This document outlines various 21st century responses students can take to demonstrate their understanding of literature, including: 1) Creating parade floats or critter projects to bring art and symbolism together. 2) Using digital photography to show a story from a character's point of view. 3) Engaging in improvisation by acting as objects or symbols from a story. 4) Developing comics using online story creators. The document encourages bringing in outside experts, partnerships, and unlimited creativity to help students assess and develop performances and products for class.

1. 21st Century Responses to Literature Dyane Smokorowski 8th grade Language Arts Teacher Andover, Kansas

2. Creativity and Innovation Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others Being open and responsive to new and diverse perspectives Acting on creative ideas to make a tang

3. Parade Floats Imagine Mardi Gras floats with shoeboxes. Bringing art, creativity, and symbolism together

4. Parade Floats

5. Critter Project

6. Personal Culture Voicethread http://voicethread.com/#q.b1550359

7. Digital Photography and Art

8. Digital Photography From Character Point of View

9. Digital Photography From Character Point of View

10. Digital Photography From Character Point of View

11. Using Improvisation Scenes from the story Students take on “objects” or “symbols” in the story

12. Comics http://myths.e2bn.org/story_creator/ - Myths Story Creator

13. Comics http://chogger.com/createChogger

14. Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Exercising sound reasoning in understanding Making complex choices and decisions Understanding the interconnections among systems Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points of view and lead to better solutions Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve problems and answer questions

15. Interpret with Visual Ranking https://educate.intel.com/workspace/student/loginpage.aspx?&LID=en Teacher ID: dypan TeamID: PodstockXX Team Password: PodstockXX

16. Debate with Showing Evidence

17. Communication and Collaboration Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams Exercising flexibility and willingness to be helpful in making necessary compromises to accomplish a common goal Assuming shared responsibility for collaborative work

18. Edmodo or TitanPad Discussions Sharing of ideas or essential questions through Edmodo discussion http://titanpad.com/ahUBPbgLHm We also usethisforbackchannelingduringvideos in class

19. Bring in Experts Look for partnerships with companies, organizations, museums, or community members that provide insight on the literature Consider how these experts could help you assess products or performances in your class

20. And the rest… Is limitless! Bring in your own creativity and innovation to see what your kiddos can develop!