LESSON PLAN
TOUCHCAST USAGE IN EDUCATION
BY TOUCHCAST EDU TEAM
HISTORY - DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR -8TH GRADE
TouchCast // History // Lesson Plan // Units 1-2
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Grades : 8th grade
Created by : TouchCast Edu Team
Overview
This unit lesson plan is part of an 8th grade history curriculum about Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr.’s “I have a dream” speech. Students are introduced to the background,
theme, and famous quotes from the speech. They learn about the use of metaphors
and similes in the speech. The TouchCast application is used by both the teacher and
the students, for lecturing and role-playing.
Objectives
•Students will understand that Dr. King’s experiences influenced the words and
references he used in his speech.
•Students will understand that the Civil Rights movement had an impact on his
speech.
•Students will understand that American history influenced his speech and
affected the literary references he made in his speech.
•Students will interpret his use of metaphor and simile.
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TouchCast // Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan
Corresponding Common Core Standards
•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5
Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in
word meanings
•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5.A
Interpret figures of speech (e.g. verbal irony, puns) in context
•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5.B
Use the relationship between particular words to better understand each of the words
•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.5.C
Distinguish among the connotations (associations) of words with similar denotations
(definitions) (e.g., bullheaded, willful, firm, persistent, resolute)
•CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.WHST.6-8.6
Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and present the
relationships between information and ideas clearly and efficiently.
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TouchCast // Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan // Unit 1
Part /
Time
Procedures
Introduction
by the
teacher
(10 minutes)
During this lesson, students will study the metaphors in MLK’s speech “I Have a Dream.”
Brainstorm what they know about Martin Luther King, Jr.’s own life. How might that have impacted
what he said? Which documents did he refer to in his speech and why did he include them?
Unit 1 is used an an introduction to the speech.
Highlight
metaphors in
the speech
(35 minutes)
1. The students will work in groups to read the speech while highlighting metaphors in pink and
similes in yellow.
2. Then they will work in groups to create TouchCasts that include the metaphors in the speech and
explain them.
3. Each group will present their TouchCast to the class. Students will use the Poll vApp to vote, they
will use the comments feature to make constructive comments on each TouchCast. The group that
would have most votes will win.
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Student Lecture TouchCastmetaphors competition
group activity
- Students choose a quote from the
speech and use the Quote vApp,
for example:
“I have a dream that one day even
the state of Mississippi will be
transformed into an oasis of
freedom and justice.”
- Use the drawing tool to circle the
two objects in the metaphor
- Use the Photo/ Browser vApp to
show the concrete object in the
metaphor
- Use the List vApp to list the same
attributes that the the target and
source objects have
-Add titles to your TouchCast
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TouchCast // Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan // Unit 2
Part /
Time
Teacher
introduction
to the
“Jackdaw”
assignment
(10 minutes)
Procedures
The teacher introduces the students with the “Jackdaw” assignment:
1. Explain to the students that the word “jackdaw” is an old-fashioned word for a crow,
and crows are known to steal things and put them in caches. Bring a previously
constructed jackdaw on another subject (person, place, event) to class.
2. Display the documents and objects in the model jackdaw and explain how they
relate to the subject. Tell the students that the container must also relate to the
subject matter.
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I used a jackdaw on the Hiroshima bombing. The container was a paper grocery bag
decorated to look like a Japanese floating candle box (used to commemorate dead
relatives in a Japanese festival). Inside were two children’s books (Sadako and Hiroshia
No Pika), a watch smashed at the time the bomb dropped, a pair of chopsticks, an
origami crane (created), a Japanese flag (created), a poem scroll about war (created),
and a calendar page for August 1945 with notes about events before and after the
bombing (created).
3. Explain to the students that the subject of the jackdaw is the speech, not Martin
Luther King, Jr., although items about him will definitely be appropriate to use in this
project. Tell the students that they will create some items (example from model:
August 1945 calendar page, origami crane), others they include as is (example: watch,
chopsticks). Remind students that weapons are not appropriate for inclusion.
4. Show your TouchCast example for the “Jackdaw” assignment.
Students
work on
“Jackdaw”
assignment
(35 minutes)
1. Students will create a list of five documents and ten objects to include in their
jackdaw. What type of documents/objects could be used to illustrate important moments in the life
of Dr. King (remind them they need to relate in some way to the speech)? Can they think of
documents/objects mentioned directly in his speech? What objects/documents could be included as
concrete examples of similes/metaphors, symbols, etc?
2. Ask students to develop a list of possible containers. How might the container relate
to the speech or be altered to relate to the speech?
3. Student will use their lists of objects and documents to choose items to include in
their jackdaw. Students will need to use supplies, reference materials, and a computer
to create some items. It is possible some items will need to be labeled.
4. Students will construct the jackdaw container by decorating and modifying the
shape/size of the box/bag.
5. Students will place objects and documents in their finished container.
6. Students will present jackdaws in class by making a TouchCast and explaining their
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decision-making process.
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Teacher’s introduction to “Jackdaw” assignment
TouchCast-The teacher provide an example TouchCast for
the assignment
-Use the Video/Photo/Browser vApps to include
the object he chose to represent Dr. Martin
Luther King, jr. speech metaphors
-Use the white board text tool to create boards
that explains the choice
-Use the drawing tool to circle and reference the
objects/documents
-Use the Quote vApp to reference the relevant
quotes from the speech
Download this project code to use the resources
we created for your teacher’s introduction
TouchCast, share this with your students as a
starting point for their “Jackdaw” TouchCast
assignment:
Project code: N4WjKv
Students’ Documentation TouchCastpresenting their decision-making process on
object and document choices that illustrate
important moments in the speech
- The teacher will provide the students with a
TouchCast project that include an example of one
object and one document that illustrates Martin
Luther King important moments from the speech
- Students can use the teacher’s examples and
add their own artifacts
-Students can use drawing tool to highlight some
great objects or documents and discuss them
-The students can use text tool to provide
comments in regards to the artifacts
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-Students should use at least three different
vApps to present their objects and documents
TouchCast // Martin Luther King, Jr. Lesson Plan // Unit 2
Part /
Time
Students’
assignment
- homework
Procedures
Homework group assignment: Students make their own "I Have a Dream" speech and use
TouchCast to present it:
1. Come up with some ideas of what the dream means to you
2. Use at least five metaphors from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s speech in your own speech
3. You can start YOUR speech with Dr. MLK Jr.’s words: "I have a dream..."
4. Use at least three new metaphors or similes in your speech
5. Choose an appropriate green screen background and costume for your speech
Here are some ideas for your speech themes:
a. The Education Gap
b. Civil rights in third world countries
c. Gender issues
d. World peace, etc.
Materials
- TouchCast
- iPads or Pc’s
- Green Screen
- Tripod
- Internet Connection
- Microphone
- Teacher constructed model of a jackdaw
- Copy of “I Have a Dream” speech
- One container per student (student supplied)
- Paint, markers, construction paper, scissors, and glue or paste
- Storyboard
TouchCast
Students role-playing TouchCastpractice to use figurative language
- Work in groups (3- 4 per group)
-Assign roles: script writing, acting,
TouchCast filming, etc.
- Make sure to use the green screen
and at least three vApps
- Prepare a script before recording
the speech and time the vApps in
your script
-Use the teleprompter to read your
script
- List vApp: show a list of metaphors
and similes you use in your speech
-Include images or videos related to
your speech topic, like in a newscast
-Don’t forget to include titles
Download this project code to use
the resources we created for your
teacher’s introduction TouchCast,
share this with your students as a
starting point for their “Jackdaw”
TouchCast assignment:
Project code: N4WjKv
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TouchCast // Assessment Rubric for Jackdaw Project
Strongly
Weakly
Container Design (20%)
Reflects ideas connected to the speech
Neatness
Originality
5
4
3
2
1
0
Documents (20%)
Reflect ideas connected to the speech
Neatness
Completeness
Originality
Required number present
5
4
3
2
1
0
Objects (20%)
Reflect ideas connected to the speech
Neatness
Completeness
Originality
Required number present
5
4
3
2
1
0
Figurative Language (20%)
Inclusion of metaphors
Inclusion of similes
5
4
3
2
1
0
Historical Coverage (20%)
Civil Rights movement
Dr. King’s Life
Slavery
U.S. documents
Songs
5
4
3
2
1
0
Score
Comments
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TouchCast // Assessment Rubric for homework Assignment
Category 4
3
Content
The theme of the speech is
clearly demonstrated.
More than four metaphors
or similes included.
The theme is clearly
demonstrated.
Two or three metaphors or
similes included.
The theme of the speech can
be understood, but is not
completely clear.
Only one or two sentences
utilize metaphor or simile.
It is hard to understand the
theme of the speech.
No metaphors or similes are
in included in the speech
Teamwork
Was a leader in my group
and helped to organize.
Contributed to the group
work.
Did not contribute to the
group work.
Did not help the group or
wasn’t responsible for the
group work.
Organization
Information was presented
very clearly. It is easy to
follow and understand the
project.
Project is easy to follow and
understand.
Project is difficult to
understand and unorganized.
Appearance distracts from
the content. Unorganized
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Filming
Script is
complete. Transitions are
smooth. Green screen
background and
costumes contribute to the
realism of the video.
Script is mostly complete.
Transitions are not always
smooth. Green Screen
background and costumes
contribute to the realism of
the video.
Script has a few major
mistakes. Transitions are not
smooth. Green screen
background and costumes
contribute to the realism of
the video.
There is no script. Camera
work is bad and there are
few transitions. Costumes or
green screen background are
missing.
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Score
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TouchCast // Martin Luther King, Jr. // Example
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TouchCast // Appendix // Storyboard
Storyboard - a tool for planning your TouchCast
Storyboard
- A tool to plan your TouchCast
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