Passion Project Framework

Framework Model

Step 1: BrainstormWhat do you care about?

What are you passionate about?

What makes you angry?

What makes you sad?

What do you wish could be changed today?

Step 2: Research and RecordBackground information regarding your topic

Research-based information regarding any changes in policy

(if applicable) or research into topics origins

Record findings to use in your project

Step 3: ReflectWhy does this topic matter?

What impact does this topic have on you/community/world?

If applicable - why does there need to be reform/change?

Relevance

Step 4: PresentWell-organized presentation

Presenting facts with research to back them up

Focus on Why - Why was this chosen? Why should the audience care?

Speak calmly and in a manner that can be understood by the audience

Student AchievementAll of the steps in the framework correspond to Reading, Writing, and Communication standards that students have in many classes. By practicing these skills students become better readers, researchers and speakers.