Book Trailer Project at Cactus Ranch Elementary: A Fun and Engaging Way for Students to Learn and Create! πŸ“šπŸŽ₯

Book Trailer Project at Cactus Ranch Elementary: A Fun and Engaging Way for Students to Learn and Create! πŸ“šπŸŽ₯

Fifth graders at Cactus Ranch Elementary are loving their book trailer project! πŸŽ‰ In this project, students get to choose a book from the school library and create a commercial for KCRE, the school’s news channel, to encourage other students to read it. πŸ“£

This project combines technology πŸ’» and Language Arts Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) πŸ“šΒ in a fun and engaging way. 🧩 Students use their research skills to learn more about their chosen book πŸ”Ž, and their creativity to come up with a unique and persuasive commercial. πŸ’‘ They also use their technology skills to create their commercials, including editing video and audio. πŸŽ₯🎞️

The book trailer project is a great way for students to demonstrate their learning πŸŽ“ and to share their love of reading πŸ“š with others. πŸ‘« It is also a valuable opportunity for students to develop their technology πŸ’» and communication πŸ—£οΈ skills.

Here are some of the things that students are saying about the book trailer project:

  • “I love that I get to choose my own book and be creative with my commercial!” 😊
  • “This project is challenging,Β but it’s also really fun.Β I’m learning a lot about my book and how to use technology to create a video.” πŸ€“
  • “I’m excited to share my book with other students and encourage them to read it!” 🀩

The book trailer project is a great example of how Cactus Ranch Elementary is using technology to enhance learning πŸŽ“ and to provide students with opportunities to develop their skills and talents. 🎨