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 * Compelling Question:** How can having students create a digital story enhance their understanding of story elements (i.e. beginning, middle, end, characters, details)? How can creating a play, based on fellow classmates retelling of a story, enhance the classes comprehension of basic story elements?

We want to use iMovie to create a digital story of Kindergartner's interpretation of basic story elements. Our idea is to share the story __The Three Little Pigs__ to a small group. After the story, the students will create three drawings that depict the beginning, middle and end. Students would include main characters, setting, and story details in each of their pictures. Once the drawings are complete, student artwork will be scanned and uploaded to a computer. The student's pictures will then be placed into iMovie. The students then will record their personal retelling of the story using their drawings as a guide. The teacher will then compile a video of the 3 students personal retellings of the story, which the teacher will then show to the entire class. Based on the 3 students retellings, the students will recreate the story by acting out different scenes.
 * Overview:**

Finally, write up an account of your research (approximately 1500-2000 words) addressing the following elements:

1) rationale for the lesson (new literacies, TPACK, literacy/learning theory, tool, and student learning; multiple intelligences 2) implementation description (brief) To determine the effect that creating a

3) reflection on challenges and successes you encountered, both internal and external. Evaluate the collaboration with your partner. What will you do differently for the next lesson?