are required  to view the third episode of //The Pitch// as an example for their presentation.  Determine purpose Identify appropriate literature  Generate ideas Address prompt/topic  Organize ideas Compose a clearly stated thesis & develop presentation Formulate an introduction Gather and analyze the data  Use paraphrasing for report and document the data Complete a story line and/or other organizational graphics  Create components of the presentation Use appropriate technology tools and strategies
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Final Product **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Schedule Outline **
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Planning
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Drafting

<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Revise for clarity and coherence Add and delete information and details <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Use precise and appropriate language Use appropriate technology tools and resources <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Proofread to correct errors Apply tools to judge quality <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> Proofread and view final presentation
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Revising
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Editing and Publishing (3rd 3 weeks of the project)