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Oil spill in oceans

Narrative

Living in a polluted area like the one i live in is scary. I don't know how long I will survive with these constant oil spills. I am a sea otter that lives everyday in fear. I live in the arctic where one of the biggest, most popular oil spills occurred, Exxon Valdez. During that spill, 2,800 sea otters and 250,000 birds were killed. It cost $2.1 billion to clean up this mess over a time span of four summers. Oil spills can be caused by careless fisherman who leave their oil tanks open. The oil then spills into the sea onto the fish and whales who later on die from poisoning. Sea otters, like myself, are effected greatly also by inhaling or consuming the oil. An estimated 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbour seals, 250 bald eagles, and up to 22 killer whales were killed. As well as this, billions of Salmon and Herring eggs and plants and animals were smothered in oil. People volunteer around the world to help clean up the spills.

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Reflection

My story is about September 11th, 2001. I think it was well organized,

 but i didn't use voice narration. I told a little bit of what happened

and how it affected New York City's history. This day is celebrated 

every year in remembrance of the city's tallest buildings. 

Digital Story Board 2 Narrative

Narrative

On September 11th, 2001 in New York City, history was made. The World Trade Center, also known as the Twin Towers, collapsed due to a man named Osama Bin Laden and the Al Qaeda terrorist organization. This tragic event brought all the citizens of New York together. After the towers went down, people lost family members and friends. This is what brought people together. Memorials were made all over New York with the names of the people who lost their lives in the towers. Communities and cities all over New York state, especially New York City took the time to remember the ones who lost their lives every year on September 11th. Schools have a moment of silence on this day to appreciate this day. When the planes hit the towers, it was all over the news instantly and everyone panicked. Those who knew others that worked in one of the towers immediately worried about they're lives. What was left of both the towers was built into one small 'statue'. This day is now celebrated every year to remember this tragic day. Those towers were the tallest in the city and they caught your eye whenever you passed. They were a landmark to the majority of New York citizens and now they're gone forever. No one will ever forget the day New York was under attack.

Story Plan- Digital Story Board 2

Mapping Worksheet: Story Plan
 
Topic/Theme: 9/11
 
Story Summary: The Twin Towers in New York City were the largest buildings built in the city. They were attacked by terrorists on September 11th, 2001. Two airplanes were hijacked and crashed, as planned, into the Twin Towers. 2,973 victims and the 19 hijackers died as a result. 
 
What images relate to this story that you want to capture?
Twin Towers, New York City [before and after the attack]
 
Who are the characters for this story? Identify potential people you could interview and
what those people will add to the story.
Osama Bin Laden. 

 
What sounds do you hear when thinking about this story?
I hear big crashing noises and airplanes falling from the sky while people scream for help. Sirens are going off from ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars. 
  
What questions will be raised by your story? Or, what traditions will be documented?
Why did the terrorists do it? 

How long have they been planning it?

How many people survived/died?
 
Why will this story be interesting to others?

It is now part of our history. The younger age group that weren't around when this happened will learn about it. New York citizens, especially, will be interested.

Digitales

1.

Story Title Trip To The Moon:

Author: Jason & Pam

Category                                                 Grade                                                            Criteria                                                  

Content Knowledge                         Developed                                           At least two points-of-view unfolded 

                                                                                                            understanding of the topic

Text Communication                       Developed                                        Word choice is acceptable - routine word

                                                                                                             choices/effective language

Voice/Sound Communication             Exemplar                                            Creates insightful emotional mood/tone/impact

Image Communication                     Exemplar                                             Significant, enriching contribution extending                                                                                                                                                           

                                                                                                             relevancy and meaning to the topics messages

2.

Story Title A Hard Decision : 

Author: Suffern Middle School in Ramapo Central Schools

Category                                                 Grade                                                            Criteria                                                  

Content Knowledge                         Exemplar          Fair and balanced multiple points-of-view unfolded understanding of the depth and                                                                                                                                  

                                                                          complexity of the topic

Text Communication                        Exemplar            Word choice is powerful – specific, accurate, vivid/descriptive

Voice/Sound Communication              Exemplar             Creates insightful emotional mood/tone/impact

Image Communication                      Exemplar             Significant, enriching contribution extending relevancy and meaning to the topic’s message           

3.

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Story Title : The Molecules Journey 

Author: Kim, an elementary teacher in Illinois

Category                                                 Grade                                                            Criteria                                                  

Content Knowledge                          Developed               At least two points-of-view unfolded understanding of the topic.