CHOOSE A PARTNER * You will be creating a presentation using one of the following technology tools: * Glogster- An interactive poster * Prezi- A non-linear.

*1984 Technology Project

CHOOSE A

PARTNER

*The Big Idea

*You will be creating a presentation using one of the following technology tools:

*Glogster- An interactive poster

*Prezi- A non-linear presentation tool

*Animoto- A slide show program that can incorporate music, images, and video.

*SlideRocket- Similar to Animoto

*I will show you how to use these programs

*PowerPoint is not allowed

*This is a Contest*One winner will be chosen from each of my sections.

These finalists will receive a prize.

*Then, I will have our administration team (Principals, Superintendent, etc.) select one winner.

So….

*Create a unique project.

*Take pride in your work.

*Be aware that other people will be viewing and critiquing your work.

*Show off your skills.

*Objectives

During this project, you will: *Demonstrate knowledge of 1984.

*Use knowledge of 1984 to create a presentation that discusses multiple areas and/or concepts of the novel.

*Use technology that incorporates images, music, and/or video to communicate knowledge of 1984.

*Present a multimedia project to your classmates.

*Make text-to-world connections from1984 to songs, politics, history, etc.

*Write an essay rationale for your project that discusses each component.

*Learn how to cite information using the MLA format.

*Part I: Select a Theme

1. The individual in conflict with society.

2. The irrationality of the "rational" institution.

3. The alienation and isolation of modern man.

4. The past as a loss, a value, an obsession, or an escape.

5. The search for moral structure, purpose, hope, truth, or a personal dream.

*Part I: Explain

Explain how Orwell develops and shows the theme in 1984.

*1 paragraph

*Where is this seen? (Concrete Detail + Commentary)

*Find quotes for support (provide a page #).

*Part II: Select an Artifact

Your artifact must relate to your theme

*The glass paperweight

*The diary

*Propaganda

*The Telescreen

*Any other approved concrete item from the novel

*Explain the significance of this artifact in relation to your theme.

*Part III: Select a Song

Soundtrack of the novel

Your song must relate to your theme

*Explain how the song connects to your theme

*Provide a lyrical “quote.”

*Part IV: 1984 Then and Now

You will research one of the following and relate it to your theme:

*What inspired Orwell (Hitler, Stalin, etc.)

*North Korea and 1984

*1984 in today’s society

*Use 1 or 2 sources. Sources must be approved.

*Bring to the next class period!

*Part V: An Article of Your Choice

*Propaganda

*Obituary

*Bio

*Ministries

*Advertisement

*Etc.

*You must have a quote for support.

*Presentation

*Interactive document/newspaper

*Use Glogster, Prezi, or Animoto to create a multimedia presentation.

*All of your components must be represented in your visual presentation. Use images, music, videos, etc. to make your presentation interesting and unique.

*MLA*1984:

*(Author’s last name p#)

*(p#)

*(Smith, Jones, and Moore p#)

*Song

*(Author’s last name)

*Documentary:

*In National Geographic Explorer’s Inside North Korea, Lisa Ling states that ……..

*There are not any pages or paragraphs.

*Components

You should have:*Essay Rationale

*Use the EasyBib.com’s MLA citation machine to create a Works Cited Page (1984, song, and documentary).

*Presentation

*MLA Works Cited Page