In a nutshell, it's a project that explores how fifty people answer the same question.  The final product will be a presentation and written piece. The inspiration for this project came from these videos:

50 People, 1 Question: Brooklyn

Comfortable: 50 People, 1 Question

NOTE: The above videos are only examples.  YOU have specific requirements you need to meet for YOUR project.

For a student example, watch this video.

Aside from the above student-made video, there are other benchmarks, or tasks, you must complete.  Overall there are SIX tasks, each with different deadlines.  The tasks are as follows:

1. Introductory paragraph

2. Video data: 1st set

3. Video data: 2nd set

4. Edited video & rough draft

5. Presentation

6. Reflective narrative (final draft)

This project will help you prepare for the MYP Personal Project next year.  This project combines numerous ATLs and multiple aspects of the MYP English Language and Literature program at PAS.  It is designed to help you develop your skills in researching, interviewing, public speaking, writing, listening, and working with technology.  Its objectives will allow you to:

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• Create a hypothesis and explain why said outcome is predicted

• Explore a question through the lens of a global context

• Practice English speaking and comprehension by interviewing fifty (50) people that meet the required demographics for age, gender, and language

• Create and edit a video that has a clear and interesting purpose

• Present data and interviews in a well-developed presentation that cohesively introduces the project and concludes by analyzing and discussing the final results

• Write a reflective narrative about executing the project and allow the reader to understand much more about the topic and what was learned

1. Follow the deadlines - tasks need to be submitted to your advisor on time! Time spent on the project is spread out over the semester.

2. Written tasks 1 and 6 (the introduction and reflective narrative) must be submitted to Turnitin.com at the same time the task is submitted to the advisor.

3. Follow the requirements, guidelines, and formats for the project.

4. Plagiarism is unacceptable. As always, all work submitted must represent your own ideas, creativity, and understanding. You must credit all sources used, if any.  Any form of academic dishonesty will be disciplined according to school policy.

5. Feedback: The rubrics attached to each task will be used to facilitate formative feedback.  Success on formative feedback rubrics will culminate in success on the English Language and Literature MYP rubric; all four criteria will be assessed.

6. Lateness:  Any task submitted late to an advisor will NOT be given formative feedback.  Make sure you submit ON TIME to ensure your project is on the right track!

Use this sheet (hardcopy provided in class) as a way to keep track of your due dates and schedule meetings with your advisor.

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Task 1: Introduction

September 14, 2017 - TO BOTH YOUR ADVISOR AND TO TURNITIN.COM!

Task 2: Video Data 1

September 28, 2017

Task 3: Video Data 2

October 18, 2017

Task 4: Edited Video & RD

November 1, 2017

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Task 5: Presentation

November 10, 2017

Task 6: Reflective Narrative

November 17, 2017 - TO BOTH YOUR ADVISOR AND TO TURNITIN.COM!

In-class presentations with Mr. Greg will be on November 24 and November 27!

Conducting Interviews

This project is going to require you to talk to many people.  Interviewees do NOT have to be strangers.  They can be family members, friends, friends of your friends or family, or people within your community.  If you choose to interview strangers, you must use caution and extreme care! It is HIGHLY recommended to complete interviews in PUBLIC places (e.g. a mall) and to go with a parent or older family member.  We DO NOT recommend conducting interviews alone.  You should always have other people you know with you.  

NOTE: If you choose to interview PAS students and/or PAS English-speaking staff, the interviews MUST be done in English!

Requesting Interviews

At school: Please remember your manners, and be the courteous and respectful student we know you to be. Teachers, administrators, and other workers are busy! Send an email; make an appointment; request a convenient time. We are here to help but need notice.

Outside of school: Please remember you are representing our school – PAS.  Again, mind your manners - be courteous and respectful.  Also, it helps to show people you are a really a student – wear some PAS apparel!  People are usually more receptive to helping students.

STEPS and EXAMPLE DIALOGUE

1. Introduce yourself - “Hi, my name is Bart Simpson, and I’m a student at the Pan American School of Porto Alegre.”

2. State your purpose - “I’m doing a school project called ‘50 People, 1 Question.’ Would you mind if I asked you a question and video recorded your response?  The video will only be used for school purposes.  It will NOT be uploaded to the public internet.”

• If they say “no,” thank them for their time.  

• If they say “yes,” proceed to number 3.

3. Probe for English - “Do you speak English? If so, can you please respond to the question in English?”

4. Record their name on your demographic sheet - “Could you please write your name in the section that corresponds to your age on this sheet?”

5. Give them time to think about the question - “My interview question is…?”

6. Record the video

7. Thank the interviewee for their participation - “Thank you for your time.  Have a great day!”

Follow the above recommendations for a successful interview process, and remember to use manners, caution, and common sense!

Get your demographic sheet here! You will need this to conduct and keep track of your interviews.

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Introduction (example 1 and example 2 - Do they meet the requirements? How would you score them on the rubric?)

• You will submit an introduction (1-2 paragraphs) that introduces and explains the project, question, and chosen MYP global context. It should include a strong hypothesis with complete explanation as to why said outcome is predicted.

• The reader should be able to understand why the project is being done.

Requirements:

• Typed using the MLA format

• 150-350 words (word count should be included at the end of the paragraph)

• The hypothesis is highlighted

• Submitted to both the advisor and Turnitin.com

Task 1 Checklist

 ____ Typed and uses the MLA format

 ____ 150-350 words AND word count is given

 ____ Hypothesis is highlighted

 ____ Submitted to advisor and TURNITIN.COM

Video Data - First Set

• You must interview 25 people. Video clips are shared via Google Drive or brought in on an appropriate media device.

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Requirements:​​​

• 25 people are interviewed

• Interviews evenly follow the required demographic breakdown for age and gender (SEE DEMOGRAPHIC SHEET)

• No more than 12 non-English interviews

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Task 2 Checklist

 ____ 25 people are interviewed

 ____ EVENLY follows the required demographic sheet

 ____ Demographic data sheet is neatly filled out

 ____ Has NO more than TWELVE non-English interviews

 ____ Talked to advisor on how to submit videos

Video Data - Second Set

• You must interview 25 MORE people for a total of 50 people. Video clips are shared via Google Drive or brought in on an appropriate media device.

Requirements:

• 25 MORE people (total of 50) are interviewed

• Interviews evenly follow the required demographic breakdown for age and gender (SEE DEMOGRAPHIC SHEET)

• No more than 13 additional non-English interviews (total of 25)

Task 3 Checklist

 ____ 25 MORE people (total of 50) are interviewed

 ____ EVENLY follows the required demographic sheet

 ____ Demographic data sheet is neatly filled out

 ____ Has NO more than THIRTEEN non-English interviews (total of 25)

 ____ Talked to advisor on how to submit videos

Edited Video (example 1 & example 2) AND Rough Draft of Reflective Narrative

• See task 6 - you will submit a rough draft of your narrative with your edited video.

• You will create a video to present your findings.  The video does NOT need to include all 50 interviews; however, ALL demographics must be equally represented within the video, and it shows a wide variety of responses.  The video should clearly depict the question and responses while engaging the audience.

Requirements:

• ALL demographics are represented in the video

• No more than 50% of the interviews shown use a language other than English

• ALL non-English interviews have accurate, visible (readability and time length on screen), English subtitles.

• Video is 3-5 minutes long

• Has great cinematography (focus, lighting, audio, etc.) and transitions

Task 4 Checklist

 ____ ALL demographics are represented in the video

 ____ NO more than 50% of the interviews used are not in English

 ____ Interviews NOT completed in English have English subtitles

          ____ Subtitles are accurate, visible (readability – size, color, length on screen), and error-free

 ____ Video is 3-5 minutes long

 ____ Great cinematography (focus, lighting, audio, etc.) and transitions

 ____ Talked to advisor on how to submit edited video

 ____ Rough draft of narrative submitted with edited video

Presentation (example 1 and example 2 - Do they meet the requirements? How would you score them on the rubric?)

• You will give an oral presentation that completely introduces and concludes the video (students will show the edited video during the presentation).  The presentation addresses the initial hypothesis, discusses the final results, and thoroughly describes what was learned by doing the project.

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Requirements:​

• Preparedness – students are prepared and have rehearsed

• Presentation is 6-8 minutes long (including showing the edited video)

• Addresses initial hypothesis, discusses final results, and shares what was learned

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Task 5 Checklist

 ____ Prepared and rehearsed

 ____ Presentation is 6-8 minutes long (including showing the edited video)

 ____ Discusses initial hypothesis and final results

 ____ Describes what was learned by doing the project

Reflective Narrative (Student example 1 and example 2 - Do they meet the requirements? How would you score them on the rubric?)

• You will write a reflective narrative that details the process of completing the project.  The narrative should be organized and allow the reader to understand much more about the topic, what the student learned by doing the project, and what was learned via the global context.

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Requirements:​

• Typed using the MLA format

• 750-1,000 words (word count should be included at the end of the essay)

• Reflects on the process of the project and describes what was learned by doing the project and what was learned via your global context

• Submitted to both the advisor and Turnitin.com

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Task 6 Checklist

 ____ Rough draft was submitted with task 4 for initial feedback

 ____ Typed and uses the MLA format

 ____ Uses the first person

 ____ 750-1,000 words AND word count is given

 ____ Submitted to advisor and TURNITIN.COM

Your final project, tasks 5 & 6, will be assessed by Mr. Greg using the MYP criteria below. Final presentations will be done in class on November 24th and 27th.

So what question will you be asking 50 people? Find out here!