Kennedy, J. (2013, July 4). 25 successful 90-second Newbery videos. Retrieved December 1, 2014, from http://jameskennedy.com/2013/07/04/the-25-most-popular-90-second-newbery-videos-so-far/
Summary: These are 25 of the most popular student-created 90-second Newbery films. James Kennedy created a contest for students to make films that cover the entire plot of a Newbery winner or honor book in approximately 90 seconds.
Review: These films are great to watch when teaching Newbery books. They are fun and display creativity of a variety of genres.
Diversity: Some films include students of color. However, many of the Newbery books are white in general.
Diversity: Some films include students of color. However, many of the Newbery books are white in general.
Suggestions for Teachers: Great to inspire students to do their own book projects. An engaging idea to foster reading the whole book, identifying key plot points, collaborating and creating.
- Quantitative: N/A
- Qualitative: Students with knowledge of the particular Newbery book will understand these films better. However, these students could be used as a pre-reading activity to build schema. They are mostly organized chronologically. Some films use the actual dialogue from the text itself. Depending on the book, the language could be contemporary or more from that period. Students will be able to make meaning with the visual context clues.
Common Core State Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Analyze how and why individuals, events, or ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
Relevant links: James Kennedy
Subjects/Themes: English, Drama
Awards: N/A
Series Information: N/A
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