English Passion Project Acardu Grade 9

Dear Students Grade 9 English,

General Instructions
SLC INFORMATION
1. All students from grade 9 are required to make 2 individual and 1 group projects
based on topics given in Acardu.
2. It is up to the students to decide which subject they want to consider.
3. Students are requested to the Acadru platform for these projects, find
inspiration/ideas, etc from the Acardu platform.
4. Students have the liberty to choose their topics for the group as well as for individual
projects.
5. For group projects english facilitator will share a couple of topics from which students
can choose but they'll form groups by themselves, if any student is left behind then
the subject facilitator will help them out in being included in any group.

What is a Passion Project?

A Passion Project is a project-based learning activity in which students research any topic
they are passionate about and create a project to share with the class, the school, the
community....the world! The Passion Project encourages creativity in the classroom and
promotes inquiry, perseverance, problem solving, and innovation, among other lifelong skills.

Passion Project (also known as Genius Hour or 20% time) has many roots, but is based on a
business practice used by Google with its employees. Google allows their developers to
spend up to 20% of their work week to pursue projects of personal interest. The rationale is
that happy, inspired, engaged employees are more motivated, innovative, and productive.
Google’s 20% projects have worked so well that some of their most popular ideas, such as g-
mail and Google News were created during this time.
Know that students can think BIG! Passion Projects have no boundaries. We want students
to think outside of the box (or the classroom!) to pursue areas of genuine, authentic interest
and inquiry.
How does it work?

Students pursue a project of personal interest. It can be on any topic they are interested in
learning more about, but must meet the following project guidelines:

1. Projects are research based.

2. Projects include creating a product.

3. Projects are shared.

What are the steps in a Passion Project?

1. BRAINSTORMING: Brainstorm ideas for a Passion Project. We will do this together

during Passion Project time.

2. TOPIC APPROVAL: Submit Passion Project topic for approval in Odventure

Classroom.

3. ACTION PLAN: Complete a Passion Project Action Plan outlining the project specifics.

4. RESEARCH: Spend time researching and documenting the answer(s) to your question.
You will use Noodle Tools to cite your research and take research notes. You will need at
least 3 different research sources. Be sure to cite your sources along the way. Research
Notecards and Works Cited are due when you present your project.

5. DOCUMENT PROCESS: To document your Passion Project , take at least 6 pictures of

your process along the way.

6. PROJECT PRESENTATION: Synthesize the research and share what you've learned
with an audience through a formal presentation. You may enhance your presentation with a
slideshow, movie and/or something you build, design or create.
How will my Passion Project be assessed?

Your Passion Project will be assessed on the Passion Project Assessment Rubric and the PBL
Presentation Rubric.
What Common Core Standards do Passion Projects support and develop?

Passion Project nurtures the vast majority of the College and Career Readiness Anchor
Standards for Reading. (You can read more about the Common Core Anchor Standards here:
http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy/RI/7/. The standards our 7th grade ELA group
will address with intensity include:

Reading

■ RI.7.7 Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating

the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem
efficiently.
■ RI.7.9 Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write
or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
Writing

■ W.7.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and
link to and cite sources as well as to interact and collaborate with others, including
linking to and citing sources.
■ W.7.7 Conduct short research projects to answer a question, drawing on several
sources and generating additional related, focused questions for further research
and investigation.
Speaking & Listening

■ SL.7.4 Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically

and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas
or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Instructions for English Passion Project Acardu

If you need any guidelines on how to go about preparing your passion project for English
grade 9, you can refer to these steps.
1. Create an Engaging Introduction
Start with a compelling introduction to grab attention of the audiece.
Briefly outline what your passion project is about.
2. Provide Context:
Share background information about your passion.
Explain why you chose this particular project.
3. Outline the Project Journey:-
Take your audience through the steps you took in your project.
Highlight key milestones and discoveries.
4. Showcase Your Work:
Display visual elements like images, charts, or videos.
Use props or samples if applicable to enhance understanding.
5. Explain Challenges and Solutions:
Discuss any obstacles you faced during the project.
Describe how you overcame challenges or adapted your approach.
6. Connect to Curriculum or Learning Objectives:
Demonstrate how your passion project aligns with class themes or concepts.
Show the educational value of your project.
7. Include a Demonstration or Interactive Element:
If possible, involve your audience in a demonstration.
Make the presentation interactive to keep everyone engaged.
8. Address Questions:
Anticipate potential questions and prepare thoughtful responses.
Encourage your classmates to ask questions at the end.
9. Create Visual Aids:
Use slides or visual aids to complement your spoken words.
Ensure visuals are clear, concise, and relevant.
10. Encourage Feedback:
Invite constructive feedback from your classmates.
Be open to suggestions for improvement.
11. Express Gratitude:
Thank your audience for their attention and participation.
Show appreciation for the opportunity to share your passion project.
12. Follow Up:
Offer to share additional information or resources.
Connect with classmates who express interest in your project.