Saint iMovie Slideshow

Assignment
Name: _________________________

Assignment: Students will research a saint that is important to them and

present the information in an iMovie image slideshow.

Project Details
1. You are to research your chosen saint and complete a note-taking
information page. You will have one (1) lesson to complete this part of
the assessment.

2. Based on the information collated from the research, you are required
to complete a story board. You will have one (1) lesson to complete this
part of the assessment.

3. The information that is required in the iMovie slideshow include:

- Name of the Saint
- Date of Birth
- Early Life
- How did the person live a life like Jesus?
- Death
- Legacy in the communities
- Images of the Saint

4. The iMovie slideshow is required to go for 1-2 minutes.

5. You are required to write a script of information to provide a

narration for the iMovie slideshow.

6. You are required to write a bibliography of the sources you used for
the assignment. In your research, you are required to include at least
one (1) book.

7. Where to find information about your saint:

a. In the school library, you will find Saint Books and information.
b. Several websites on the internet that you might find useful:
www.catholic.org/saint/stsindex
https://www.loyolapress.com/our-catholic-faith/saints/saints-
stories-for-all-ages
http://www.catholic-saints.info/

Key Understanding: C2.2: Identifies ways Mary and the saints shared in the special work of Jesus
 Saint iMovie Slideshow
Assignment
8. For this assessment, you will have two (2) weeks to complete it.
Rubric
Criteria 4 3
The iMovie identifies The writing shows clear
why this saint is and thorough insight into
important the saint’s character
(motivations, opinions,
personality traits,
achievements and
obstacles) and why the
saint is important.
The iMovie follows Strong and insightful
events in chronological descriptions of accurate
order. and relevant key facts,
events and examples
are given in logical
order.
Information & Images The iMovie is organised.
Each slide demonstrates
information about the
saint and relevant
images. Narration is very
detailed and clearly
explains the Saint.
Grammar and Spelling Spelling is generally
correct and punctuation
is accurate. A thorough
understanding and
consistent application of
capitalisation skills are
present. Grammar is
correct and contributes
to clarity and style.
Bibliography Clear bibliography with a
large variety of sources,
including books and the
internet.
4 = Excellent Achievement
3 = High Achievement
2 = Satisfactory
1 = Limited to Very Low Achievement
TOTAL: __________ / 20
Comment:
___________________________________________________________________
Teacher’s Signature: ____________________________________
Key Understanding: C2.2: Identifies ways Mary and the saints shared in the special work of Jesus
Information about the
saint’s character is
evident which clearly
supports why the saint is
considered important
Accurate and relevant
key facts and/or
examples are given in
logical order.
The iMovie is organised.
Each slide contains
some information about
the saint and a small
range of images.
Narration is detailed and
explains the Saint.
Spelling is usually
correct. End punctuation
is usually correct; internal
punctuation is sometimes
missing/wrong. Most
words are capitalised
correctly. Problems with
grammar are not serious
enough to confuse
meaning. Moderate
editing is required by the
teacher.
Good bibliography with a
variety of sources,
including books and the
internet.
2 1
Information about the
saint’s character is
provided which loosely
connects to the saint’s
choice of the scientist’s
importance.
Key facts, events and/or
examples are simplistic
and loosely connect to
the scientist.
The iMovie is organised.
Each slide contains
limited information about
the saint and a small
range of images.
Narration is limited and
is loosely linked to the
Saint.
Spelling errors are
somewhat apparent.
Punctuation is
sometimes missing or
incorrect. Capitalisation
errors are somewhat
apparent. Several errors
in grammar are evident
but do not usually affect
meaning. Some editing
is required by the
teacher.
Bibliography present
with 1 to 2 sources.
Limited information
about the saint’s
character is provided
which may not clearly
connect or only
superficially connects, to
the writer’s choice
of saint.
Facts, events and/or
examples are limited
and may not connect to
the scientist. Events are
difficult to follow as a
logical order has not
been maintained.
The iMovie contains
minimal information on
the Saint. Minimal
images are used.
Narration is minimal and
is not linked to the Saint.
Spelling errors are
frequent, even on high
frequency words.
Punctuation is often
missing or incorrect.
Capitalisation is random.
Errors in grammar are
very noticeable.
Extensive editing is
required by the teacher.
Bibliography present but
with one source.
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Assignment
Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________

Key Understanding: C2.2: Identifies ways Mary and the saints shared in the special work of Jesus