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Digital Story Maps: Visual Narratives with Tech Tools
Grade 4English2 days
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5.0 (1 rating)Digital Story MapNarrative RetellingVisual StorytellingTechnology ToolsPeer ReviewCreative Expression
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Inquiry Framework
Question Framework
Driving Question
The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a digital story map that visually retells a narrative, ensuring it maintains the original story's meaning and logical order?Essential Questions
Supporting questions that break down major concepts.- What is a digital story map and how can it be used to retell a narrative?
- How can visual elements enhance the understanding of a story's main events?
- What are the key components of a narrative that should be highlighted when creating a story map?
- How can technology be used to recreate stories in a way that maintains meaning and logical order?
- Why is it important to be able to retell a story in different formats?
- How can summarizing a story visually differ from summarizing it in words only?
Standards & Learning Goals
Learning Goals
By the end of this project, students will be able to:- Students will be able to retell a narrative using a digital story map, focusing on maintaining the original story's meaning and logical order.
- Students will understand how to use digital tools to enhance storytelling through visual elements.
- Students will identify and explain key components of a narrative while creating story maps.
- Students will develop skills in summarizing texts by converting text-based information into visual formats.
Teacher-specified
4.7(D)
Primary
Retell, paraphrase, or summarize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order.Reason: The project requires students to retell narratives using digital story maps, directly aligning with the requirement to maintain meaning and logical order.
Entry Events
Events that will be used to introduce the project to studentsGamer's Quest
By exploring the world of video games, students analyze narrative structures and then choose a favorite game plot to retell as a digital story map. This approach ties their gaming interests with academic skills, bridging personal interests and educational goals.📚
Portfolio Activities
Portfolio Activities
These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.Activity 1
Story Elements Explorer
In this activity, students dive into understanding the core elements of a narrative such as setting, characters, problem, and resolution. They learn to identify these components within a chosen story, laying the groundwork for creating an accurate story map.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Choose a simple story or game plot to work with.
2. Identify and list the key elements of the story: setting, characters, problem, and resolution.
3. Create a storyboard outline that details these elements and their sequence in the plot.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA storyboard outline showing the key components of the chosen narrative.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAligns with 4.7(D) by helping students focus on the narrative's meaning and order.Activity 2
Digital Tool Familiarization
Students will get hands-on experience with various digital tools that can be used to create story maps. This activity ensures each student knows how to operate basic digital storytelling tools, setting the stage for their final project work.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Introduce students to digital tools such as Canva or StoryMapsJS.
2. Give students a guided tutorial on using one tool of their choice to create basic visual stories.
3. Encourage students to experiment with different features, like adding text, images, and transitions.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA basic digital story map created using one of the chosen tools.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports learning goal of using digital tools to enhance storytelling.Activity 3
Visual Story Mapping Workshop
In this workshop, students will begin creating their own digital story maps. They take their storyboard outlines and turn them into a digital format while ensuring that the story's original meaning and logical flow are maintained.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Revisit the storyboard from the Story Elements Explorer activity.
2. Use a digital tool to start converting the storyboard into a digital story map.
3. Check that the digital map preserves the narrative's logical order and meaning, making adjustments as needed.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA draft version of the digital story map showing a structured narrative.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses 4.7(D) by requiring students to summarize and retell using digital formats while maintaining meaning.Activity 4
Peer Review and Feedback Loop
Students exchange their digital story maps with peers for review. This activity engages them in constructive critique and reflection, ensuring their maps not only retain narrative order but are visually engaging.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Pair up students to exchange their digital story map drafts.
2. Each student reviews their partner's work, assessing both content and visual appeal.
3. Provide specific feedback, focusing on clarity, story flow, and adherence to original meaning.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA feedback report for a peer’s digital story map, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsEnhances skills in understanding narrative structure and ensuring logical order.Activity 5
Final Digital Story Map Presentation
The culmination of the project where students present their polished digital story maps to the class. This encourages them to refine their projects based on feedback and engage in public speaking, strengthening their communication skills.Steps
Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.1. Incorporate peer feedback into the draft story map to improve clarity and flow.
2. Finalize the digital story map, ensuring it is visually appealing and logically organized.
3. Prepare a presentation explaining the process and how the story map maintains the original narrative’s meaning and order.
Final Product
What students will submit as the final product of the activityA polished digital story map and accompanying presentation that clearly retells the chosen narrative.Alignment
How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsCompletes the standard 4.7(D) by retelling, ensuring logical order and meaning through digital storytelling.🏆
Rubric & Reflection
Portfolio Rubric
Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolioDigital Story Map Evaluation
Category 1
Content Understanding
Assesses the student's ability to comprehend and retell the narrative accurately, maintaining its original meaning and logical order.Criterion 1
Narrative Clarity
Evaluates how clearly the student's digital story map reflects the key components of the original story.
Exemplary
4 PointsThe digital story map presents an exceptional retelling of the narrative, clearly emphasizing the key components with full accuracy and depth.
Proficient
3 PointsThe digital story map effectively retells the narrative with most key components accurately reflected.
Developing
2 PointsThe digital story map shows some key components but lacks full accuracy in comprehending the narrative.
Beginning
1 PointsThe digital story map minimally reflects the narrative, missing significant components and accuracy.
Criterion 2
Logical Sequencing
Assesses the student’s ability to maintain a logical sequence of events in the digital story map.
Exemplary
4 PointsEvents are presented in a highly logical and well-structured order, enhancing the flow of the narrative.
Proficient
3 PointsEvents are mostly presented in a logical order, with minor inconsistencies.
Developing
2 PointsSome events are out of order, slightly affecting the narrative flow.
Beginning
1 PointsEvents appear in a disordered manner, significantly impacting understanding.
Category 2
Digital Tool Proficiency
Measures the student's skill in utilizing digital tools to create a visually engaging story map.Criterion 1
Tool Utilization
Evaluates how effectively the student uses digital tools to enhance the storytelling process.
Exemplary
4 PointsDemonstrates exceptional proficiency and creativity in using digital tools, resulting in a highly engaging story map.
Proficient
3 PointsShows good proficiency in digital tool use, creating a clear and engaging story map.
Developing
2 PointsDemonstrates basic proficiency in digital tool use, with a story map that needs refinement.
Beginning
1 PointsDisplays minimal proficiency in using digital tools, leading to an inadequate story map.
Category 3
Creative Expression
Assesses the student's ability to creatively integrate visuals and text to enhance storytelling.Criterion 1
Visual Story Enhancement
Measures how well visuals enhance the understanding and appeal of the story map.
Exemplary
4 PointsVisuals are expertly used to significantly enhance the narrative's appeal and comprehension.
Proficient
3 PointsVisuals effectively complement the narrative, making it more engaging.
Developing
2 PointsVisuals are present but do not significantly enhance the narrative's comprehension.
Beginning
1 PointsLimited or ineffective use of visuals, offering minimal enhancement to the narrative.
Category 4
Peer Review and Feedback
Evaluates the student's engagement in the peer review process and the integration of feedback to improve their work.Criterion 1
Feedback Implementation
Assesses how well the student incorporates feedback into the final story map presentation.
Exemplary
4 PointsIncorporates feedback comprehensively and effectively, greatly improving the final product's clarity and flow.
Proficient
3 PointsIncorporates most feedback effectively, with noticeable improvements.
Developing
2 PointsIncorporates some feedback with limited impact on improvement.
Beginning
1 PointsIncorporates little to no feedback, with insignificant improvements made.
Reflection Prompts
End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learningQuestion 1
Reflect on the process of creating your digital story map. What was the most challenging part of ensuring the narrative maintained its original meaning and logical order?
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Question 2
On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel in using digital tools like Canva or StoryMapsJS to create visual narratives?
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Question 3
How did peer feedback influence your final digital story map? Select the option that best describes your experience.
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Options
It significantly improved my story map, providing new insights.
It provided some valuable suggestions that I incorporated.
It was not very helpful, as I had already identified most issues.
Question 4
Why do you think it's important to maintain a story's original meaning and order when retelling it in a different format, such as a digital story map?
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Question 5
Rate your overall satisfaction with your final digital story map on a scale from 1 to 5.
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