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Multimedia Autobiography

Activity

Multimedia Autobiography

Grade Levels

7th Grade, 8th Grade

Course, Subject

English Language Arts
Related Academic Standards
CC.1.4.7.A CC.1.4.7.A
Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information clearly.
CC.1.4.7.C CC.1.4.7.C
Develop and analyze the topic with relevant facts, definitions, concrete details, quotations, or other information and examples; include graphics and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.
CC.1.4.7.E CC.1.4.7.E
Write with an awareness of the stylistic aspects of composition. • Use precise language and domain-specific vocabulary to inform about or explain the topic. • Use sentences of varying lengths and complexities • Develop and maintain a consistent voice. • Establish and maintain a formal style.
CC.1.4.7.F CC.1.4.7.F
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling.
CC.1.4.7.H CC.1.4.7.H
Introduce and state an opinion on a topic.
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Author

Linda Szymkowiak, Jeffersonville-Youngsville Central Schools and Carol Bliefernich, Eldred Central Schools

Description

Objectives:
  • Students will represent autobiographical information in a multimedia format.
  • Students will present and narrate a personal presentation to classmates.
Activity:
  • Students list autobiographical information, including interests, skills/ abilities, activities, and future goals.
  • Teacher provides instruction on use of computer presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Hyperstudio) and discusses how color, animation, and graphics can be used to represent a topic. Examples are provided showing how these presentation attributes can change the image of a topic.
  • Students and teacher design a rubric for the computer presentation.
  • Students design a computer presentation, representing themselves and their goals.
  • Students make connections between their interests and abilities and the career goals or areas they choose to present.
  • Students make presentations to class.
  • Class discusses the various approaches used and the impact of each approach.

Duration

1 week

Assessment

Presentations are assessed through use of a rubric; accuracy, effective speaking, overall quality of work, speaking, and critical response are evaluated.

Materials/Resources

  • Computers
  • Presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Hyperstudio)

Comments/Modifications

Partners can be assigned to help students who have trouble with the software.

Source

Szymkowiak, Linda and Carol Bliefernich. “Multimedia Autobiography.” In Career Development and Occupational Studies (CDOS) Resource Guide with Core Curriculum. New York State Department of Education, 121.
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