AP Literature- Senior Project Checkpoint #2 (Quarter 2)
Part I: Refine, revise, resubmit project planning form. (See Quarter 1 on website)
-If you are changing any portion of your project, from what you originally discussed with me or in your paper, you need to revise your original plans. We will be creating folders in which to keep your documentation, and I expect this plan to be up to date in your classroom folder.
Part II: Documentation Plan (See reverse side)
-I expect that you will gather “evidence” as you participate in your “taking action” senior project plan. Not only will this evidence help me to see your progress, but will be a part of the visual aid of your presentation quarter 4. If you choose to be involved in the Senior Showcase for the community, you should have ample documentation to use in visual aids, and you should also collect written evidence if need be (in the form of signatures and reflections).
-Submit all documentation possible during 3rd quarter checkpoint conference, keep in folder in our classroom crate
Part III: TAKE ACTION
-You have a short quarter and some weeks left before the implementation of your plan needs to be completed. DO NOT PROCRASTINATE. The holidays are an excellent time to be working on some community activism. Participate in an already-established activity if creating a new one will be a burden of resources for the community. Remember, you only have until Spring Break!
Part IV: Senior Project Presentation
-The following components are required for your 4th quarter senior project presentation, for our class or for the April 16th Senior Showcase fair:
a. Background exploration that answers the following questions
-What was your inspiration for this project?
-What essential information did you gather from your research?
-What is the “issue” and what are the consequences?
-What was your action plan and how did you organize it?
b. Documentation of your project
-Videos, pictures, journals, guest speakers, interviews, tangibles
c. How did your project impact the community? What evidence do you have of said impact?
d. How did your project impact you? What will its impact be on your future?
Documentation Plan: Senior Project
Directions: Choose one or more of the following methods for documentation of your senior project. Since this activity will most likely take place outside of school, or outside of the regular school day, you will need proof to show completion of your project. If working with group members, confer with them to decide on who will document what aspects, and split up the work.
Option 1: Photographs
-Take pictures of you or your group as you participate in the service activity, lead the activity, or plan the activity. Take pictures of all materials, steps in the process, and final products. Make sure to get permission from students or people if outside of Basha High. Written permission is preferable.
Option 2: Videos
-Take videos of you or your group as you participate in the service activity, lead the activity, or plan the activity. You may want to incorporate interviews. Get permission from students or people if outside of Basha High. Written permission is preferable. This is a great way to make your senior project presentation captivating for your audience!
Option 3: Interviews
-Document in either video, transcripts, or photos an interview with the organization or people who you will be working with and/or impacting through your involvement. E-mails may count if you ask questions and get responses. Use these to increase the impact of your presentation by adding a secondary voice.
Option 4: Written Documentation
-In the form of e-mails, online discussions, Twitter feeds, blogs (you write), websites (you create), or other forms of written communication (memos, business letters…) If writing a blog or making a website for your project, make sure it is public and accessible from school so you can show us during your presentation. We can get blogs and web addresses approved with enough advanced notice.
Option 5: Tangibles
-If one of your goals was to create awareness of an issue, save copies of your posters, flyers, handouts, mailings, or other materials used to help you promote your issues. You can also collect thank you notes (if received), artwork, programs from events…
Option 6: Qualitative and Quantitative Data
-If you are trying to promote a cause, perhaps you should survey your audience to see how little they know about the cause before implementing your plan, then resurvey them afterwards to see your impact first hand. (Think final senior stats research projects). If a survey is not feasible, try interviewing test groups, and writing down your own thoughts and reflections as you implement your project. Qualitative (written) data is just as important (in the form of journals, blogs, or other reflections) as quantitative data.
Option 7: Special guests
-Feel free to bring in a special guest as a part of your presentation to increase impact. Get a guest pass from the office. Last year a seeing-eye-dog visited us for senior projects. Pathos? J