Read On Wisconsin Book Trailer Project

UW-Madison School of Education, in collaboration with Whitehorse Middle School

For the past two years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Education has worked in

collaboration with a local middle school to address literacy challenges faced by students from low-income

families. The students in the program had just finished 7th grade and were reading well below grade level,

some as low as 2nd

grade. Their teacher had noted that these students were more highly motivated if they

were engaged with technology, so we wrote several small grants to run a competitive program for fifteen

students (selected by the teachers based on students who had the highest need) called Read On Wisconsin

Film Camp.

At the end of 7th grade, each student in the program was given an iPad mini loaded with 12 e-books and

audio-books at the middle level in our statewide reading program. They got together twice to discuss the

books they had read, and then met for two weeks in August for an intensive Film Camp where they

worked in teams to create book trailers (like movie trailers but for books) for the Read On Wisconsin

website, to promote books to other middles school students across Wisconsin. In the Film Camp students

learned to storyboard, search the internet for copyright-free images and audio, do live action filming and

voice-over narratives, and edit in iMovie. They also developed skills in critiquing book trailers made by

others, often times looking at specific features, such as typography or timing. At the end of Film Camp,

all the student films were showcased at a public Film Festival on the UW campus, where parents,

siblings, friends, and others could come to watch the films on the big screen. Students who successfully

completed the program got to keep their iPad minis permanently, a big motivation for these students who,

for the most part, did not have computers -- or even books – in their homes. All students participated

fully, showed up on time every day, and completed the program, except for one girl who moved midway

through the summer. She went to great lengths to return her device, without being prompted.

Testing on the first group of students showed that the participants either maintained or improved their

reading scores over the summer. The teachers have also noted the great strides these students have made

in their social skills, being able to give and accept criticism, and viewing themselves as readers and

leaders.

READ ON WISCONSIN FILM CAMP COSTS IN 2013

TECHNOLOGY (15 iPad minis with Applecare+, cases, screen protectors, earphones)

Subtotal: $6,748.50

BOOKS (18 sets of ROW books in different formats – for students, two classrooms, LMC; hardcovers

and paperback books for students at completion of the program)

Subtotal: $6,317.81

TEACHER STIPENDS (for two teachers and one librarian; UW staff offered in-kind services)

Subtotal: $2,125

SUPPLIES: (UW backpacks for the students)

Subtotal: $599.85

FILM FESTIVAL (Theater rental, catering, roundtrip bus service for families, trophies, professional

photographer)

Subtotal: $2,222.00

GRAND TOTAL: $18,013.16

For more info contact: Kathleen T. Horning (horning@education.wisc.edu)

May 3, 2013

Read On Wisconsin!

Students at Whitehorse Middle School are being given a unique opportunity to participate in an

amazing summer workshop right here at our own school! Our current UW literacy partnership is

offering a program which combines encouraging students to read with the excitement of film

production. Students who participated last summer had a blast!

Students who are selected to participate will be reading at least two books from the Read On

Wisconsin! book recommendation list for middle school. There will be two check-in meetings to

provide an opportunity to discuss the books students are reading. The real work will happen

during a two week workshop in late July/early August where students will be trained to use video

equipment and editing software to create their own book trailers (a one-to-two minute film, like a

movie trailer but for a book). These trailers will be posted throughout the next academic year on

the Read On Wisconsin! website. The student films will be premiered at the Bridget Zinn Film

Festival on the UW campus for family and friends.

Dates:

Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting on Wednesday, May 29 7:00 in LMC

Handing out Devices on Wednesday, June 5 2:45-3:30 in Room 173

Check In #1 on Tuesday, July 2 5:00-6:30 in LMC

Check In #2 on Thursday, July 25 5:00-6:30 in LMC

Film Camp – Week of July 29 and August 5 Monday-Friday 1:30-4:00

in LMC at East High School

Saturday, August 17 2:00 at the Marquee Theater in Union South

Incentives

Learn video-making techniques

Read some quality books

Meetings will take place in the air conditioned LMC at Whitehorse

Prizes to be handed out, including an electronic reader upon completing program!!!

Final films will be posted on the Read On Wisconsin! Website

Bridget Zinn Film Festival on UW campus with a reception for family and friends

Requirements

Read at least two books (options to be provided)

Attendance at all meetings (see dates above)

Come and have fun

If you are interested, please fill out the Application on the reverse side and complete a thoughtful

personal statement. Please return materials to Ms. Milne-Carroll by May 17.

Read On Wisconsin! Application

Student Name _______________________________________________________________

Summer Address _____________________________________________________________

Student Phone Number _______________________ (home) ________________________ (cell)

Student’s Summer Email ____________________________________

Are you involved in other programs/camps/sports teams this coming summer? Explain below.

How will you be getting to/from Whitehorse for meetings/Film Camp?

Are there any allergies or medical conditions that we should be aware of?

Please indicate if you will allow your child to be photographed or filmed

for the purpose of teacher education. Only their first name will be used. (circle) OK or Not OK

Please indicate if you will allow your child leave school grounds to walk (circle) OK or Not OK

with an adult in the neighborhood near Whitehorse for specific film locations.

Student Signature _______________________________________ Date _________________

Parent Signature ________________________________________ Date _________________

Phone Number (in case of emergency) _______________________________

In order for your application to be complete, please attach a personal statement explaining why

you want to be part of this program. There are a limited number of slots available and your essay

will help determine who participates.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact:

Jennifer Milne-Carroll at 204-4484 or jmmilnecarro@madison.k12.wi.us

Sarah Waddell (MMSD contact) at 204-4512 or swaddell@madison.k12.wi.us

KT Horning (UW contact) at 263-3721 or horning@education.wisc.edu

Instructors for the course will be Jen Milne-Carroll, Sarah Waddell, and staff from the UW-

School of Education.

This program is being funded by UW School of Education’s Partner School Network,

Educational Partnership Outreach, and the Literacy, Language, and Culture Institute.

2013 Read On WI Agreement

Printed Student Name ____________________________________________________

By signing below I agree that I must take complete responsibility for the use of the iPad

provided for me by Whitehorse Middle School for the purpose of the Read On WI

Summer Program. This would include the following expectations:

Follow the MMSD guidelines for technology use contract that was previously

signed

Keep the iPad in a secure location to avoid theft

Will not loan the iPad to friends or family members during the summer

Only load the approved Read on WI books during the program

Attend and actively participate in all Read on WI meetings

Provide my own transportation to and from all meetings except the event on

campus

__________________________________________ ___________________

Student signature Date

By signing below, I agree that my child must adhere to the above requirements in order

to officially be presented with an iPad to keep as their own at the completion of the

program. If my child does not complete the program, I agree to return the iPad and

supporting materials to Whitehorse Middle School.

__________________________________________ ___________________

Parent signature Date

It is important to know in the event that the iPad is lost or stolen,

Read On Wisconsin will not provide participant with another device!

May 24, 2013

Dear _______________________________,

Congratulations! You have officially been accepted into the Read on

Wisconsin Program here at Whitehorse this summer! Our first meeting will be next

Wednesday, May 29 at 7:00 in the LMC. A parent/guardian is expected to

attend this meeting with you. We will be reviewing expectations, handing out a

calendar, signing technology contracts, and answering questions.

We will be having a meeting at lunch time on Tuesday, June 4 for book talks

and again after school on Wednesday, June 5 at 2:45-3:30 in Room 173 to hand out

the electronic devices and give you a quick tutorial on how to use them.

Please share this letter with your parents/guardians so they are aware of

Wednesday’s meeting and your commitment to being part of the success of Read

on WI and the Bridget Zinn Film Festival later this summer!

See you on Wednesday night,

Ms. Milne-Carroll

Ms. Gritt

Ms. Waddell

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Mandatory Parent/Student Meeting on Wednesday, May 29 7:00 in LMC

Handing out Devices on Wednesday, June 5 2:45-3:30 in Room 173

Check In #1 on Tuesday, July 2 5:00-6:30 in LMC

Check In #2 on Thursday, July 25 5:00-6:30 in LMC

Film Camp – Weeks of July 29 and August 5

Monday-Friday 1:30-4:00 in LMC at East High School

Saturday, August 17 Bridget Zinn Film Festival at 2:00 at the Marquee

Theater in Union South. Please invite family and friends to this free event!!!

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FILM CAMP – 1:30-4:00 in LMC at East High School

FILM CAMP – 1:30-4:00 in LMC at East High School

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July 2 - Check-In #1

Community Building Activity Loading iPads (10 min - Sarah leading) (Brooke/Becky) Book discussions (KT, Mary Louise, Jen, Sarah - 45 min)

Outcasts United Unwind Wonder Dark Lord

Mary Louise Sarah Jen KT

Vanessa Josh Montel Jai

Lupe JJ Ben Davion

Jose Anna Lidia Flo

Genna Jemelynn Tim

Group Discussion about iPads (10 min) Candidates for Book Trailers (10 min) Announce 2nd Book Groups (10 min)

After Eli See You at Harry's

Fire in the Streets

Ivan/Unwind

Davion Jemelynn Anna Jose

Josh Lidia Jai Ben

Genna Vanessa Flo Tim

Montel Lupe JJ

Check-In #1 Discussion Notes Book Title: Group Members: Positive reactions to the text: Negative reactions to the text: Questions you had about the book: ROW Questions: Book Trailer Candidate - why or why not?

ROW questions to prompt more discussion, if needed Title: Wonder

1. The kids on Auggie’s welcoming committee have been hand-picked by the principal. Why do you think

the kids the principal picked aren’t all as welcoming as the principal might have wished? How do you

think you would respond if you were a member of Auggie’s welcoming committee?

2. Jack and Summer both want to be good friends to Auggie but each one struggles in different ways.

What do you think is Jack’s biggest challenge? What about Summer’s? How does Auggie respond to

each of them?

3. What do you think is gained by telling Auggie’s story from so many different points of view? Which

character’s perspective did you appreciate the most, and why?

Title: Dark Lord: The Early Years 1. If your arch enemy banished you to an alternate universe, what would it be like? 2. Why do you think the author decided to include a ghost story? 3. Which supporting character(s) in these books would you like to have you welcoming you to a new situation? What appealed to you about this character? Title: Unwind 1. Connor, Risa and Lev have followed three different paths to the same fate and are all destined for

“unwinding.” How do their experiences draw similarities between the future in which this story is set and

our society today?

2. What are some of the ways the three main characters influence one another’s understanding of and

attitudes toward “unwinding”? How do Connor, Risa and Lev change in other ways from knowing one

another? 3. This book takes a highly controversial issue in our society today and offers up a fictional future where the solution is a compromise that seems unimaginable . What do you think the author is hoping readers will take away from this? Title: Outcasts United 1. The kids in Outcasts United come from various countries, but all have experienced difficult things both before and after coming to the United States. Why do you think being on The Fugees means so much to them? 2. Luma had no background in teaching or social work but seemed to instinctively understand what her players needed. What are some of the things that she does that make her such an outstanding coach? 3. Why do you think Luma is so strict with her players?

Read On Wisconsin 2013-2014 Name ____________________________

Directions: After the book talks, rank the following choices with 1 being the book you most want to read all the

way to 18.

_____ Wonder by R.J. Palacio, 2012

_____ Dark Lord: The Early Years by Jamie Thomson, 2012

_____ Friends With Boys by Faith Erin Hicks, 2012

_____ The Mighty Mars Rovers: The Incredible Adventures of Spirit and Opportunity by Elizabeth Rusch, 2012

_____ Moonbird: A Year on the Wind with the Great Survivor B95 by Phillip Hoose, 2012

_____ After Eli by Rebecca Rupp, 2012

_____ Marching to the Mountaintop: How Poverty, Labor Fights, and Civil Rights Set the Stage for Martin Luther

King, Jr.’s Final Hours by Ann Bausum, 2012

_____ Fire in the Streets by Kekla Magoon, 2012

_____ The Revolution of Evelyn Serrano by Sonia Manzano, 2012

_____ Unwind by Neal Shusterman, 2007

_____ Outcasts United: The Story of a Refugee Soccer Team That Changed a Town by Warren St. John, 2012

_____ Temple Grandin: How the Girl Who Loved Cows Embraced Autism and Changed the World

by Sy Montgomery, 2012

_____ See You at Harry’s by Jo Knowles, 2012

_____ Chomp by Carl Hiaasen, 2005

_____ Diamond Willow by Helen Frost, 2008

_____ Kimchi & Calamari by Rose Kent, 2007

_____ The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate. Illustrated by Patricia Castelao, 2012

_____ The Mighty Miss Malone by Christopher Paul Curtis, 2012