CristineD_ParentLetter

January, 2011 Dear Parent/Guardians, Class 2-319 is very excited to begin their research project on Rosa Parks! We will be learning all about her early life, later life, and major accomplishments. Students will be conducting their own research using books and teacher-approved Websites to discover facts. Then they will write a diary entry, pretending to be Rosa Parks and writing all about her life. After our research, the class will begin our Interactive Multimedia Project (IMP). We will use safe Internet Websites, as well as a program called VoiceThread, to make a small video about Rosa Parks. We will begin our project this week and it will take us about one month to complete. Once we are finished, Class 2-319 will invite you to our special celebration. Each group will present their video to share with friends and family members. A separate letter will follow. Your child’s IMP grade will be based on the following: Their overall grade will be based on our school’s 1-4 grading system. Please continue to encourage your child! If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, Ms. Doris = Please tear off this bottom strip and have your student return this form to me by 1/15/11. =
 * Research process – discovering facts and note taking
 * Writing process – students include facts and details, use correct grammar and spelling, edit, revise, and publish their work
 * Gathering process – students select appropriate photos for their video
 * Design process – students correctly use VoiceThread to make their video

My child and I have reviewed this letter and the IMP packet and are familiar with all of the Interactive Multimedia Project requirements.

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