Reading, Viewing, and Listening Inquiry

At the beginning of each class after completing grammar on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, you will be given 20 minutes to read, view, or listen to texts that will support a semester-long inquiry. You may choose any topic (appropriate for school and approved by your parent/guardian) to inquire about. For example, if you choose to read a science-fiction book, you can follow that with a podcast interview with the author as you inquire about how to write a science fiction text. Or, if you want to learn about the mechanics of cars, you could listen to podcasts, watch documentaries, and read instruction manuals. A few weeks prior to the end of the semester, you will turn in a project that demonstrates all you have learned through this inquiry. Take advantage of the freedom you have in this inquiry, but make sure to meet the minimum requirements below.

Earn a minimum of 200 points from the following:

• Print/Digital Books: 25 pages=25 points
• Audio/Visual texts (audiobooks, documentaries, podcasts): 60 minutes=25 points
• Online articles (must be reputable source): 5,000 words=25 points
• Scholarly Journals (peer reviewed): 10 pages=15 points
• Any other sources must be approved by Ms. Steenhard BEFORE RVL

During RVL time, students must:

• work independently, not distracting peers
• stay on task
• work silently
• complete a daily log of what you Read, Viewed, or Listened to

Demonstration of Learning (final project--200 points)

You may choose any format to demonstrate what you have learned through this inquiry (perhaps a documentary, a podcast, or a website).

Whatever you decide upon must:

• demonstrate significant time and effort put forth by the student
• share substantial information about the inquiry topic
• offer insights or revelations (new knowledge)
• provide aptly chosen key terms necessary for understanding the topic
• provide a list of resources (in MLA works cited format)
• explain the usefulness/application of the information in a real world context
• be presented to an audience (you may present to the class or video record yourself presenting to a relevant audience)

Miscellaneous