Monday
What does the word Utopia mean?
“Utopia” by Thomas More
Springboard pages 58-59
Diffusion Strategy
Think Aloud Activity
What challenges/problems do you think existed in More’s society that he is attempting to address in “Utopia?”
“Utopia” by Thomas More
Springboard pages 58-59
Conduct a paired reading with a partner.
Put a check mark next to things you may want to discuss, and a question mark next to anything that still confuses you.
Mark your items on the community area up front.
“Utopia” by Thomas More
Springboard pages 58-59
Discussion of Community Questions
What challenges/problems do you think existed in More’s society that he is attempting to address in “Utopia?”
Reflection
How is the world today like More’s Utopia?
Read 30 minutes.
Tuesday
Why do movie directors film scenes from different angles and distances? How do you feel when you see a close up versus a shot from far away?
Reading the Opening
Springboard Activity 1.17
Pages 62-67
Film terminology
Make drawings with different kinds of framing.
Reflection
Give an example of a film technique we have discussed from a recent movie or show you have seen. Explain how the camera angle or position expressed affected you as a viewer.
Read 30 minutes.
Wednesday
Give an example of the following from Batman:
(Use another movie if you were absent.)
Long shot
Medium shot
Close up
Eye Level
High Angle
Low Angle
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Reading the Opening
Springboard Activity 1.17
Pages 64-65
Film terminology jigsaw
Pods 1 & 4 – Framing
Pods 2 & 6 – Angles
Pods 3 & 5 & 7 - Lighting
Read 30 minutes.
Thursday
Summarize a scene from yesterday’s clips.
E.T. The Extra Terrestrial
Reading the Opening
Springboard Activity 1.17
Pages 64-65
Film terminology jigsaw
Pods 1 & 4 – Framing
Pods 2 & 6 – Angles
Pods 3 & 5 & 7 - Lighting
Read 30 minutes.
Friday
Have your library books, and agendas or student i.d.s ready.
Explain today’s grammar lesson.
Blockout Poetry Remix
Read 30 minutes.
Have a great holiday break.