Monday, September 25: Today we reviewed about World War 2. Students worked with a partner to research in order to answer questions about World War 2. Ms. Nay then briefly reviewed the information. Then, the story of Valkyrie was introduced. The class read a review on the film, then completed the pre-viewing portion of the analysis sheet. Lastly, we began to watch Valkyrie.
Due: None In Class: World War 2 Review Worksheet, Valkyrie Pre-viewing Homework: Research chart and paper due Friday Wednesday, September 27: Today we watched Valkyrie. While watching, students completed the viewing portion of the analysis sheet. Due: None In Class: Valkyrie Viewing Sheet Homework: Research chart and paper due next class Friday, September 29: If needed, we finished watching Valkyrie. Students then answered the discussion questions in the packet handed out on Monday. They also completed the post-viewing portion of the analysis sheet. Lastly, they had time to work on their research paper (due today). Due: Research chart and paper (by midnight if emailing) In Class: Valkyrie discussion questions, Valkyrie post-viewing, research paper Homework: Submit research paper
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Tuesday, September 19: Today we discussed how to write a critique. We read a few critiques on movies we have seen and outlined the similarities we see between them. Students then had time to work on their research charts and papers. These are due next week.
Due: None In Class: Critique Outline, Research Chart and Paper Homework: Research chart (should be finished for next class) Thursday, September 21: We took notes on lighting (film terms notes #3). The PowerPoint is on the documents page. Students then worked on their research paper. The chart should have been completed last class. Due: Research Chart (checked off) In Class: Film Terms Notes #3, Research Paper Homework: Research Paper (no more class time) Monday, September 11: Today we discussed the differences between documentaries and feature films. We then began watching Empire of Dreams, continuing our exploration of the film eras and the growth of the film industry.
Due: Singin' in the Rain Critique In Class: Started Empire of Dreams Motion Picture Analysis Document Homework: Topic Proposal Wednesday, September 13: We continued watching Empire of Dreams today, marking observations on the Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet. Due: Topic Proposal (have until Friday for it to not be marked late) In Class: Motion Picture Analysis Worksheet Homework: Finish and submit Topic Proposal Friday, September 15: Today we finished watching Empire of Dreams, completing the Motion Picture Analysis and discussing. Next, students worked on their research for their film projects. Due: Topic Proposal In Class: Motion Picture Analysis (turned in), Research Homework: Complete Research Chart Tuesday, September 5: We finished watching Singin' in the Rain today. Students completed the post-viewing part of the critique. This is due next class period. We then went over the expectations for the semester project. Students began to brainstorm what they want their film to be about.
Due: None In Class: Critique Homework: Finish critique, brainstorm project ideas Thursday, September 7: Students took notes today on film terms (angles, duration, and movement). They then worked on their project proposals. Due: Singin' in the Rain Critique In Class: Film Terms Notes #2, Project proposal Homework: Work on proposal Tuesday, August 29: Today we took some notes about film terms. If absent see the Documents page for the PowerPoint. We went from Mise-en-scene to Over-the-shoulder and American shots. We then read some background on our next film, Singin' in the Rain.
Due: None In Class: Film Terms Notes #1 Homework: None Thursday, August 31: Today we did the pre-viewing part of our critique worksheet. We then started watching Singin' in the Rain. Due: None In Class: Singin' in the Rain Pre-viewing Homework: None Monday, August 21: Students had time to work on their animations while finishing The Pixar Story.
Due: Disclosure signed Wednesday, August 23: Students watched Seven Chances today. After the silent film, we critiqued it together. In Class: Seven Chances Critique Homework: Complete critique Friday, August 25: Today we took notes on the Seven Ages of Film, watching clips as we discussed how film grew and adapted. Due: Seven Chances Critique In Class: Seven Age Notes Homework: None Tuesday, August 15: As an introduction to animation, students began watching The Pixar Story.
Homework: Disclosure signed Thursday, August 17: Today students took some notes on the origins of film. If absent, please see Ms. Nay for those notes. Students also watched The Great Train Robbery, and worked on an animation of their own. In Class: Film History Notes Homework: Disclosure signed Monday, May 9: Today we learned about daily life in Rome. We went over the Roman Society and Roman Sport & Military Powerpoints and took some notes. Students then went around the room reading about different parts of Roman society and answering trivia questions about them. If absent, see Ms. Nay for a copy of the assignment and information.
Due: none In Class: Daily Life Homework: Binder due next class Wednesday, May 11: Today we briefly discussed Christianity in the Roman Empire. Students were then given time to finish any unfinished assignments or to work on their Colosseum models. Due: Binder In Class: Catch up Homework: none Friday, May 13: Today we read about Christianity in Rome and completed the assessment at the end of the reading, answering questions 1, 2, 4. 6, & 7. Students then read two articles that compare the U.S. to ancient Rome. There will be a Socratic Seminar next class on this reading, so it must be completed by then (as well as the questions in the article). Due: none In Class: Christianity in Rome, Rome vs. U.S. Homework: Complete Rome vs. U.S. Tuesday, May 3: Today we completed our simulation of the Roman Senate. If absent, please write a paragraph summarizing your experience last class period with the Senate. If absent for both class periods of the simulation, come up with you own idea on how to make up the participation points and present the idea to Ms. Nay. Students then finished making their Colosseums.
Due: none In Class: Senate Simulation, Made model of Colosseum Homework: none Thursday, May 5: Today we learned about some of the more famous Roman Emperors. Students then created a column to memorialize one of these emperors. Due: none In Class: Emperors Worksheet, Emperor Memorial Column Homework: Finish Emperor Memorial Column Monday, April 25: Today we learned about the Roman Kingdom and the myth of Romulus and Remus. The Powerpoints are available on the documents page. Students then interviewed a panel of "Romulus's" and "Remus's". Lastly, we watched a virtual tour of ancient Rome.
Due: none In Class: Romulus and Remus Interview Questions Homework: none Wednesday, April 27: We discussed Roman architecture today. The Powerpoint for notes is on the documents page. Students were then assigned to be either patricians or plebeians and constructed a small Colosseum. Due: none In Class: Colosseum construction Homework: Patrician vs. Plebeian Reading and Questions Friday, April 29: Today we learned about the Roman Republic and how it was set up. The Powerpoint for notes is on the documents page. We then had a Roman Senate Simulation. If absent, see Ms. Nay with an idea for how to make up the points. Due: Patrician vs. Plebeian Questions In Class: Senate Simulation Homework: none |
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