STOP GENOCIDE IN DARFUR !

Here is my Digital Story three, it is about the Genocide that is currently happening in Darfur. Making this video was challenging because I had to make it in the perspective of someone going through this horrible event. I also created this video for awareness . When people watch it I want them to think about how unfortunate these people are and start thinking of ways to help.

It is important that people help out others in need and right now Darfur NEEDS YOUR HELP !

Rubric(:

Narrative for Digital Story 3

Click here to view my narrative for my Digital story 3.

Narrative for Digital Story 2

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Future Now Contest

REFLECTION:

Putting together this story was pretty fun, the hard part was to make sure I didn't go over 3 minutes. It was interesting to search back to my past to where all my dreams were born. It took pretty long to do this because there was so many things I wanted to write about, but I'm happy with the ending product.

Here is a rubric I graded myself on my own video CLICK HERE to view.

My Hopes and Dreams

Here is my script for digital story 2, CLICK HERE to view.

Topic for Digital Story 2

The topic I decided to choose is Destruction to a culture. I choose this topic because its really important to show how in different places at different times history tends to repeat its self. The Holocaust and the genocide in Darfur is a perfect example of this. When I finish my story, I think it will be a good example of being culturally aware.

CLICK HERE to view my outline for my digital story 2

My Life (:

Here is a video about my life and the views I have. Making this video was really fun, it gave me time to think about my views and the important things in my life . I hope you enjoy it as you are watching it . 

Digitals

I graded videos I watched on Digiatals CLICK HERE to view.

Reflection For Tear Drops Video

Title: Tear Drops

Author: Ali

Ali shows in here video that she is ready to take on college. Ali is a middle schooler from Colorado who has been writing and expressing her feelings through poetry for many years. In this video she sets a good example on how she is one of the many people of this generation who is ready to make a change. Her video Tear Drops explains pollution which is a crucial aspect of our Global environment. Right Off the bat with the imagery she used you can tell that she is passionate about this sensitive topic.

CLICK HERE to see the video

Reflection on Graduating Portfolio

After reading through the Graduating Portfolio, I can tell right off the bat that I have alot of work ahead to do. This year I have to organize a 10 minute presentation about how I have grown as a learner. I'm already thinking about creating a digital story for this presentation. Whats interesting about the presentation is that have to show myself speaking at least 30 sentences in spanish, that I'm anxious about. For the Graduating Portfolio I did in freshmen year there was a little presentation where you had to explain to the advisory teacher your reflection on your product but it wasn't as long as 10 minutes. Hopefully the 10 minutes pass by quickly.

Digital Story 1 Rubric

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
FOCUS Point of View - Purpose	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.	There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.	It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.
FOCUS Point of View - Awareness of Audience	Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.
CONTENT General	Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate	Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate
CONTENT Images	Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors	Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.	An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.	Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.
ORGANIZATION Sequencing of Information	Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.	Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.	There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.
STYLE Voice - Consistency	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.	Voice quality needs more attention.
STYLE Voice - Pacing	The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.	Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.	Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.	No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.
STYLE Layout	Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read.	Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.	Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.	Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.
CONVENTIONS Grammar	Grammar and usage were correct.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.	Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.
CONVENTIONS Pictures/Graphics	Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

identity sheet

1. Geography (area you live, where extended family lives, places you visited that influenced you, landscape of where you live - urban, rural, etc): i live on staten Island, New york. my family is originally from Trinidad and Tobago
2. Gender: I am a female
3. Religion: I am christian
4. Economic Class (Upper, Middle, Lower): i belong to the middle class
5. Race/Ethnic Group:
6. Abilities: I believe i give god advice and a good friend. I am a really good swimmer and i have now decided to participate in sports
7. Likes/Dislikes (music, books, arts, sports, etc) i have like many different types of music , Alternative Rock ,  Rap , Hip Hop , Slow jams. i think all music has some kind of meaning to it .
   
8. Social Groups You Belong To:
9. Special Groups (Volunteer, etc.):
10. Issues You Care About: Hati's earthquake , poverty,  sexual abuse, the rapid spread of harmful disease 
11. Family Characteristics (size, occupations, family traditions, stories, etc): i have a really large family all my grand parents have many brothers and sisters. I have have aunts uncles and cousins. We really dont have family traditions, I guess every year around christmas we get together and spend time with family, the same for New years and any other major holiday.
12. Dreams & Future Plans (careers, places you want to explore, etc): my dream is to be either a social studies teacher or work in the field of forensics. I like to learn about dead things and how they died so i think my career would most likely be in the forensics field

Story Script 1

1. Geography (area you live, where extended family lives, places you visited that influenced you, landscape of where you live - urban, rural, etc):
2. Gender:
3. Religion:
4. Economic Class (Upper, Middle, Lower):
5. Race/Ethnic Group:
6. Abilities:
7. Likes/Dislikes (music, books, arts, sports, etc)
8. Social Groups You Belong To:
9. Special Groups (Volunteer, etc.):
10. Issues You Care About:
11. Family Characteristics (size, occupations, family traditions, stories, etc):
12. Dreams & Future Plans (careers, places you want to explore, etc):

I currently live on Staten Island, New York but my family is originally from Trinidad and Tobago. I was born in Port of Spain, Trinidad and lived there till I was three, then moved to America at age 4. Coming to America things were so different, the temperature, the way people talked, the way peopled dressed was all very different then what i was used too. 

I am a female, standing at the height of 5'3. I have light brown curly hair and dark brown eyes. I also have tiny freckles.

I listen to many different types of music, i dont really have a favorite genre though. When i listen to music it often shapes my emotions. If I'm upset i listen to Alternative Rock music to clear my head or to clam me down. If I'm When i'm upset about something i always listen to alternative rock music it calms me down and