INSTRUCTIONAL+PLAN

=Sessions 1 – 4:=

1.) Watch each part of Kirby Ferguson’s self-produced documentary[| “Everything is A Remix.”] or here 2.) After each part, discuss the episode using the discussion guides. Students can write answers prior to discussion or as discussion is taking place.



=Session 5:=

1.) Students review the various examples of remixes they encountered in //Everything is a Remix.//

2.) Based on their list and their own experiences, they will attempt to create classifications for the types remixes that seem to exist.

3.) Students can compare their list to this teacher-created list:

Small groups create a comprehensive list of the types of remixes by crossing out types from the teacher created list and adding their own.

4.) For each type on the comprehensive list, group members include examples.

5.) Groups place each of type of remix from the comprehensive list on this chart axis:

6.) Groups share their types of remixes and chart axis. Hopefully some differences emerge and debate ensues.

=Session 6:=

1.) Working in small groups (2 – 4) or individually, students will choose a scene from something we read this year to remix. Scenes can be chosen for a variety of reasons: It was memorable, funny, moving, shocking, flawed, etc.

2.) Students perform a close reading of this section using the

Close reading of passages is a skill most AP Literature classes begin honing from the beginning of the course – but here is a rough overview.



=Session 7:= Working in a computer lab, media lab, or at home, students work to remix their chosen scene.

The form and type of remix is entirely up to the students – as long as the finished product fits Ferguson’s definition of a remix: “combining or editing existing materials to produce a new product.”

=Session 8:= Students present / publish their remixes in some way.

=Extensions –= [|Another excellent documentary on Remix Culture] =Assessment / Reflection=