Good writers learn good vocabulary (25 pts formative)

Objective: SWBAT learn a new word by explaining it via video scenario. This will help you with writing with more clarity and help you navigate the different media types that makeup backpack journalism.

The New York Times is running a contest on vocab word definitions.

Here is the mission.

Here are some examples.

Very quickly, break into your groups to make a plan.

You will chose one of these words from the pdf link below:

Here is a link to the entire list.

Your group needs to act this word definition out.

15 seconds is the total length of the video.

We will shoot when we return from Thanksgiving.

Formative (25 pts)

Ms. Greer
Silver Spring, Md.