11/20/08

English II Honors
J#25
"Education is what remains afer one has forgotten everything he learned in school."
-Albert Einstein


R#25-multiple (at least 5 or a summary)

Dialogue rewrite Due- was homework (15 points)

Read "Too Far" short story in class together
Discuss how the author conveyed tone and punctuated dialogue, actions reveal emotion as well

Now, using your homework, combine ideas and rewrite the dialogue again making sure there are no punctuation mistakes, this time. Make sure the tone is conveyed through the characters actions and how they say things. Said is dead, don't use it. Use one of your other explanatory phrases from your Said is Dead List.

Group story due before end of class.

Reading Art Notes- checked
Group Work-Children of the River- chart checked from workbook

Mass Media

J#25 Have you seen or heard about MTV's "My Sweet 16"? What do you think about the show? (5 minutes worth)

Read "My Sweet 16" article as a class, pointing out elements from article. Highlight or mark names and the people, concepts, and material possessions.

Add to your chart, the things from the article. Highlight or star the values found in the article and turn back in.

Review questions from the article with your group. Make sure you've answered every question and turn back into the basket.

teenagers value

11/18/08

Yearbook 11/17-11/21

J46-J50- Free Response

Faculty Member- contact information will be due next week, however, if you have a photo assignment, fill it out now and turn it in. Points will be deducted when you don't follow through with what a teacher tells you should be covered. You follow through by letting the photographers know with the photo assignment sheet.

Hexarts- Thursday, November 20 in Auditorium, 6 p.m. - Drum line movie and show.
YB staff gathering: Bowling, Bowl America, Sunday, 2 p.m.- see Kendra for information

Come to either of the events above for your monthly out of staff event. You will get credit for either of these, however, you must stick with the staff. If you go to the movie night, we sit as a staff. Wear your yb shirts on Thursday.

You spread- Turn in your copy for a grade. All staff members must do this.
- Turn in old story- edited as Ms. Batten did with "When the Sky Fell" -see examples
- Turn in new story, typed, printed. Also, save the electronic version.

You spread- assignment- Due before the end of the term. Final version will be displayed in your portfolio.

DEADLINE 1-
Work on Deadline 1- all of the things that you can without the server. This means write your stories, get interviews done now, complete sidebars for your spread, help each other out, take pictures for the sidebars. Nothing that requires the use of a computer should be done once the server is back, because it should all be done now.

Deliver pictures to your faculty member. Retakes are December 4.

Ad Test- written (70 points) and Ad Test- Presentation (30 points) done in class

Monday- students staff after school for mandatory work day

Editor's address the class about deadlines- Monday.
Deadline due this week. Work consistently.

11/17 B-11/18 A

English II
J#24
"Nothing can bring you peace but yourself." -Ralph Waldo Emerson

R#24- multiple ( at least 5 or a summary)

Group work-Two Worlds in One- Past Due

Teacher finishes grading notes on artwork (4 sets)

Punctuation Rules- handout distributed. Highlight the key words in each punctuation rule. Class discusses handout and reads it together.

Said is Dead- On a piece of paper write the title "Said is Dead" at the top. Then with your group, list as many explanatory phrases you can think of beside said. You can use the punctuating dialogue rules for examples: asked, effused, yelled. Then jigsaw with another group to get more.

Homework: - Choose a tone from the box. Using that tone, rewrite the story on the back of the punctuation rules handout. Make sure you rewrite the story, adding appropriate details, subtracting things that wouldn't go with the tone, and using appropriate dialogue punctuation. Due the next class.

Tone: How the author feels about the subject they are writing about. Their attitude while writing.


Mass Media

Finish Movie Poster Presentations in class

Finish A#11- Turn into basket

J#24
List the television shows you watch and give a description of each.

Group Work:
On a piece of paper put all of your names.

Make a list of what teenagers value the most and why.

Use the following categories, and list at least 10 terms and explanations for each: People/concepts/material possessions. This means you'll have at least 30 listed.

Circle the values most important to your group. Due Today in Basket.

HOMEWORK: A12 "My Sweet 16"-article
Read the questions before the article, mark answers in text, then answer completely each question on your paper
  1. Who is Sophie Michell? How did she celebrate her 16th birthday?
  2. How is Marissa's celebration representative of those featured on the show?
  3. Who is Zena Burns and how does she categorize viewers of "My Sweet 16"?
  4. Who is Ana Marie Cox, and what is her critique of the program?
  5. How does the article describe Aaron Reid's 16th birthday?
  6. How does Mr. Reid believe his birthday differs from other teen parties shown?
  7. How do sisters Priya and Divya prepare for their joint party?
  8. What did the sisters receive as gifts?
  9. How have their appearances on the show affected the personal lives of featured teens?
  10. When and where is the show aired?

Homework is DUE the next class- at the Beginning of Class

11/14/08

11/13 B- 11/14 A

English

Journal#23
"I will not condemn you for what you did yesterday, if you do it right today." -Sheldon Maye

R#23-Multiple (at least 5 or a summary) Example below

PG /Quote /Strategy /Extra
24 /melting/ I felt embarrassed for him /metaphor?


24 /slammed/ I hear his anger /

24 /dirty looks/ I predict Byron is going to beat Kenny up/ he didn't; he praised him

1A- Formative Assessment 3. Review short/extended response rubric with group and highlight the difference between each score. Class discussion.

Highlight key words in each question, then highlight or mark answers in the text. Bubble your multiple choice into the bubble sheet, but write your short response in the box provided

Finish and turn in group work for Two Worlds in One-Children of the River Group Work- DUE TODAY

Analyzing Art notes (4 pieces) graded today.

Mass Media
Prepare movie posters for presentation today.

SB#4 Quiz

Presentations

A#11- Rating Movie Posters

  1. What movies did the group present
  2. Group member's names
  3. What did you like in their presentation
  4. What do they need to improve
  5. Rate their presentation 1-5; 5 being the highest

Yearbook

J44-45

Portfolio check at J#50 (Make sure all of your journals are complete and you have Inspiration

1-10)

You spread- update- not due until computers are working appropriately. Must be turned in before the end of this grading term. The final printout will go in the presentation section of your portfolio.

Ad Test- Monday

Work on deadline 1. Help each other out and get all things done that don't require the use of a computer.

Copy group should be working on their stories and sidebars and should receive help from their publication group.

Clerical- work on senior no picture slips, underclass retake list, yearbook purchased list, Bryn-Alan corrections, and delivering underclass portraits.

11/13/08

11/10 B-11/12 A

English
No Journal/No Reading Entry

1B- Formative Assessment- in class-turn in

Work on Group Work- Two Worlds in One- see last class blog for description

1A- Finish group work- Two Worlds in One

Mass Media
No Journal

Work on Movie Poster. Homework A#10 due. Homework- movie research due.

Movie Poster (one per film)
  1. What notable events occured during the year these films were created?
  2. How do the films reflect the time period in which they are made?
  3. What social or political issues are raised in the films?
  4. Why do you think these films won best picture those years?
  5. What cultural commentary was offered by the reviewers of each film, if any?
  6. Pictures/ Scenes
  7. Famous movie quote
  8. Quote from a review
  9. Interesting facts

TO PRESENT NEXT CLASS

Yearbook-

J#42-44

Editor's Meeting

Class Meeting

Faculty information due today

Ad Test approaching. Take notes in ad manual of the things that will be on your test, Monday, 11/17.

You spread- due Monday. Extensions given due to computer problems. Spread must be in by end of grading term. New focus is deadline 1.

New Deadline: checklist!!!

All of the following are due at the end of class:

Photo: 11/12

Photo Editor: 11/13

Layout 1: 11/14

Copy: 11/20

Clerical and Clerical Editor: 11/21

Copy Editor: 11/24

Layout 2: 11/25

Editors: 12/2

Editors: All templates designed by 11/13 and the end of the day

New deadline after Thanksgiving

Deadline 1- 11/17 (40 pages)

Deadline 2- 12/10 (48 pages)

TAKE AD NOTES-turn in for credit

Class Duties- time given in class.

11/7/08

Yearbook 11/3-11/7

J# 37-41 (FREE)

YOU SPREAD

  1. Bubble sheet-due Tues
  2. checklist must be completed in full
  3. must have at least one design element from the inspiration section. (Inspiration section #1-10 go in your portfolio.)
  4. Photos due on computer in Test yb-images-make a folder with your name
  5. Story-revised, retyped, edited, spell checked by Tuesday-end of class. Save in your picture folder. Then choose which pictures you're using for sure and put them in your pages folder.
  6. Layout check 1- due Wednesday (see checklist)
  7. Reporter final copy-due Thursday (checklist)
  8. Layout 2-Due Monday after school (everyone stays 2:30-5:30)
  9. Make sure you have the appropriate editors sign off on each item

Faculty List due Monday

11/6 B - 11/ 7 A

English II

J#22- Creative minds have always been able to survive any kind of bad training." -Anna Freud

R#22-Determining Importance- (chunking) follow directions from R#21

Portfolio grades returned

Two Worlds In One- Group Assignment
  1. Read individually (p 51-61) and * possible level 1, 2, or 3 questions. In class, groups jigsaw the story into parts, and read a selection of the text. Then the group members meet together to share.
  2. Meet as a group and come up with 6-level one questions, 6-level two questions, and 2-level three questions (They have to be specific)
  3. Draw 4 scenes (see p 48 for detailed directions). Two scenes have to be of Sundara at home and two have to be her at school. Leave space between each scene for transitions from one scene to the next. Put drawings in a strip/sequence and add transitions that connect the scenes. (examples provided to view)
  4. Complete chart as a group. All of you should check it for completion. On chart, put Nar0 instead of Nona, and add Pon to the bottom of the chart.

Mass Media

J#22

Why do you think both A and B day classes chose Juno as best film, Reitman as best directior, Johnny Depp as best actor, and Ellen page as best actress? (paragraph response)

Discuss journal with your group.

Group Work

Using your tally of your 2008 choices for the Academy Awards and a list of the real winners, write a paragraph explaining why your group's answers were so different in comparison to the real winners.

Discussion in class about who really decides the winners for the Academy awards.

List distributed of the Academy Award for best picture for the last 80 years. With your group, go through all of the movies. For the movies you've heard of or seen, write a description of the each. If none of the members of your group have seen a movie, write none next to it.

Turn in the paragraph and the list of 80 movie descriptions.

HOMEWORK

Article distributed about Jon Stewart.

Write the following questions down:

A#10

  1. What obstacles did Jon Stewart face in preparing for the 2008 Academy Awards ceremony?
  2. How did he face the challenge?
  3. How does he characterize the different needs of the two audiences for his routine?
  4. Why are there no clear favorites among this year's nominated films?
  5. In what way is "Juno" unique among Best Picture nominees (use details from the article)?

As you are reading, highlight the answers. Then write the answers to the questions on the assignment.

ALSO- Your group was given two films to research. Look them both up and bring in printed information. Go to either of the following websites:

http://movies.nytimes.com/pages/movies/index.html

http://www.imdb.com/

DUE MON-B AND WED -A

11/4 B-11/5 A

English

J#21
"As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just watch what they do."
-Andrew Carnegie

R#21-Determining Importance Pg __ to Pg __ (example below)
Pg/ Notes /Extra
20 /Byron is like a god

21/ Larry Dunn was king /I remember the saying "Finders Keepers.."
of kindergarten to 4th
grade only

22 /Kenny has a high reading /I predict Larry Dunn's in the class
level
23 Kenny is scared to read in
front of Buphead and Byron


Watch Seinfeld clips and I Love Lucy clip in class and take notes using the following chart

HUMOR

Lucy Seinfeld
Elements
that make
it funny









Type of Humor


Organize portfolios using table of contents- Will be checked when you leave

Class discussion on what types of humor are present in tv shows, etc.

Dave Barry worksheet distributed- Answer each question after reading the chunks in the text. Chunk 1 goes with Question 1. (pg 41 wkbk) - Read the whole story.

Mass Media

J#22
How are films rated? List the different ratings that you can think of.

Class receives handouts on film ratings- each group presents (G, PG, PG13, R, NC17)

Class reads the article about how the Motion Picture Association is changing its rating system and discusses the changes made.

SB4- Distributed and reviewed with class. Quiz is Monday- B and Wednesday- A

Portfolio table of contents distributed. Organize portfolios which will be graded today.

10/31/08

10/31 B - 11/3 A

English

J#20
"Don't let life discourage you; everyone who got where he is had to begin where he was." -Richard Evans

R#20-Inferences
Min of five Pg __ to Pg ___

REF#2- Comparing Art (Essay)- Due Today (must include a Venn Diagram or a brainstorm of some sort)

Time given to make sure portfolio is in order: Due in class. Leave in your section, in class for grade.

Class reviews all artwork shown previously. The real meaning behind "The Two Fridas" and "Self-Portrait-Cropped Hair/No Hair" revealed. Students to take notes of real meaning in margin of other notes.

Humor- discussed in class. What is humor? What are the types of humor?

Copy chart:

Humor
Clip: Lucy Seinfeld

Elements
that make
it funny


What type of
humor?
universal, lack
of understanding,
sarcastic or dry,
at someone else's
expense, social
awkwardness,etc)


Using the chart above, take notes while watching the two clips.

J#19 Mass Media
Think of how movies are rated. List different things you can think of of the top of your head.

Photo Assignment Due- A#9 Scavenger Hunt- teacher checks off

Portfolio check approaching soon. Have Portfolio ready to be checked next week.

With group- Read over the ratings from the Motion Picture Association of America and the article "Hollywood Rethinks Its Ratings Process"

Group presents- Rating given by teacher to class creatively

Class-popcorn reading-article- Hollywood Rethinks Its Ratings Process

Yearbook

J#36- Free Response

Class celebrates

Reminder- Monday- everyone stays after school

Bubble sheet- must be completed before you find/take pictures for your spread. Example shown again in class- for how to complete

Story- label your 300 word story, as I did with "After the sky fell"- you were given a copy.
Then, rewrite your story. (Everyone has to do this-including photographer's) Add missing details, or facts. Fix tense problems. Add effective repetition. Type story, eliminate unecessary wording, so you have exactly 300 words, but don't eliminate what is important. Save your miscrosoft word document under your page numbers given to you.

Go 2009 Test Yearbook- pages- your page numbers. Also print out story.

By Tuesday, you should have your bubble sheet completed, your story should be revised, typed, and saved in the proper location (photographer's save in your photo folder). Also, you have to have your 25 pictures saved in your picture folder.

10/29B-10/30A

English

J#19
"Courage is doing what you're afraid to do. There can be no courage unless you're scared."
-Anais Nain

R#19-Inferences (Predictions, assumptions)
min of 5 Pg__ to Pg __

Write a 45 minute essay, on your own paper, using the prompt below. Keep track of your time; you are only supposed to have 45 minutes total. Before writing, brainstorm using a Venn diagram (see board for example). You will not be graded for errors made in grammar or spelling, for this first draft.

Title: REF#2-Comparing/Contrasting Art
Directions: Use your detailed notes taken in class as the support for this essay. Be specific, use details from each piece in your response and be sure to use appropriate transitions. Don’t list all the similarities in one paragraph and all the differences in another. Instead focus on one element, from each piece, at a time using appropriate comparison and contrast transitions.

*If absent for note portion of this assignment- Go to Battensclasses.blogspot.com using computers by the window to see artwork. Take notes on all 4 pieces, and make up the other work you missed as well. Complete the essay for homework*

Mass Media
J#19- In Photography, what is meant by "wait for the decisive moment"? Explain in a paragraph. You may want to refer to Liebling's photography in your response. (5 minutes)

A#9-Photo Scavenger Hunt.

Digital Cameras needed- warning was given on 2 separate class dates.

Using the digital camera, and the scavenger hunt sheet, take pictures around the school. Use all of the techniques, camera positions, angles, and camera movements listed on the sheet. Once each type of picture is taken, check it off. You are allowed to take pictures using multiple techniques. Use your journal notes to help, and be able to explain each picture you take. Do not take pictures in classes, without first asking teachers in a non-disruptive, polite way. Be sure to bring your camera back to class on the next class day, so this assignment can be graded. (For extra credit students can also print the photos they take or copy them to a CD). you may want to take two pictures of each item below, to be sure you've fulfilled the requirements of this assignment.

Yearbook

10/29
Underclass pictures/Photo shoot-everyone helps auditorium

10/30
J#35- You spread explained in detail. Spread checklist and pages assigned to all students, except photographers.

Bubble sheets- All students must start by doing this about themselves. Eight questions given for first bubble. Example shown.

Picture deadline: 11/4 (Must bring in 25 pictures to choose from. They must be downloaded by Tuesday)

Class Duties- 1st part of class

10/28/08

10/27B-10/28A


African- artist-unknown


Echoes of Culture- artist-unknown

Portrait-cropped hair
The Two Frida's

English
J#18

"You cannot build a reputation on what you intend to do." -Liz Smith

Your grades have been online since August at Trackmygrades.com












  1. You need an email address to access or

  2. Ask your study hall teacher for a password and use their email address as the login


All assignments-in complete have been online since August-at Battensclasses.blogspot.com. Learn the site if you haven't already.


R#18 Visualizing Min of 5 Pg__ to Pg__


Reading Art wkbk pg 34- Take notes on 4 pictures. REF#2-Comparing Art (essay) 45 minute essay to come next class.


Take detailed notes on each picture (see above pictures for makeup) using pg 34 as a guide.


Mass Media

J#18- Copy photo techniques and leave room for notes.

  1. Anticipate the moment:






  2. Different Angles:






  3. Use the rule-of-thirds:






  4. Use Leading Lines






  5. Fill the frame






  6. Tell a story






  7. Use framing






  8. Look for repetition






  9. Stop Action






  10. Look for emotion






Take out A#8 Analyzing Photography and in the margin, next to your notes for each picture, add notes on the real title, and real story behind why Liebling took each photograph. TURN INTO BASKET. For makeup go to www.jeromeliebling.com



On the 29Th B day- brings a digital camera of some sort to class

On the 30Th A day-brings a digital camera of some sort to class


Take notes on journal entry from sideshow presented by Ms. Batten

Yearbook

A Day

J#34-Free

Faculty List Due-basket

Next Monday-Start staying after school

Sign up for publication group-if you haven't already

UC-field trip form has to be filled out to participate

Copy- reviewed with class. Assignments handed back to students with "Why the Sky Fell" article marked by Ms. Batten. You must mark your story the same way this article was marked.

Ms. Batten presents her story to class before (522 words) and after (300 words) and explains strategies for writing the story.



Students are told to rewrite their stories, after labelling and finding which parts were missing. The story will be typed into your spread.

You Spread-PowerPoint briefly shown in class. Deadline-next Friday


Ad Test coming soon- I will review the ad section with you right before the test





28Th

Work on labelling your copy. Spread pages and checklist to be distributed tomorrow.

UC pictures- help distributing photo shoot appointment slips.


10/24 A

English-Nothing- sub didn't get lesson plan

Mass Media (2nd)
Finish journal by looking up the rest of the effects online. You can use your cell phone internet for this, or use the two computers that access the internet.(Sub-only some of them have internet on their phone. Please let them use it for this assignment, as there aren't enough computers with internet) When finished finding all of the terms and recording them in journal entry, on a separate piece of paper, list examples of each which your group has seen in movies or television shows. For example, a dolly shot was used in "I am Legend" when Will Smith's character is racing his car through New York City. List a minimum of one example for each camera position, angle, and movement. Be specific. Put all of your group names on the paper and turn into the basket today. All work is due today for grading term 1. On Tuesday, bring a digital camera of some sort to class.


Yearbook/Journalism (4th)
No Journal
Look up your grades online, and makeup any missing work.
Lindsey, Sheila, and Mofi split up the following people and work with them on captions:
Shanika, Kendra, Melinda, Alexis, Samantha Cope, Samantha Epps, Kristian, Avery, Aviance, Jessica, Jamey.
Didn't turn in captions at all: Alexis, Kristian
Turned in 2nd set of captions, but not a final rewrite after modeling lesson: Jamey, Samantha Cope, Samantha Epps, Avery, Jessica, Jamey, Alexa
Turned in final captions, but still don't understand how to write them: Julianna, Melinda, Shanika, Kendra, Aviance
Some of their mistakes: Not listing first and last names, ex: Shanika L. Editorializing: The soccer team knows how to have fun No Lead Ins Not understanding the difference between the 3 types Not understanding that the expanded captions starts with the basic caption at beginning Not understanding the basic part of the caption is in present tense and the expanded part of the caption is in past tense Leaving out specific who, what, when or where Using Terry Parker in captions Starting caption with when instead of with one of the ways to start a caption Writing a summary of what they did in the picture? (Aviance)
PLEASE, have them redo the assignment again. There is no use giving back the paper I graded, as it still isn't right.
They will write an identification, basic and expanded caption for any two pictures in their playbook/workbook. They will write each caption separately, so that I know they know how to write each caption. Please proofread each caption when they finish, and make sure they've completed it correctly. Then have them turn into basket. The grade goes on this report card.
Call if you need me.

10/24/08

10/21-10/22

English
J#17
"We know what a person thinks, not when he tells us what he thinks, but by his actions."
-Isaac Singer

R#17-visualizing

1A-Turn in Proofreading Marks

By Any Other Name checked as a group grade

By any Other Name reviewed as a class, including chart, and thesis statement

Thesis handout and explanation of thesis.

Model essay about By Any Other Name distributed, read, and technique discussed.

FCAT 6 point rubric distributed

Transition worksheet distributed

EA3-Cultural Misunderstanding Rubric distributed and Embedded Assessment Backmap completed

Mass Media

J#17
Copy each term and leave several lines under each for note taking

Camera Positions
  1. Extreme Long shot
  2. Long shot
  3. Medium Shot
  4. Close-up
  5. Extreme Close-up

Angles

  1. Birds-eye-view
  2. High Angle
  3. Eye level
  4. Low Angle
  5. Oblique/Canted

Camera Movement

  1. Pans
  2. Tilts
  3. Dolly shots
  4. Handheld Shots
  5. Crane Shots
  6. Zoom lenses
  7. Aerial Shot

Class takes note of each term, as teacher explains. Class thinks of examples of each during discussion.

A- takes quiz SB3 and turns in SB3 notes

Jerome Liebling- article read in class. Discussion of how photography relates to cinematography and Liebling's effect on the art world.

Yearbook-

J#33 Free Response

300-word-story due

Must be in 3rd person but about your life

-staple questions to story (List questions someone would have to ask you, in order to find this story)

-Put word count at top of paper

Sign up for which groups you want to be in 1-3 in order of desire

Layout, Reporter, Photographer, Clerical, DVD

Work on Yearbook duties and rewriting captions

10/21/08

10/17 A -10/20 B

English II Honors

J#16
"The only fool bigger than the person who knows it all is the person who argues with him." -Stanislaw Jerzy Lec

R#16- Making Connections (find at least two)

By Any Other Name Group work checked, papers returned

By Any Other name reviewed as a class, essay read, comparison/contrast transitions reviewed. Reading Art started in class.

Mass Media

What does the following quote mean to you:
"These days it seems that physical “truth” can easily be rearranged, rethought, or re-created outright. Any image can be made pristine, all the warts can be removed.
But returning to the source of a thing–the real source–means the photographer has to watch, dig, listen for voices, sniff the smells, and have many doubts.
My life in photography has been lived as a skeptic.
–Jerome Liebling, The People, Yes, 1995

Class discusses quote in depth.

A#8-Analyzing Photography (4 photographs) Take detailed notes answering each question and hold onto notes until next class.












  1. What is this picture of?





  2. How does this picture reflect real life?





  3. Why do you think this picture was taken?





  4. What title would you give this and why? (For each picture)






To make up go to http://www.jeromeliebling.com/ or go to http://www.artsmia.org/get-the-picture/liebling/ and look and analyze the following 4 pictures



and the 4th picture is the man standing with a shovel, surrounded by coal.



SB3 quiz to be taken in A day- past due. SB3 notes due for grade.




Read Liebling's article and discuss

10/17-10/20 Yearbook

Friday-
No Journal

Guest Speaker- Ads and Trends

Pep Rally

Monday

Editor's meeting/Class duties
Work on Captions or Copy assignment

Staff meeting.
300 word story explained again.
Must mimic style of 3 model articles by Brady Dennis
Will be written in 3rd person about something that happened in your life, preferably that relates to Parker
Due 10/21- Tuesday

InDesign Tuesday

Ice Skating 10/25 $12 from 2- 4 pm @ Rinktime. Meet at the school at 1:30 if you need a ride. Ask Kendra for directions.

Faculty member check in with Ms. Batten, to be recorded on paper for next week's grade.

Photo tryouts to continue one day this week.

Signups Tuesday for the group you want to be placed in.

10/16/08

10/13 A-10/16 B

10/15 PSAT- No class for English II or Mass Media
10/16-makeup day, English and Mass Media- because testing through schedule off.

English
J#15
"One who sits between two chairs may easily fall down." -Proverb from Russia and Romania

R#15-visualizing-min. of 5

Mapout Embedded Assessment - EA3 Cultural Misunderstanding.

EA2-Persuasive Essay Censorship-Past due.

Finish By Any Other Name Group Work

Mass Media

J#15 Mass Media
What type of photography do you see in newspapers? Why do you think this type of photography is used?

Take home projects or they will be thrown away.

Finish group work from last class.

YB 10/13 -10/16 YB

J#30

YB Meeting- Monday
Editor's Meeting-Monday

Copy assignment-300-word story due Tuesday
Story about self. Model the style used in the three articles given to you by Brady Dennis.
Also, as you write the story, list the questions that someone would have to ask you, in order to write the story.

Yb-Faculty Members

Write down all staff/faculty members you have and what information you gathered. Put explanations for anyone you didn't contact. Fill out photo assignments for specific picture info.

Tues-Thurs Review Staff Organization and Reference section of Yearbook Manual. All handouts, in both sections, explained.

Thurs- Ms. Batten goes back over caption assignment- IT HAS TO BE TURNED BACK IN.
Work on Homecoming

10/13/08

10/13 Yearbook

J#29 Free Response

Copy Lesson-continued

3 articles by Brady Dennis and handout about 300-word stories

Class lists common characteristics found in the 300-word story

Assignment. Write a 300-word story about a yearbook staff member. It will be typed and follow the format of the stories read in class. Due Oct. 20 Must be typed, and electronic file will be saved for future use.

Class Duties/Editor Meeting

Class discusses faculty contacts tomorrow-to be graded

Homecoming Discussion-brief-interested students meet after school to work on homecoming idea

10/10/08

10/9 A -10/10 B

Yearbook
J#27-Free
Turn in caption rewrites to the basket.

Typography lesson on fonts, styles, types, weights, etc

Copy (Story) - lesson on how reporters have to be good observers in order to write. Article "When the Sky Fell" distributed. Label on the story what techniques the writer uses to make the story effective.



J#28-Free

Captions returned. Teacher teaches captions again for the third time, this time modeling how to write each caption with a picture.

Students who didn't get a high score need to rewrite the captions.

Kristian teaches SB3 to class on punctuation style rules

Homecoming decorating at Brandi's house on Sunday at 3 p.m.

English
J#14
"It is dangerous to be right in matters on which the established authorities are wrong." -Voltaire

R#14- Asking Levels of Questions (min of 5 questions; each level used at least once)

Formative Mini-Assessment (Day 6) Returned and Reviewed with class

Formative Min-Assessment (Day 12) Distributed to class. Turn into basket when finished.

Finish By Any Other Name- group work. To be checked the next class.

EA2-Persuasive Essay Censorship Due (first draft)

Mass Media

J#14 How do you feel about news organizations that let their personal views interfere with their story-telling? Explain.

2A-
A6 Radio Homework due.
Discuss with group your log. As a group, determine what subjects and content repeat themselves in all of your songs. Then discuss what this means. Are the artists purposely choosing to write about these subjects? Why? Are the radio stations purposely playing only these songs? Why? What message does it send to youth when songs are about these subjects?

Class Debate

All assignments and projects handed back
A7-Radio Show rubric and recording

2B-Class finishes watching news casts from different news organizations. Then using their individual notes, they discuss each news cast as a group and complete the following for each news organization

News Organization:
Discussion/Notes: (take these notes during your discussion about possible bias; should be a minimum of a paragraph in length)
Biased or Not and Why? (Determine if the organization is biased, what it may be biased toward, and why your group feels that way)

Turn into basket

All papers handed back in class.

10/8/08

10/7 A- 10/8-B

English
J13 "when all think alike, no one is thinking very much." Walter Lippman

R#13 Asking Questions
Pg Quote Question Level

Turn in Proofreading Marks and Solzhenitsyn notes

Everyone must record their "I am From" poem

Solzhenitsyn Persuasive Essay due 10/9 A and 10/10 B

By Any other name group work-finished #2-6

Solzhenitsyn article read in class; essay assignment reviewed

Mass Media
J#13
Are journalists capable of reporting objectively (without letting personal opinions effect their story)? What types of subjects might a journalist struggle with, when reporting?

SB3- Quiz on 10/14 A -10/15 B

SB3- Punctuation

  1. Space only once after the end of a sentence.
    Ex: Palin is visting Jacksonville today. While she is here she will attend two events.
  2. Space only once after commas.
    Ex: The presidential canidates will debate tonight, Mccain is expected to have an advantage.
  3. To seperate all words in a series, DO NOT use a comma before the "and".
    Ex: I have to go to work, cook dinner and wash clothes.
  4. Use commas to set off appositives or non-essential phrases.
    Ex: Mr. Flowers, principal, will be there.
  5. Use commas to seperate a quote from the rest of the sentence.
    Ex: "Ill invite you," Mike said, "to my party."
  6. Use commas to connect two sentences.
    Ex: I am not going to work today, and I do not plan to go tomorrow, either.
  7. Use commas in numbes over 999, except for street numbers, telephone numbers or item numbers.
    Ex: 1,798
    Ex: 1305 Fifth Street

A6-Analyzing radio- assignment given for homework and explained. Due the next class.

View- news clips from Fox News and CNN about Palin's campaigns strategy and take notes on any biased seen. To be continued the next class.

10/7-10/8 Yearbook

J#26 Free

Finish meeting

Captions/Copy pg 10-11 wkbk

Review the Donts of Caption Writing in Manual

Leads and 175 ways to start a caption

Homework: Write six captions for two pictures. Write one identification, one basic, and one expanded caption for each picture. To be checked tomorrow

J#27 Free

First 35 minutes- class duty, picture tryouts, faculty contact

Last part of class- Homework checked. Captions reviewed; students to correct homework mistakes and turn it back in tomorrow.

10/6/08

10/3 A- 10/6 B

English
J#12
Talk to your group members about what goes into a persuasive essay. Then in your journal, list the things you discussed.

Class Participates in Persuasive Essay Brainstorm on Board. A list is made of all essential ingredients for the persuasive essay. Students should add to their journal entry for completeness.

Solshenitsyn-wkbk- assignment reviewed as a class.

Class assigned Persuasive Essay relating to Solzhenitsyn speech.
Essay is due 10/9 A ; 10/10 B
Situation: All over the world, Literature has been and continues to be censored in a variety of ways. Books have been burned because of offensive language, passages have been ripped out or marked due to graphic descriptions, and authors have been imprisoned, exiled or killed because their native countries felt betrayed by their words.
Prompt: Should an artist be censored if his or her views are against the cultural norm?
Directions: Write a persuasive essay stating whether or not Literature should be censored.

By Any Other Name assignment checked 1B; class turns in their New REF#1 attached to the old, edited version into the basket for credit.

1A- Reviews levels of questioning with Ms. Batten, chooses a fairy tale for group, and begins group work #3-6. Remember 1 and 2 were done individually as homework. The homework has already been checked off for those who completed it. Teacher reviewed pg 26 with class so everyone would know if they highlighted the proper things.

By Any Other Name

INDIVIDUALLY
  1. Replace ALL unfamiliar words. Replace means right the new word on top of, next to, or below the old word in the text. You cannot just list the words somewhere.
  2. Highlight references to British culture in one color, while highlighting Indian culture in a different color. Be specific.

IN GROUP

3. Come up with fairy tale questions for the fairy tale your group chooses. Come up with two, level one questions, two, level two questions, two level three questions and write them on pg 25

4. Write questions for By Any Other Name. Come up with five, level one questions; three, level two questions, and two, level three questions. Use a separate piece of paper with all of your names on it.

5. Verify British and Indian references are correctly identified in each person's workbook. Also review unfamiliar words.

6. Pg 32 in workbook. Don't do the last paragraph.


1B-finished Solzhenitsyn notes; didn't turn them in; needs to do so, the next class.

R#12-Determining Importance Pg -_ to __ (see R#11 for setup)

Mass Media
J#12- How do you feel about recording your radio show live today? Is your group prepared? How do you think the class will like your show? Explain.


Each group gets to practice their show before going live. They also get to use the microphone, making sure to speak loud enough, not to move around unnecessary items, or to cause interference.

Radio Performances-Live Recordings.

All RUBRICS and CDS in basket. Each group needs to turn in a copy of their script.

While groups present, each person must complete
A5-Evaluating Radio Shows
1. List names of people you are evaluating
2. Rate them 1-5 on performance
3. List something you enjoyed about their radio show
4. List something they could have improved

SB3- Next Class; review A3, SB1 and SB2 as well

Yearbook 10/3-10/6

J#23 Free Response

Headlines homework due- checked pg 11 wkbk

Drumline Movie Night announced; Oct. 23

Copy/Caption pgs 9-10 A and B completed

Magazine assignment- find headlines with a verbal/visual connection and present to class

10/2/08

10/1 A -10/2 B

English



"Every generation laughs at the old fashions, but follows religiously the new." Henry David Thoreau



R#11-Determining Importance Pg __ to Pg ___



P#/ Reading Notes / Final Summary



14 Byron's mouth Byron gets his mouth stuck to a mirror
is stuck to a and causes family conflict.
mirror, probably from
kissing his own reflection



14-15 there is a conflict
on how the family
should deal with
Byron's accident


I am From Poem is past due. Everyone must record for credit. If you didn't record in class, you need to come in and record after school.

Homework due today for 1A

1B- Received homework assignment today, so it is due next class. Homework assignment is to 1) edit your REF#1 letter 2) have someone else edit the letter, both of you will use proofreading marks 3)Wkbk homework PG 26-31, Replace all unfamiliar words 4)wkbk homework, pg 26-31; highlight all references to British culture in one culture, while highlighting all the references to Indian culture in a different culture. Be careful, because the British are the dominant culture.

Both classes- Take notes on Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn from his auto-biography and turn them into the basket

Random Portfolio Check COMING SOON

Mass Media

J#11-What is your group's radio script about? Who are the characters? What role or responsibility does each group member have? (5 minutes response)

Ms. Batten reviews radio project assignment:
1) Must have a Foley Artist, Ad Executive, and Director
2) Must be about a 10 minute show, no longer not much less
3)Rubrics distributed for how groups will be graded
4)Each group will pretend like they are broadcasting the show live, therefore there should be smooth transitions from show to commercial, in between parts, and if mistakes are made, you have to keep going.

Papers passed back.

The whole class is given to practice shows.

ON presentation day, bring the rubric and each person must bring a blank CD to record their show.

SB2 due in basket

SB2 Quiz

Yearbook 10/1-10/2

J#21- Free Response
Meeting- Editor's present voting options to class. Class votes.

Workbooks, review. Headline design presentation started.

2 non-gossipy, non-predomitately teen magazine due THURS.

J#22-Free Response

staff ideas from yesterdays meeting

Tshirt decided on

Headlines continued

Caption/Copy writing

Homework Due

10/1/08

9/29 A-9/30 B

English
J#10- Copy each and leave room for notes
11. Use words correctly
12. Make sure your subject and verb agree
13. Don't mix-up plurals and possessives.
14. Keep writing in the same tense.
15. An before vowel sounds, a before consonant sounds.
16. Use active, not passive voice
*Take out for editing- REF#1 Dear Reader letter*

R#10-visualizing Pg __ to Pg ___
At least 5 visualizations

EA1- I Am From poem DUE today. Staple rubric to poem before turning into basket.
-typed
-CD
RECORDINGS TODAY in class for Extra Credit. This is the only day you can record for extra credit. If you don't record in class today, you will have to come record after school. The recording is a part of your grade.

Edit REF#1 yourself, using proofreading marks. Now have a peer edit it, using the proofreading marks. The rewritten version is due Oct 1st A, Oct 2nd-B.

By Any Other Name- Wkbk Homework (see due dates above)
1. Replace ALL unfamiliar words
2. Highlight references to British culture in one color, while highlighting references to Indian culture in a different color. Be careful, the British are the dominant culture in this story.

PSAT- B day classes

Mass Media
J#10
Before television, people listened to radio shows. What do you think radio directors, actors, and actresses added to shows to keep people entertained? (5 minute entry)

Finish group chart comparing broadcast news to print news. Watch video clip of broadcast news after reading newspaper article. Turn chart into basket.

Fix A3 as a group and turn into basket. Due today.

Radio Project Assigned- Radio Script due today-one per group. Work with group on project. Next class is the last day to prepare your radio show. Each group member must bring in a blank CD on recording day to record their show.

SB2- Quiz- Next class.

A4-Rubric for Media Presentation (belongs in portfolio)

9/29-9/30 Yearbook

J#19-Free Response
Editor's Meeting- Take Notes

Staff Meeting. Faculty information due.

Monthly staff event discussed.

Shirt Idea discussed

Homecoming discussed

Proofreading symbols chart to be copied and turned in for credit

J#20 Free Response
Review of yesterday's meeting

Advanced Design- Spread coming up where every student will have to display advanced design

Reminder- In portfolio, you should have 5 items in your inspiration section with explanations why they inspired you. Number them each 1-5.

HOMEWORK DUE THURSDAY: Bring 2 magazines that you would not see a teenager carrying around: No Us, People, Teen anything. Look for unique magazines with interesting designs.

Theme spin offs presented and discussed with staff.

9/26/08

9/25 A - 9/26 B

English
Copy and leave space so you can take notes for each
  1. Spell things out.
  2. Don't refer to people as things.
  3. Don't start sentences with Well, Like, And, Or, Because, But
  4. Don't use words that are are not needed
  5. Don't speak to the reader, unless directed to
  6. Write complete thoughts
  7. Write more and elaborate
  8. Use appropriate transitions to introduce and connect ideas
  9. Avoid slang and writing how you speak
  10. Just say no to run-ons

Take notes while teacher instructs on above 10 items.

R#9-Visualizing Pg ___ to Pg ___

At least 5 visualizations every time.

EA1- I Am From- Poem

  • Typed
  • Must turn in blank CD (to record poem on) or a recording of your poem
  • Attach rubric. A lost rubric=-10; Late=-10 per class

Coming up the next class:

Discuss Solzhenitsyn homework

Edit your REF#1 using the editing marks, then have a peer edit it

Persuasive Essay



Mass Media

J#9
What are the differences between broadcast news and print news? What are the advantages/disadvantages of each?

What I like to read- Class exercise
Journal Check 1-8 (40 points)
Review Parts of the Paper with group and instructor
Parts of the Paper-Quiz
Redo A3; Types of News reviewed. Groups instructed to actually work as groups this time, not just copy each other's wrong answers.
Papers given back. Students organize portfolios.

Radio Project- Next Class
Bring a printed out radio script to class. Make sure its entertaining and it has places to add sound effects.

A4- Rubric for Presentation

Group work- ON a piece of paper, put all group member names. Make a chart which points out the disadvantages and advantages of print news and broadcast news. Keep group paper until the next class.

9/25-9/26 Yearbook

J#17

Shirt design needed

45 minutes to work on class duty, download pictures, sort pictures, or play with PhotoShop

Design-Basic- Started

J#18

Shirt design needed

Basic Design continued- All Class
Roughing Its with final designs due by the end of class

Inspiration 1-5 needs to be organized in your portfolio in the Inspiration section. Number each item 1 to 5 and write on each or attach a piece of writing to each, which explains why the piece inspires you in design, photography, color, etc. Print out any pictures you have, and use sheet protectors to protect anything that might fall out of your portfolio.

9/24/08

9/23 A- 9/24 B

English

J#8
"If a million people say a foolish thing, it is still a foolish thing." -Anatole France

R#8- Asking Questions

Solzhenitsyn homework due today (40 points)
Journals 1-8 checked (40 points)

I Am From models distributed, recording played.

EA1- I Am From- poem DUE 9/29 A and 9/30 B. Must be typed. Also, bring in a blank CD-R or CD-RW or tape your own recording of the poem onto your CD and bring it in on the due date.

Mass Media

J#8- Copy
Newspaper Parts-
News-tells you what is happening on local, state, national, and international scenes.
Feature Stories-Expand your knowledge of social issues and events
Opinion Columns/Editorials-Provide arguments and debate on controversial topics
Advertising-space paid for by stores and businesses, provides information about goods and services available in and around your area.

SB Quiz 1
SB1-Numbers/Amounts- due to in basket

After quiz, copy SB2-Numbers/Amounts
1. Never use the year within the current year, nor for the preceding or coming year unless there would be confusion.
Use: December 12, last May 5, Next June
NOT: This year, the football team...
2. Always use numerals for ages, dimensions, money, percentages, days of the month, degrees, hours of the day, scores, room numbers, page or chapter numbers and street numbers. Except for those in the preceding rule, spell ou numbers one through nine, and use numbers for 10 and greater.
EX: $5 Not: Five dollars
EX: She had two donuts NOT: She had 2 donuts
3. For money under $1, use numerals and the word cents. For $1 or over, use the dollar sign. Omit zeros when possible
EX: 25 cents, $10, $1.50, 35 cents Not: .35 Not: ten dollars
4. Do not begin a sentence with a numeral. Spell it out or rewrite it.
Not: $5 is how much it costs.
DO: It costs $5.

Newspaper sort- Groups-due

9/21-9/23 Yearbook

9/21-J#14

Inspiration homework due today.

Editor's meeting.

Faculty info. sheets distributed for faculty members. Please go to your faculty members who haven't turned in their sheet, and ask them for one. For the faculty members who did turn in sheets, write down their availability, so you know when to contact them.

Class duties.

Editor's display of Theme

9/22
J#15

Journal check 1-15 (75 points)

Editor's finish presentation of Theme, showing their inspiration for the designs.

Inspiration homework explained once more. Teacher warns staff, they have one more chance to get credit for this homework assignment. It is needed for a spread they are about to complete on themselves, and without the inspiration, they will not be able to complete the assignment.

Staff meeting:

A) Faculty Info. Sheets: explained again; staff members are to turn the sheets into Brandi when they are finished with them
B)Report info. from faculty members: Students were supposed to report on what they learned from their faculty members on this day, however, only a couple of students had things to share. Teacher warns class that next Monday, they MUST have spoken with each of their faculty members (7 maximum). They will go to each faculty member and ask if they know of anything we should take pictures of or if they have any ideas of what we should feature in the book. They MUST do this weekly and report back to staff meetings on Monday. Next Monday, it will be a grade.
C)Ads Test-Coming Soon. There will be a test on the information in the ad manual. It will most likely be after Homecoming, but it would be wise to start studying now. You must be able to have responses to common objections.
D)Inspiration- DUE tomorrow- last chance
E)Parking Lot
F)Photo Shop- Ms. Batten gives Photo Shop tips

9/24
J#16
Hayes- delivers Photo Shop workshop. Teacher and Hayes suggest for students to take notes, however, it isn't mandatory.

Bday celebration

9/18/08

9/19 A -9/20 B

9/19 LESSON
ENGLISH
Students were already given the Solzhenitsyn homework assignment, and should know how to complete it.

Please give Class Procedures test on desk to Jacob Lowery

If any new students come to class, sit them with a group with open seats. Please tell the people in that group to help catch the person up with what they’ve missed. There are handouts in the English folder on front table.

J#7"There is only one success: to be able to spend your life in your own way, and not to give others absurd, maddening claims on it." –Christopher Darlington Morley

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)Journal Check: Tues 9/23 A and Wed 9/24 B
R#7 Connections pg_ to_
At least 2 entries

DoHomework: Due Tues 9/23-A and Wed 9/24-B

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-241.

  1. Read Nobel speech underline or highlight ALL unfamiliar words
  2. Replace unfamiliar words with words that make sense EX: In Russian *proverbs*(sayings) about truth are favorites.
  3. Divide text into chunks and number the chunks. Next to each chunk, summarize what he is saying in one or two sentences. (yes, you can use a separate piece of paper
  4. Reread selection with replacement words, reread over your summaries of each chunk, and then do page 24(SOAPSTone) Note: Describe!!! Don't name Solzhenitsyn instead describe him.

MASS MEDIA
Please remind students about the quiz they have coming up on SB1 (published online for anyone who missed it; they should know the site)

They should know how to do A3, and should finish in class, and should turn it into the basket before leaving. They already have the articles.

Pep Rally- last 45 minutes of class
Journal check 9/23 A, 9/24 B

Quiz on SB1 9/23 A, 9/24 B

J#7 If you were the editor of Terry Parker’s newspaper, would you publish the following: (Write each example below, whether you’d publish, and why you’d make this decision)

  1. If a student was assaulted in the restroom
  2. An article containing “profane” language
  3. And article rating teachers from best to worst
  4. An advertisement for cigarettes
  5. A student suspended for drinking at a school dance

Finish
A3-Types of News For each article
Each person in group must have a copy of this assignment. For each article given to your group, take notes on this chart. All articles must be documented on everyone's paper. Everyone should agree on what type of news each is, which will require discussion

Yearbook

You can let Jordan Camacho, Photo Editor and Destiny Cruz, Business Manager instruct class. They are allowed to use all computers. Please tell them what their homework is.J#17Download, Organize Pics, Pep Rally

Homework:Bring in 5 different types of inspiration from anything of a font, design, picture, angle, color, trend that you like. Due Monday. Don’t Forget.

9/18 A - 9/22 B

English

J#6
"The only think we have to fear is fear itself." -F.D.R.

Follow formula for responding to quotes (see J1 Example)

R#6 Inferences pg_ to_

Finish benchmark reading test

Homework: Due Tues 9/23-A and Wed 9/24-B
Journal Check: Tues 9/23 A and Wed 9/24 B

Solzhenitsyn PG 22-24

1. Read Nobel speech underline or highlight ALL unfamiliar words
2. Replace unfamiliar words with words that make sense
EX: In Russian *proverbs*(sayings) about truth are favorites.
3. Divide text into chunks and number the chunks. Next to each chunk, summarize what he is saying in one or two sentences. ( yes, you can use a separate piece of paper)
4. Reread selection with replacement words, reread over your summaries of each chunk, then do page 24(SOAPSTone)
Note: Describe!!! Don't name Solzhenitsyn instead describe him.


MASS MEDIA

Journal check 9/23 A, 9/24 B
Quiz on SB1 9/23 A
9/24 B
J#6
Copy

Hard news: Up to the minute news and events that are reported immediately (factual approach)

Soft news: Background information or human interest stories (entertain, advise)

Infotainment: Combination of "hard news" and "soft news" Ex: the latest fashion trend. Not actually "news" but in the sense of things currently happening.

Tabloid Journalism: based on gossip style news, which emphasizes sensational crime stories, personal lives of celebrities, public figures, unbelivable human interest stories, etc.

MAP Test

A2-Types of News
For each article

Title Content Source Type of News Reason for Type

Each person in group must have a copy of this assignment. For each article given to your group, take notes on this chart. All articles must be documented on everyone's paper.

A4- Rubric for Media Presentation (Given Back)

Yearbook

J#15
Ad manual reviewed by Destiny in detail

Handouts: ADS- every handout you could possibly need relating to ad sales

Class Duty completed.

Theme Discussion.


J#16
Ads- Ms. Batten explains ad manual handouts again. Marvin Mayer gives ad selling tips.

Handouts- Grading, Organization, Reference

Homecoming Discussed, Nominations, Voting

Picture Download and Organization.

9/16/08

9/15 A-9/16 B English

J#5 English
Copy the following, then identify each based on what you've learned.
  1. Her orange glow and crooked grin made me uneasy.
  2. The chair grabbed me and wouldn't let me go.
  3. Her laugh was like a hyena's.
  4. I treasure luxurious walks along the turquoise colored ocean.
  5. Her caramel colored car clashed with my corduroy jacket.

R#5-Inferences pg ___ to pg ____ (at least 5 entries)

Benchmark Reading Test

Mass Media

J#5- What is news? What type of news should be publicized for society? What type of news isn't trustworthy or reliable?

SB1-Numbers/Amounts

1. Never use "many" "numerous" "a lot" "various" "some" "few" when reporting.

Instead of: Many students attended the homecoming dance.

Use: Over 400 students attended the homecoming dance.

2. For class year, use apostrophe correctly.

Use: '09 NOT: ' 09 or 09'

3. Always use numerals for address numbers.

Use 9 Morning Star Lane

4. Spell out and capitalize First through Ninth when used as street names. Use numerals with two letters for 10Th and above.

Use: 137 Fifth Street 459 12Th Street

5. Dates are written one way only.

Use: July 28 Not: July 28Th, 28Th of July, 28Th day of July

*Copy sourcebook entry 1* TEST- FRI- A-9/19 B-9/22

Benchmark Testing

9/15-9/16 Yearbook

9/15
Photo Workshop-Hayes

ID pictures taken

9/16
Editor's Meeting
Staff Meeting
Duties Completed
Photo workshop completed

9/12/08

9/11 A-9/12 B

English II Honors
J#4
If you could meet one of the rescue workers whom participated in the cleanup and recovery efforts after the World Trade Center fell, what would you want to ask them? Generate 10 questions in your journal.

R#4-Making Connections (At least 2 every time you make Connections)


A Day- Guest speaker present to share 9/11 experience. Write the answers to the questions in your journal from presentation.

B Day- Documentary "When the Towers Fell" shown. Write the answers to the questions in your journal from presentation.

I Am From Poem- due date- given next class

Mass Media
J#4
If you could meet one of the rescue workers whom participated in the cleanup and recovery efforts after the World Trade Center fell, what would you want to ask them?

Class Procedures/Rules/Group Rules Test

A Day- Guest speaker present to share 9/11 experience. Write the answers to the questions in your journal, from presentation.

B Day-Documentary: When the Towers Fell, shown. Write the answers to the questions in your journal, from presentation.

9/11-9/12 Yearbook

J#7- Free Response

Finished PowerPoint of Theme- Examples shown

Theme ideas presented.

Reviewed Copy section of Manual: Being observant, observation sheet

Class interviews guest trying to ascertain story details, while making observations.

9/12
J#8 Free Response
Yearbook Id Pics Monday
Bring digital camera next week if trying out for photographer
Faculty Assignments start next week. Contact them next week for the next Monday staff meeting.

First 30 minutes of class, students focus on yearbook duties. Ms. Batten helps explain individual duties to different staff members.

Ad Manual and addition to Reference Section distributed to students for Yearbook Manual

Reference section explained in detail.

Revisited Theme. Last idea presentations. Vote.

9/10/08

9/9 A - 9/10 B

English
J#3- Copy the following:
  1. "I look around, my heart a jackhammer in my chest, blood thudding my ears." (Metaphor, Imagery)
  2. "Each breath is like inhaling fire, and I think I'm weeping. (Simile, Imagery)
  3. "He leaves me in a wide, windowless, corridor crammed with people sitting on metallic folding chairs." (Alliteration, Imagery)
  4. "The sky was a deep black when the phone jolted me out of my sleep. (Personification, Imagery)

Discuss why each example given is a metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification, or imagery.

RA TA TA- Making Connections

Class Procedures Test

Formative Assessment

R#3 Making Connections pg __ to pg ___

Only need to make two connections while reading.


Mass Media
J#3- Respond: How comfortable are you with presenting today? Explain any problems that your group encountered while preparing. (5 minutes)


Presentations today. If you were absent for a presentation, you should have contacted me and told me why you would be absent. You will have to complete a new presentation, by yourself, on your own time, in order to receive credit.
Turn into basket:
A1 (individual Assignment)
Group Questions (Total of 15)
4 sources on index cards or paper (or in presentation)

Meet with groups for 10 minutes before presentations

During Presentation:
Answer all questions
Follow rubric guidelines
Turn in one rubric with all of your names before presenting

A2-History and Evolution of Media-Presentations
Take notes on each group presentation
Media they present:
Rate them 1 to 5 on how effective they are; 5 being the highest
What did you like about their presentation:
What should they improve:

Evaluations- completed in class. List all of your group members, including yourself. Tell me every thing each person did to help with the presentation. If they did nothing, then tell me that. No one will ever see this paper again, besides me, so feel free to be honest. Due next class day.

Class/Group Procedures and Rule Test- NEXT CLASS

Yearbook
J#6-Free Response.
Theme Discussion finished. Theme section of manual reviewed.
#3 checked for assignment grade from Theme-Playbook

Yearbook 9/10 A

J#5- Free Response

Theme assignment 1-3 (Playbook) checked

Faculty Assignments given; swaps allowed. Turn final faculty members into Ms. Batten.

Finish Yearbook Tally and turn into Destiny. Keep surveys together and paper clipped and turn them into Brandi.

Theme discussion in class, looking at manual. Everyone has to complete #3 Theme in Playbook by 9/10 with anything new at school, anything new or going on in the world or around the community, and any ideas for theme this year. To be checked in class on 9/10.

9/8/08

9/8-Yearbook-B

Editor Meeting
1. Assign faculty/staff liasions
2. meeting one day a week starting next week; after school

In class: Teacher goes over commonly missed test answers, rules, working in groups-handouts

Class starts Theme 1-3 in playbook (front pocket manual). Finish for homework.

9/5/08

9/5 A-9/8B

English
J#2
"Minds are like parachutes, they only function when they are open."

R#2-Inferences (min. of 5)

Portfolio,divider, coversheet check.
P16, homework, checked
Teacher looks at students journals and reading entries to make sure they are completing them correctly.

EA#1-I Am From Poem Rubric distributed to each student. DO NOT LOSE, as it is how you will be graded. If you do lose it, it will cost you 10 points to replace it.

Class listens to George Ella Lyon read her I am From Poem, then using the rubric, labels everything she included in her poem, directly onto poem in book. If not finished in class, must be completed for homework.

Next class: Figurative language and Poetry devices.

Class Procedures/Rules/Group Rules Test next class; cancelled today because of high absences due to storm

Mass Media
J#2- Respond: What is your group's plan for your presentation? When will you meet to finish? What is each person supposed to do to help prepare?

Teacher checks each students portfolio, which was due in class at the beginning of the week. Teacher checks to make sure students completed their journal today.
Teacher conferences with each group about their plan (written in journal) for presenting.

History and Evolution of (Your Topic) is DUE NEXT CLASS. YOU WILL BE PRESENTING. Remember you will be graded based on the rubric given to you in class. Also you must turn in the following on the day of your presentation:
A1-Searching the web (must have notes taken from teacher instruction or doesn't receive full credit)
15 questions, with all group member's names
4 reliable sources- turned in on index cards, or whatever you've chosen to write them on. Must have information specified: Internet: site and date accessed. Book, etc: Title, Author or Editor (if no author), Publishing Company, City Published, Publication Date. Edition # (if Encyclopedia)

You will have only 10 minutes to meet with your group before presentations

Yearbook
J#3
Copy/Captions, Photo/Photoshop sections distributed for yb manual

Yearbook duties explained to remaining staff members. Some duties started today.

Yearbook Tallys from surveys computed by each group (See 9/2 lesson for details)

Portfolio/Manual check by Adviser

9/4/08

9/4 Yearbook

J#2- Free Response (5 minutes)

Finish Class Procedures Test

Student Manuals started (first four sections distributed) and organized.

Class duties explained to some staff members and started.

Last chance to fix the yearbook critique and turn in. A lot of you never turned it in.

Back sheet of class procedures is past due.

9/3/08

9/3 A-9/4 B

English II Honors

J#1-"To build may have to be the slow and laborious task of years. To destroy can be the thoughtless act of a single day." -Sir Winston Churchill

1)copy quote

2)summarize quote in your own words

3)Give specific examples

*If you don't understand, break a part the quote and explain the parts you understand.

Portfolio Title Page Made today in class: Make sure the following information is in your Portfolio: Your Name, My Name, A-101, English II Honors, Block

For the first journal entry, students will write down the formula above, then respond to the quote following the formula. Make sure you don't number each item in the response, bu.t you include all three steps in your paragraph (or longer) response.



Class discusses and shares journal entries. Teacher reads a model journal response. Students will always follow this format for responding to quotes in their journals.



R#1-Inferences-

First reading entry completed today. Students read along with teacher's RA TA TA from The Watson's Go to Birmingham. Teacher modeled how to complete the inference reading strategy in the reading section of the portfolio. An example of the RA TA TA is below. Pay attention to how it is labeled, as you should also label your paper the same way, but with the information from YOUR book.



EXAMPLE

R#1-Inferences (making predictions or assumptions about the past, present, or future)

Pg 1to Pg 9 Title: The Watson's Go to Birmingham Author: Christopher Paul Curtis



Pg # Quote Inference Extra
2 “Joey” I predict this is Joetta’s nickname. Yes it is
2 “juvenile delinquent” I predict he will get thrown in juvenile detention
3 “we all looked at dad” I infer the mom is giving him a dirty look.
3 “Moses” I predict Moses was a suitor. Yes he was
3 “Hambone” I guess he was a butcher at one point No, he wasn’t, his head is

shaped like a hambone





Group Procedures Reviewed. Remember Class/Group Procedures test this Friday A, Monday B.



Homework: Complete the circles of influence on pg 16 of workbook. In each part of the circle, put two words that describe or remind you of that category. For example, for Friends and Family, if my family is know to gossip on the porch and they are affectionate, I would put in that part of the Circle, "Porch sitters" and "Affectionate". Once completing the circles, come up with a symbol for each category. For example, since my family is know to sit on the porch and gossip, I might use a rocking chair as a symbol for that category.


Mass Media

J#1-Respond: What are some problems that occurred with your research the last class day. What did you find so far?

Class Discussion of journal.



Group Procedures/Rules reviewed with class. Remember test on Classroom/Group Procedures and Rules is Friday (A), Monday (B).



Research Project

Presentations on 9/9 A and 9/10 B
  1. Meet with your group and share information you gathered the last class. Also, plan how you will present, when you will meet to make the poster and PowerPoint, and when you will finish your research outside of class.
  2. Teacher gives a more specific title to research project. New title: History and Evolution of _____________ (Your Media). Now you must show the origins of the media, as well as give an example of the evolution that media has taken since it was created.
  3. As a group, come up with 15 questions that will guide your research. These questions should be things you would want to know about your subject if you were listening to a presentation about it. For example, 1) What year was television invented?
  4. Be sure to answer all questions in your presentation verbally as well as visually. Points will be deducted if you do not answer all of the questions.
  5. Make sure you have a minimum of 4 RELIABLE sources. You may have to toss a source if it isn't reliable.

A#1-Searching the Web

Take notes as the teacher discusses each of the following Internet search tips. Half credit will be given to those who simply copy the tips without taking notes. (only took notes on 1-5 today, 6-10 next class)

  1. Don't waste your time.
  2. Search online versions of print resources. (books, magazines, newspapers)
  3. Use unique terms that will distinguish your document from others
  4. Use +, -, and " " to narrow search
  5. consider spelling variations
  6. search the best sites in depth
  7. If at first you don't succeed, refine your search strategy
  8. Use synonyms to focus your search
  9. Focus on format. Ex: [intitle:television] [inurl:television]
  10. Search the invisible web Ex: Invisible-web.net, Infomine, Complete Planet

Yearbook

J#1- Free Response (Writing for 5 minutes about whatever you want, without stopping, and without talking.)

The following handouts were distributed to place in Yearbook Manual

Yearbook Playbook-workbook, Group Rules/Procedures (Staff Organization section along with Class Procedures and Rules)

Make two title pages for your portfolio. Include My name, Your name, Yearbook, the room location, and the title of the notebook (staff manual or portfolio).

Organize both Manual and Portfolio into sections as specified by the Class Procedures Handout.

Fill out the Staff Questionnaire and turn it into the basket.

Yb Duties sheet is past due. The following duties have been assigned to students who turned the duty sheet in by today. Once you receive your yb duty sheet back with your duty marked, place it inside of your manual, in the staff organization divider.

Shanika-Photo Scheduler, Kendra and Alexis- Motivational Mavens, Sam Epps-Sports Liaison, Kristian-Message checker; Samantha Cope-colophon documentor; Aviance-Index Master; Avery-update GGG poster

Questions allowed for Class Procedures. Class Procedures test taken today.

9/2/08

9/2 Yearbook Sub Lesson Plan

Yearbook
Please allow Editors-in-Chief to lead class and hand them this page

Before Editor’s meeting, tell students that during today’s staff meeting, they will pick at least one yearbook they enjoyed, and share two things about the book which they think we should implement. Have someone document the name of the book, the pg number, and the idea. They must show the book. This will give them time to prepare during your meeting. If they turned in their assignment Friday, it’s in the basket. If they turned it in before that, tell them to present something from memory.

Editor’s Meeting- First 15 minutes of class. Discuss anything on agenda, have someone take notes. You won’t have time to discuss every thing. First meeting should be in class, so staff members can see you.

Yearbook staff meeting:
Make a list of All students who definitely think they will go to Dallas. Field trip forms distributed this week, along with pricing of flight info.Yearbook Critique: Each staff member shares. Follow directions above.

Reminders: Class Procedures/Rules test tomorrow. If they have any questions about the handout, they will be given time to ask before the test. They will need to memorize the class rules.

Each staff member must have their materials and supplies for this class by tomorrow.
Parent Info Sheet due for mandatory grade.

Breakout: Brandi, please give each group surveys. Tell them to keep them organized the way you have them. Have them analyze each information sheet and total up all of the information from their surveys (on separate paper) as follows:
List the types of things students want to see in the 2009 yearbook
List the number of students who plan on purchasing a 2009 yearbook, as well as the students who don’t
Make a list of reasons why they won’t buy one.
Total the amount of all surveys for per week allowance:
Total amount made per week for student jobs:
Total each category they spend money on separately:
List the places they eat out, and come up with an average for how often they eat out and go to the movies.
SHARE IF TIME. Tally due to Destiny.

8/29/08

8/29 A-9/2 B

English II Honors
Students need to come prepared next week. Teacher reminds everyone.

Teacher and class reviewed Group Procedure/Rules Handout.

Teacher and class reviewed Class Procedures/Rules/Syllabus handout
Test Next Week on Procedures/Rules

Back mapping explained in class. Flip to middle of unit Embedded Assessment 19-20 Cultural Map, briefly look at the assignment criteria with group. Models of cultural maps showed to class. Map is extra credit assignment which can be added to the "I am From" poem Embedded Assessment, by choice.

Teacher passes out EA#1-"I am From" Rubric, each student makes a back map of what needs to be learned in order to complete the "I am From" embedded assessment. Teacher demonstrates how to start the map, and groups work together to finish. Each group member has their own copy, which they turn into the basket OR take home for homework.

Parent info sheet needed for mandatory grade.

Mass Media
Students were told last class to make sure they were here this day, as we would be starting a research project.

Student need to come to class prepared next week. Reminder given.

Sit in group you are comfortable working on a research project (part of it completed outside of class with group). Rubric distributed, students update rubric with their topic (chosen randomly in class). Teacher explains grading criteria of presentation giving the option to complete a poster or PowerPoint.

No due dates given yet. Groups get four index cards each to document a minimum of four sources. Class discusses why it is important to have at least four sources: not all sources are reliable, not all sources have all the information you will need

Groups go to library to begin research.
Next class day: presentation date, research tips, more research time, and further instruction of project.

Parent info sheet due for mandatory grade.

Yearbook
Review Texas workshop information: Dallas. All students who definitely think they will go are documented. Field trip forms distributed next week, along with pricing of flight info.

Yearbook Critique: finished in class and due today

Yearbook Presentations-of Class Procedures finished

North pole presentation to present today, as well

Teacher reviews Procedures, Rules, Duties with class. Supplies for this class needed next week. Manuals distributed next week.

Parent Info Sheet due for mandatory grade.