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An advertising campaign that shows an understanding of persuasive and figurative language

A 3-D model of a ride/attraction that exemplifies a theme or issue found in Maniac Magee

A multi-media presentation that reinforces a theme/issue, correlates the emotions felt by the ride and those of the theme/issue chosen, and provides a true-to-life resolution for the theme/issue

Each team is to create three things:

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Director/Producer Project ManagerEngineer/DesignerAdvertising Executive

Each team will have the following roles:

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All roles will participate in research.

In charge of the Media Proposal (media will have at least 8 images, music representative of the theme, symbolism, and a script)

Encourages group to stay on task Is the Optimist Ensures the group works well together Makes sure materials are present:

folder, paper, laptops, etc.Makes sure area is cleaned up and

materials are returned to proper place.Makes sure the project expresses

emotions and feelings of the theme/issue

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Assist the Producer with the Media Proposal (media will have at least 8 images, music representative of the theme, symbolism, and a script)

Keeps track of tasks and assignments Is the go-to person if questions arise within

teamTakes questions to teacher if necessaryMakes sure deadlines are metEnsures guidelines are followedMakes sure materials are present: folder,

paper, laptops, etc.Makes sure area is cleaned up and materials

are returned to proper place.Makes sure the project expresses emotions

and feelings of the theme/issue

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In charge of the 3-D element (might also include a drawn out plan)

Makes sure designs are compliant with specifications on rubric

Insures that the ride/attraction reflects the theme chosen

Spots the difficulties Ensures the 3-D model is constructed to scaleMakes sure the project expresses emotions

and feelings of the theme/issue Makes sure the project is above and beyond

in terms of creativity Looks for all the possibilities, alternatives, and

new ideas

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In charge of the storyboard/brochure (this would be a written element, describing the ride or what happens while people wait in line)

Makes sure the project expresses emotions and feelings of the theme/issue

Ensures the graphics reflect the emotion and feelings needed to convey message

Sees that the theme/issue is reflected in all the work that is produced

Ensures that the ad campaign would be helpful in increasing public awareness of theme/issue

Ensures the writing elements are all present (figurative language, persuasive writing, adjectives)Ad

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ResearchDevelopCreateContributeWritePresentCritiqueCollaborateCommunicate

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They can be fired.They can be removed

from the team for not complying to the contract.

What if there is a problem with one of the team members?

They won’t work.They don’t contribute.

They cause division.They are not respectful.

Their work is not completed on time.

They do not communicate.

If a contract rule is broken:1. Team will have a meeting to ask member to

follow the contract.2. If rules are not followed, the teacher will be

asked to help find a solution.3. If mediation does not solve problem,

member may be asked to remove themselves from the group for a designated time period.

4. After removal time is completed and work is up to dates, member will return to group.

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