Maps+photo+essay

MAPS (Mode/Media, Audience, Purpose, Situation of Writer/Writing)


 * ** Mode ** (genres) || Photo Essay ||
 * ** Media ** (tools and materials) || Powerpoint ||
 * ** Audience ** (who will most likely receive the work) || Students in the 10th grade as a year long assignment ||
 * ** Purpose ** (the specific action that an author aims to accomplish) || To write a personal narrative, in a timeline format, beginning at birth and ending with their current school year, documenting the story with both pictures and text. ||
 * ** Situation of Writer ** (strengths and weaknesses of the writer) || Strengths: writing skills, technology skills, research skills

Weaknesses: Learning curve on personal narrative format; learning curve on new technology, including digital cameras ||
 * ** Situation of Writing ** (deadlines, genre expectations, collaboration, new media) || Project will be worked on in class or at home on a continuing basis, culminating at the end of the year. Students are to work electronically on their essays, using voicethread, powerpoint, etc., utilizing the school’s laptops or computer lab, as well as computers at home. Students will share their work upon completion. ||