1) The document outlines an assignment where students will work in groups to create an educational television show about ancient Greek life based on different television genres. 2) Students are assigned to different "channels" and must develop a topic, create a storyboard, research their topic, write a script, and record their show. 3) The project will be graded based on planning, content, presentation skills, and a reflection. Important deadlines and filming dates are provided.

1. Books 1-4 Review and Project Introduction Ms. Marshall 8th Grade English

2. Books 1-4 ReviewSeptember 27, 2011 Warm up: What are some topics or questions about ancient Greek life that you are interested in exploring further? Explain. Today’s objective is to understand the Ancient Greek T.V. Show Project and review Books 1-4 by sharing answer from the study guide.

3. Groups Group 1 Women’s Entertainment Ronni, Christy, Melissa Group 2 History Channel Taye, Alec, Leo Group 3 HGTV Zaha, Elizabeth, Sam Group 4 Food Network Nigel, Abhijith, Rohit Group 5 Travel Channel Laura, Taylor, Ahmed Group 6 Discovery Health Jeff, Ian, Kristen

4. T.V. Show Introduction The Assignment Work in groups to create a television show educating the class on a topic of social, political, or historical importance in Ancient Greece. The Process In your groups watch the television channel you have been assigned to get an idea of the types of show you can create. Decide on a specific focus of your show and the format you would like to follow. Create a storyboard for you show. Do research on your topic to make you show educational as well as entertaining. Write a script and submit it electronically to Ms. Dove. Record your show on your recording day. Have a viewing of your show in class.

5. T.V. Show Introduction The Grade Planning—Meeting with teacher, storyboard, and research notes. 30 points Content of the show *see back with specific rubric 50 points Oral Presentation Skills 15 points Reflection 5 points TOTAL100 points

6. Important Dates Follow the schedule for the times your group will meet with Ms. Dove during class time. You must report to class for attendance and then go directly to Ms. Dove’s room. It is your responsibility to know your schedule and be prepared. If you need additional time at school, you must schedule it well in advance with Ms. Marshall or Ms. Dove.

7. Content Rubric

8. Helpful Hints For a successful T.V. show, here are a few helpful hints and reminders Watch the channel you have been assigned. You will get ideas from this. Choose a topic you are interested in to explore further. Do your research right away. You may encounter roadblocks and need to adjust your ideas. Take care of this before you go to Ms. Dove for filming. Write out a full script and be sure each member of the group, Ms. Marshall, and Ms. Dove have a copy before final filming. Have all props, costumes, graphics prepared and in Ms. Dove’s room before the filming time. Any graphics should be on a flash drive and given to Ms. Dove at least one day before filming. Practice reading the script and transitions before filming. Address any problems immediately. Ask Ms. Marshall or Ms. Dove for help before final filming.