Global Citizen Video

digital story 3

narrative 2

Do you ever wonder what owls eat? People think that  owls just sit in a tree and hoot. In reality they help maintain the size of certain populations such as squirrels, skunks, frogs, small birds, and even animals the same size as me or larger. Their favorite food are insects and rodents. Owls are carnivores that means they only eat meat. They only hunt at night becasue they are nocturnel. Nocturnel is when you sleep in the day and are awake at night. There are 2 hunting methods. One is called perch and pounce and the other is called quartering.  

Future Now Contest

digital story 2

Name: Katherine Kelly                                                                                            21st century Technology

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Introduction to Digital Story 2

 

 

1) What is your Topic: 

 My topic is about softball.

 

2) What is the time period of story: 

 I started playing softball in 2006 and I still play. 

 

3)List the major points, facts, events, people, and/or ideas of your story:

 My current softball record can be seen here . Some major people that are involved in softball is my teammates because we support eachother and my coaches. My best friend comes to my games and watches too. 

 

 

 

 

4)Why do you feel this story is important to tell?

 This story is important to tell because it shows teamwork. When you work as a team it shows cooperation and that will lead to success. Working as team members it will help you learn about your strengths and weaknesses. You can use you strengths to help succeed. 

 

 

 

5) What are some challenges of telling this story? (hard to find information, personal, etc)

 Some challenges of telling this story is when the team loses. This season is tough because the pitcher graduated and she was really good. The team is still adjusting to having a new pitcher and new players.

 

 

6) List some images that come to mind when you think about this story?

Team picture

Softballs

Jerseys

7) How does your project relate to our CSI Graduate Portfolio?

 This relates to the CSI Graduate Portfolio because this year I have progressed in the area of Collaborative Team Member. 

 

 

 

 

Digitales Evaluation Rubric

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Digital Story 2 Narrative

Katherine Kelly 
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    I started playing softball in 2006. This year I play for CSIM Dragons varsity softball team. So far this season has been a struggle for the team because most of the players are young and the older girls were very good but they graduated. This years struggles will bring us closer as a team. You build character and a sense of "together" when times are hard. This helps you get to the "good" times and success. losing is never easy and when you can stay together as a team when you are losing then you have become a family. When we practice we get closer together. Sinse I'm a catcher me and the pitcher have to share a special connection. We have each others backs and mistakes will happen. 

Digital storytelling rubric

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Digital Storytelling Rubric

Project by: Katherine Kelly

Graded by: Katherine Kelly

CATEGORY	4	3	2	1
FOCUS Point of View - Purpose	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains a clear focus throughout.	Establishes a purpose early on and maintains focus for most of the presentation.	There are a few lapses in focus, but the purpose is fairly clear.	It is difficult to figure out the purpose of the presentation.
FOCUS Point of View - Awareness of Audience	Strong awareness of audience in the design. Students can clearly explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students can partially explain why they felt the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Some awareness of audience in the design. Students find it difficult to explain how the vocabulary, audio and graphics chosen fit the target audience.	Limited awareness of the needs and interests of the target audience.
CONTENT General	Photostory contains 10+ pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 8-9 pictures and appropriate music/narration	Photostory contains 6-7 pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate	Photostory contains 5 or fewer pictures and music/narration may or may not be appropriate
CONTENT Images	Images create a distinct atmosphere or tone that matches different parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/metaphors	Images create an atmosphere or tone that matches some parts of the story. The images may communicate symbolism/ metaphors.	An attempt was made to use images to create an atmosphere/tone but it needed more work. Image choice is logical.	Little or no attempt to use images to create an appropriate atmosphere/tone.
ORGANIZATION Sequencing of Information	Graphics & story line are organized in a clear, logical way. The story is easy to follow.	Most information is organized in a clear, logical way.  One picture seems to be out of place.	Two or more pictures seem to be out of place making the story difficult to follow.	There is no clear story.  Pictures seem to be sequenced randomly.
STYLE Voice - Consistency	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible throughout the majority (85-95%) of the presentation.	Voice quality is clear and consistently audible through some (70-84%)of the presentation.	Voice quality needs more attention.
STYLE Voice - Pacing	The pace (rhythm and voice punctuation) fits the story line and helps the audience really "get into" the story.	Occasionally speaks too fast or too slowly for the story line. The pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation) is relatively engaging for the audience.	Tries to use pacing (rhythm and voice punctuation), but it is often noticeable that the pacing does not fit the story line. Audience is not consistently engaged.	No attempt to match the pace of the storytelling to the story line or the audience.
STYLE Layout	Layout is exceptionally creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, color, and background all work together to provide a consistent theme and a presentation that is easy to view/read.	Layout is creative and visually appealing.  The fonts, colors, and background almost provide a clear theme. It is generally an easy presentation to read and follow.	Layout is visually appealing although some slides may be too cluttered or too empty.  The fonts, colors, and background do not necessarily provide a theme and there may be parts that are difficult to view/read.	Layout lacks visual appeal and is sometimes too cluttered or too empty.  It may be confusing at times.  The fonts, color, and background do not work well together  in the presentation making it difficult to view/read. There may be too many types of fonts, etc.
CONVENTIONS Grammar	Grammar and usage were correct.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, and errors did not detract from the story.	Grammar and usage were typically correct, but errors detracted from story.	Repeated errors in grammar and usage distracted greatly from the story.
CONVENTIONS Pictures/Graphics	Images are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Some pictures are clear and in focus and cropped if necessary	Most pictures are not clear and are not in focus

 

 

Total Score:  21 out of 40 points

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Story Script

My name is Katherine Kelly. I'm from Staten Island, New York. I was born in June 16th, 1994. I go to CSIHSIS and I am a sophomore .My parents names are John and Nancy and I have a 20 year old brother name Sean. Both of my parents work for the FDNY and my brother stocks shelfs in a grocery store. I grow up in a very diverse neighborhood but my family is Irish and German. My godmother is from Ireland. As a child i was raised a Catholic but as I got older my family stopped going to church. I am an Athiest but my mom wants me to start going to church with my friend. When I was in the seventh grade I got a drumset and I've been playing ever sinse. I listen to The Beastie Boys, Sublime, 2 Skinnee J's, Salt n Pepa, and a lot of other bands. In 6th or 7th grade i started playing for a softball team, and now I play for my high school. When I was three years old I swam for Great Kills Swim Club and when I got older I swam for Wagner College Aquatics too. After 10 years of competitive swimming I desided to quit. Swimming will always be one of my favrite sports. After high school I plan on going to college but I'm not sure witch one yet. My dream job is to be a comedian but it isn't a realistic job for me so I'll probably get a job with the FDNY or the Department of Sanitation. 

identity

Name:  Katherine Kelly                                                                                              Block: G

CHOOSE ONLY 10 of the 12 below and complete the following with the appropriate information:

1. Geography (area you live, where extended family lives, places you visited that influenced you, landscape of where you live - urban, rural, etc): urban
2. Gender: Female
3. Religion: Greek Orthodox Christian
4. Economic Class (Upper, Middle, Lower): middle
5. Race/Ethnic Group: Caucasian, irish, german
6. Abilities: drums, softball, swimming, rock climbing
7. Likes/Dislikes (music, books, arts, sports, etc): I like music, baseball, comedy. I don't like failure. 
8. Social Groups You Belong To: softball team
9. Special Groups (Volunteer, etc.):
10. Issues You Care About:
11. Family Characteristics (size, occupations, family traditions, stories, etc): Dad, Mom, Sean(brother). 
12. Dreams & Future Plans (careers, places you want to explore, etc): go to college. 

Assignment Tips:
- Check Spelling
- Review with Parent/Gurdian for accuracy
- Keep it PG 13
- Do NOT include friends, boyfriends/girlfriends, video games in any of the responses
- Compelte this assignment as if this was a college admissions survey