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Grade Level: 6-12
Academic Areas: Language Arts, Technology
Duration of service: Year Long
Character Virtues: Giving, Caring, Responsibility
Service Areas: Human Services, Education/Tutoring
Service Learning Project:
Students, staff and local libraries will collaborate on the formation
of a Book Buddies Organization (B.B.O.) which provides tape recorded
reading of books for the visually impaired/ illiterate. Reading
skills will also be enhanced as each book is recorded. Students
will be responsible for communication between the Association
of the Blind, Adult Literacy programs, and local libraries. Requests
for books on tape by library patrons (via e-mail or phone calls)
will be fulfilled on an as needed basis. A database of the books
on tapes will be produced and maintained by the students. Students
will need to learn how to use the audio – visual equipment
as well as to brainstorm fundraisers for the purchasing of blank
tapes. Members of the B.B.O. will provide a service that will
enhance the quality of life for the visually impaired/ illiterate.
Students will personally deliver the books on tape to the organizations
involved.
Goals and Objectives
Academic
Learning Goal: Students will learn how to use audio-visual recording
equipment.
Standard: MST #2, 5
Learning Goal: Students will enhance oral reading skills and develop
an appreciation for various works of literature.
Standard: ELA # 2, 4
Service
Community need: The visually impaired are unable to participate
fully in engaging in a variety of literary experiences. Students
will tape record the reading of various literature works for use
by the visually impaired.
Possible Community Partners: Students, Services for the Visually
Impaired, Library
Objective: To create books on tapes for the visually impaired
or those who are illiterate.
Character
Virtue: Caring
Objective: Students will show compassion for the visually impaired/illiterate
by offering support in the form of books on tape.
Virtue: Giving
Objective: Students will extend themselves by using their time
and effort to help others.
Key Activities
Key Planning Activities
1. Students need to develop community partnerships and quantify
the need for books on tape. Based on the need, the students will
brainstorm fundraising activities to support this project. (Blank
tapes, monetary donations, acquisition of books)
2. Students need tutorials on the use of audio-visual recording
equipment.
Key Service Activities
1. Students will utilize the AV equipment to record the requested
books.
2. Students will visit area schools to recruit readers for the
B.B.O.
3. Students will create a database template for completed books
on tape.
4. Students will design brochures that promote the benefits of
participation in the B.B.O. The brochure will include benefits
of volunteering, pictures and photos of the project and a brief
overview of their personal gain.
5. Students will deliver the books on tapes to the various organizations
involved.
Key Reflection Activities
1. (oral) In round- table style, students will alphabetically
name things they did or felt during this project using only one
word. Teachers will help students identify words that reflect
the character virtues.
2. (written) Students will write a short essay about what it would
be like to not be able to read.
3. (performance) Students will draw a picture of how the book
recipient will feel when receiving the gift of the book on tape.
Demonstration Activity
Students will advertise the success of their program through
local media. Parents will assist students in creating the advertisement
and in making connections with community media personnel.
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