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Term 2 contemporary tool: Garageband

Term 2 focus in my classroom: Composing a rap song taking themes and characters from the class text "Holes" using Garageband

Why I have decided to use this CT? I wanted to use a tool that I have had some experience with in my music classroom and bring it into the English room. I hope to engage students in their learning through creativity and give them a holistic approach to their learning. Expectations of CT usage:

Comparison of CT to my 'traditional' teaching techniques Allow the students to become more engaged in the class text "Holes" and allow them to take more owndership in their final product. How use of the CT will benefit me? I will enjoy becoming the fascilitator as I observe students engaging in discussion over their choices for their final product. How use of the CT will benefit my students? It is another avenue for students to explore and incorporate in their learning of 'text types' through "Garageband." Reflections

on the text "Holes." || making process and a summary of the procedure. ||  ||   || language used and how this relates back to the text "Holes." ||  ||   ||
 * ~ Unit description: ||
 * **Classroom activity** || **Contemporary Tool (CT)** || **Rationale for using the CT for the activity** ||
 * Rap Song || Garageband || To support the students in creating a rap song based
 * Commentary to record decision
 * Explanation of decisions regarding the