Fuzzy Mud Lesson Plan

Video Introduction to the Novel

Kind of Activity:

Technology

Objective:

In this activity, students will plan and / or create a video introduction to the novel.

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.7.5

Structure:

Part 1:

First, students should watch the following video introduction to Fuzzy Mud.

Fuzzy Mud Video Introduction

Individually, they should respond to the following questions:

1. Does the "vibe" of this video match what you imagined? If not, what is different?

2. What images, music, and text did the authors choose?

Part 2:

Next, in groups of 3-4, students will create their own video introduction to the book.

Before they begin, they should jot down thoughts...