DAILY SCHEDULE

COMMUNICATION ARTS-7th Grade

LT=Learning Target

Hour of Code link:

https://sites.google.com/a/teachers.wlcsd.org/mstech/hour-of-code?authuser=0

COMMUNICATION ARTS

DAILY SCHEDULE

COMMUNICATION ARTs 7

6-6-19

6-5-19

Write about an inspirational quote, poster, or person you feel has inspired you in some positive way!

How can we inspire more kids at Geisler?Suggestions???

6-4-19

Continue debate presentations!

6-3-19 CAST PARTY

Bring Treats!

5-31-19 RECORD MIMES PERFORMANCE @ 2:00

5-30-19 DRESS REHEARSAL after school 3:15-4:45

Inspirational video:

https://youtu.be/Rf6HBKgkSAM

Rehearse in class

5-29-19

Rehearse dance routines! MUST BE IN COSTUME FOR CLASS REHEARSAL!

Continue debate presentations!

5-28-19

Rehearse dance routines!

Continue debate presentations!

5-27-19 OFF

Memorial Day

5-24-19 HALF DAY & Flag Raising

Outside silent reading

5-23-19

Continue debate presentations!

5-22-19

Begin debate presentations!

5-21-19

Practice debate presentation and go over speeches

5-20-19

Write briefs and mini speeches as well as questions to ask your opposition.

Rehearse debate info-don't share with your opposition!

5-17-19

Final research for debates

Rehearse what you will say! Create little speeches!

5-16-19 Get your side of your argument!

Research in more detail! Take excellent notes!

5-13-19 Debate packet-begin

research topics!

5-8-19

5-7-19

5-6-19

5-3-19 Work on Record Mime Dances

Costume plan and design are due by Friday!

Get show program finished

5-2-19 Work on costume plan and discuss props

Continue work on show program

5-1-19 Costume plan finalized

Get show program started

4-30-19 Dance moves

4-29-19 Dance moves for REcord Mimes

4-26-19 Group dynamics and how to work together

4-25-19 Final pose and program pictures

4-24-19 Record Mime Dance Moves

I am able to work cohesively with my group to create a dance/lip sync routine!

Make certain you send your clean lyrics to me on Google Drive with all group members names clearly on it.

4-23-19

Record Mimes

Begin thinking of dance moves and ways to present your song on stage

4-22-19

Record Mimes select song and print clean copy of lyrics

Begin memorizing lyrics and practice lip-singing

4-19-19 OFF GOOD FRIDAY

4-18-19

Record Mime guidelines and contract

Select groups

Select music

Discuss expectations, costume plan, etc.

4-17-19

Present Fractured Fairytales in Media Center to an audience

4-16-19

Final dress rehearsal

4-15-19

Discuss Record Mime rules and guidelines!

Select groups and listen to music options.

4-12-19

Perform for the class. Get evaluations done.

4-11-19

Dress rehearsal!

4-10-19

Complete rehearsals and do your very best!

4-9-19

Complete student perception survey!

https://forms.gle/bGUMMf7JpnMPBN228

Continue rehearsals, blocking, memorization, and props, scenery, etc. The most important part is memorization and movement and interactions on stage! Make it look realistic and understandable!

4-8-19

Rehearsals and peer review

get a group to watch and give your group feedback

Work on speaking, blocking (movements on stage), and demonstrating emotions, feelings, and make it believable. (No giggling!)

3-29-19 Recognition Assembly

Rehearse and peer edit

3-28-19

Rehearse

3-27-19

Turn in Scripts

Rehearse!

3-26-19

Finalize scripts for final turn in tomorrow.

Rehearse

3-25-19

Get scripts done and rehearse Fractured Fairytales

3-22-19

Work on scripts for Fractured Fairytales and props, costumes, and scenery.

3-21-19

Continue writing script for fractured fairytales

build sets, and make props and plan costumes!

3-20-29

Work on formatting your script properly. Add in stage directions for each character. Think about how you will stage this.

Go over stage directions

3-19-19

Read over a script of another play (The Prince and The Pauper) to check formatting for your script!

Try reading parts with feeling, emotion, an accent, etc. Have FUN with it!

Finalize scripts

Begin making sets, props, and costume plans.

3-18-19

Continue working on Fractured Fairytales

Try filming each person saying/acting out their part/lines. Review and adjust performances accordingly

3-15-19 Modified Assembly Schedule for Variety Show

3-12-19

Work on Fractured Fairytales!

3-11-19 Present PSA's orally

Introduce Fractured Fairytales

Begin groups and brainstorming ideas for your own fractured fairytales!

3-8-19 Present PSA's

Discuss script writing

Look at play scripts!

3-7-19 Watch Whose Line Is It Anyways (clean)

https://youtu.be/29uxLWUOwEw

Finalize PSA's - filming and editing

Share your PSA with another group and get feedback on pros and cons.

Watch a few Fractured Fairytales

Create groups and brainstorm fairytales and characters to use in your own story.

3-6-19

Perform and explain your entire PSA to another group. Have them provide feedback.

Complete a Geisler Group evaluation form for your group work.

Continue filming/recording PSA's and editing if necessary.

3-5-19

Perform and explain your entire PSA to another group. Have them provide feedback.

Complete a Geisler Group evaluation form for your group work.

Continue filming/recording PSA's and editing if necessary.

3-4-19

PSA's are due by next Monday, March 11th!

3-1-19

Rehearse your PSA and have another group watch and critique for helpful suggestions! Then make yours better!

2-28-19

I can Create a slogan/catchy phrase/jingle and a logo for my PSA and practice and record it!

Begin rehearsals on your PSA if you have recorded your jingle/slogan and designed your logo!

2-27-19

Learning Target: I am able to Continue working on my PSA, creating a storyboard for approval before beginning a video.

Shttps://youtu.be/VkJUUwjWuCo

Palm Oil & Orangatans PSA

https://youtu.be/KkLh5SAG_fE

The World down to 100 video

https://youtu.be/QFrqTFRy-LU

Write a video response

Teen TED Talk-Why I Don't Use a Cell Phone

https://youtu.be/TjaM0tdxtYA

Work on storyboards and scripts Begin acting out PSA's prior to filming

Pair and Share with another group-complete an evaluation form for the group.cholastic PSA Contest winner 2015

Work on storyboard and script!

2-26-19

Making a difference in the world-your world

https://youtu.be/ja-n5qUNRi8 Prince EA - Regret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUGQ-fMgVSQ

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/118-hockey

https://youtu.be/VrzbRZn5Ed4 Prince EA - World

https://youtu.be/ttkBP2XDZvE Sportsmanship

Writing-How will you make a difference in this world?

List 10 thoughtful ideas

Research what is already being done to help in those areas

PSA sample topic

https://www.facebook.com/opposingviews/videos/10154095071846051/

Work with PSA group

2-25-19

Advertising info

Watch Stay Beautiful:The Ugly Truth in Magazines

Advertising tricks

pbskids.org/dontbuyit/teachersguide.html

Share advertising finds from Friday

Advertisements in print-magazines, flyers, posters, etc.

Assignments and Homeworkhttp://sfenvironmentkids.org/teacher/lesson_plans/TargetingTeens_6-12_COMBINED.pdf

Find and write the message or intended meaning behind 5 advertisements

2-15-19

Work on slogans, jingles, and logos for PSA's!

https://youtu.be/VVxQ9HC2aeY

Powerful Bullying PSA/video

https://youtu.be/69MroyhnEVc

2-14-19 Assembly Schedule-In The Name of Love

Valentine's dance

Happy Valentine's Day!

Work on PSA's

Into1 word Scenes

Introduce 1 word Scenes

Mom and child room needs cleaned

Teacher and student

Principal and student

Coach and player

Sample:

Mom (pointing to daughter): Room!

Kid: Why?

Mom: Dirty!

Kid: Naw

Mom: Now!

Kid: Mom-(long and drawn out....)

Mom: Punishment!

Kid: But.....

Mom: Go!

Kid: Geez!

Mom: Clean!

Kid: No!

and so on for 1.5 to 2 minutes

2-13-19

Introduce 1 word Scenes

Mom and child room needs cleaned

Teacher and student

Principal and student

Coach and player

Sample:

Mom (pointing to daughter): Room!

Kid: Why?

Mom: Dirty!

Kid: Naw

Mom: Now!

Kid: Mom-(long and drawn out....)

Mom: Punishment!

Kid: But.....

Mom: Go!

Kid: Geez!

Mom: Clean!

Kid: No!

and so on for 1.5 to 2 minutes

2-12-19 PM In The Name of Love Assembly pm

PSA work continues-finish what wasn't done yesterday

Be thinking about a cause you would want to share warnings or information about to others:

• Amazon Rainforest destruction
• Bullying
• Phone distractions
• GMO foods/chemicals in products
• School dress codes/uniforms
• other

Watch some more PSA's

Form groups to work on PSA's (no more than 4)

Research valid sites for info on your topic

Go over storyboards! Have/Make a vision/Plan for your PSA

Create your Logo and catch phrase-

Begin your outline/plan

Begin to write the script

Will you be in the video? Will you need posters? Think about what you want it to look and sound like.

2-11-19

I am able to find a controversial topic and make a PSA with a partner

Introduce Public Service Announcements

What is a PSA?-Public Service Announcement

A public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.

Sample PSA : https://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24

Anti-smoking PSA by teens

https://youtu.be/W5uWwVY5be0

Stop the Drop-Water Conservation

https://youtu.be/NdItbJMYpq4

Be thinking about a cause you would want to share warnings or information about to others:

• Amazon Rainforest destruction
• Bullying
• Phone distractions
• GMO foods/chemicals in products
• School dress codes/uniforms
• other

Watch some more PSA's

Form groups to work on PSA's (no more than 4)

Research valid sites for info on your topic

Go over storyboards! Have/Make a vision/Plan for your PSA

Create your Logo and catch phrase-

Begin your outline/plan

Begin to write the script

Will you be in the video? Will you need posters? Think about what you want it to look and sound like.

Jelly Bean Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQsJybDeUKU

2-8-19

Finish letter to person you admire

Complete an envelope

Motivational Video-Nick Vujicic- no arms/no legs

https://youtu.be/nknzSWDcUgA

Finalize letters and turn in with envelope-unsealed

Watch some more PSA's

Form groups to work on PSA's (no more than 4)

2-7-19 HALF DAY/CAREER DAY

Games if time

2-6-19 Assembly Schedule ICE DAY-No School (moved to 2-11-19)

I am able to find a controversial topic and make a PSA with a partner

Introduce Public Service Announcements

What is a PSA?-Public Service Announcement

A public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.

Sample PSA : https://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24

Anti-smoking PSA by teens

https://youtu.be/W5uWwVY5be0

Stop the Drop-Water Conservation

https://youtu.be/NdItbJMYpq4

Be thinking about a cause you would want to share warnings or information about to others:

• Amazon Rainforest destruction
• Bullying
• Phone distractions
• GMO foods/chemicals in products
• School dress codes/uniforms
• other

2-5-19

Finish Monologues

Finish letter to person you admire

Complete an envelope

Motivational Video-Nick Vujicic- no arms/no legs

https://youtu.be/nknzSWDcUgA

1-31-19 Move to 2-1-19

Final share of Tongue Twisters & Monologues

Go over formal letter writing format-did 2-1-19

Write your heartfelt letter to the person you most admire

Fill out your envelope if you have your address

Theater Game

2-4-19

Present Monologues

Work on letter to Person You Admire

1-30-19 SNOW DAY j(Did this 1-29-19)

The Person I Admire Most activity

---Share my letter/story about my Great Uncle Russel

You have to pick 1 person in your life you look up to, admire, care deeply about!

Get the address of the person you admire (homework)

Full name-First & Last

Street number & street name

City, State, & Zip Code

Make a list of words that represent the qualities of that person

Look at Letter Format and fill out an envelope

1-29-19 Move to 2-1-19 due to snow day

Rehearse Monologues and present!!!

Get the address of the person you most admire

Share Tongue Twisters aloud

Practice Mirror/Mirror for another pair-see if they can figure out who is the reflection!!!

Glued: Watch for various ways to communicate! Take notes, make a list!

Facial expressions

body language

gestures

actions

.....others???

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FrW2g5cwxrqQ&sa=D

You have to pick 1 person in your life you look up to, admire, care deeply about!

1-28-19 SNOW DAY

Go over The Person I Admire Most rubric

Share Uncle Russell story

List 5 people you admire and their best characteristics

Rehearse Monologues

Go over Stress Relieving Tricks

Mirror-Mirror presentation

1-25-19

Tongue Twister presentations

Review Stage Fright and finish the packet and go over the questions.

Get Monologues to practice!!!

Theater game-Party Quirks

Mirror-Mirror-practice with partner for presentation

1-24-19

I can recognize and appropriately respond to Stage Fright issues.

What is Stage Fright?

Video on Stage Fright

Video: Stage Fright

https://youtu.be/K93fMnFKwfI

https://youtu.be/tShavGuo0_E

Discuss

1-23-19

I am able to plan goals for this marking period and present a tongue twister orally to the class.

Check class website for schedule and plan

Complete a quarter goals sheet for Comm. Arts

Public Speaking Rubric and helpful hints

Find a Tongue Twister and practice to share Tongue Twisters to class tomorrow!

Hand out stage fright packet and have them go over and answer questions with a partner.

Play some theater games

Make an Origami balloon box-work with a partner to figure it out! Teamwork!

1-22-19

Learning Target: I can learn class procedures, people's names, supplies required, and expectations for 7th grade Communication Arts!

Teacher introduction/Website info-check assignments/Homework page daily-your responsibility!

https://sites.google.com/a/teachers.wlcsd.org/mrs-martin-seng-s-sengrila

Class curriculum/outline/expectations for participation/performance/work

Introductions/Name Ball/ Memory game

Tongue Twisters-try some

Homework: Find a Tongue Twister to share aloud and teach to the class tomorrow!

Welcome form

Theater Games

1-18-19

Perform famous speeches!!! Everyone!

1-17-19

Rehearse your famous speech (can use accents, etc.)

Perform if/when ready today or tomorrow!

1-16-19

Famous SPeeches

://youtu.be/dIyrR8forI4

Famous speeches recreated! Find a famous speech:

• http://www.emersonkent.com/famous_speeches_in_history.htm
• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
• John F. Kennedy
• Barack Obama
• Ronald Reagan
• Nelson Mandela
• Winston Churchill
• Abraham Lincoln
• Steven Jobs
• Princess Diana
• Sojourner Truth
• Rachel Carsen
• Eleanor Roosevelt
• and more
• Select 1-2 minutes of a speech and memorize and practice it like you mean it!!!

1-15-19

Theater games and famous speeches

Type or write out a good part that will take about 1.5 minutes to say in the character's voice, attitude, etc.! Have it be meaningful!

1-14-19

Watch video and do a self critique!

Cast Party!

Bring snacks!

Group Dance for Record Mimes

https://youtu.be/txN72vyYRIg

Watch other kids dance:

• https://youtu.be/oxRyUjCu9Gs
• https://youtu.be/JzPVI3PH7AY
• https://youtu.be/Jpn46lWsQLo
• https://youtu.be/M1F0lBnsnkE

1-11-19

Record Mime Performance at 2:00

Kids release from 1:40

1-10-19

AFTER SCHOOL DRESS REHEARSAL!

1-9-19

Rehearse!!!

1-8-19

Clean stage/ensure costumes are here tomorrow!

Rehearse dance routines!

1-7-19 I can perform my part of our Record Mime dance by myself to prove I know it well.

Rehearse and improve eye contact and stage presence!

1-4-19

Go look at stage set-up and entering and exiting strategies as well as stage spacing.

Rehearse in hallways and commons

1-3-19

Review guidelines for Record Mimes

Rehearse

12-21-18

Rehearsals for Record Mimes

12-20-18

Rehearsals

12-19-18

Rehearsals

12-18-18

Rehearsals

12-17-18

Costume plan is late if not turned in!

Dance in costumes

Refine the dance moves, arm movements, and eye contact with the audience. Watch movies of other dancers.

12-14-18

Bring in costumes to rehearse in and have approved.

Ensure you have any props next week to rehearse your dances with.

Work on group finale-ending moves for group song.

Work on group ending pose!

12-13-18

Work on costume drawing and turn in by tomorrow.

Bring costumes tomorrow!!!

Rehearse and improve dance moves, arm movements, steps, and lip singing while dancing.

12-12-18

Rehearse and add to moves

Costume drawing plan is due by Friday 12/14

12-11-18

Rehearse record mimes

Draw out costume plan

(stick people or people drawn with coordinated outfits in coordinating colors) on large white paper. Each group member's name belongs under them and their outfit! SONG TItLE GOES AT THE TOP!

12-10-18

Rehearse/Rehearse/Rehearse

12-7-18

1 month until the show!

Really only about 18 days to rehearse and get this altogether! Work your best at getting your dance moves planned, coordinated, and rehearsed!

12-6-18

Work on Record Mime dance routines, costume preparations/planning, props, and learning the lyrics (memorized).

12-5-18

Coordinate dance moves and plans for group movements on the stage! Rehearse any that are complete.

12-4-18

Plan a costume for the performance or coordinate existing outfits to go together!

Plan and Rehearse dance moves!

12-3-18

Begin planning and rehearsing Record Mime dances

Go over hallway rehearsal rules!!!

11-30-18

Select song and group members for Record Mimes

Send lyrics and group member names on Google Classroom

11-29-18

Give out Record Mime Contract

After School Dress Rehearsal (with costumes) will be required the day before the show for 1.0 -1.5 hours.

Rehearsals begin-hallway/commons/foyer

Rules for rehearsing outside the classroom

11-28-18

Finish presenting spoken word poems and/or Rap.

Get into Record Mime Groups

Select music

11-27-18

Finalize music selections and groups

Think about dance moves and costume ideas!

Share song to me on Google Drive-a good clean copy. (No bad words allowed, or inappropriate topics for Middle School).

11-26-18

Last work on RAP/Poem

Begin presenting RAP/Poems

Get into possible groups for Record Mimes

investigate old music-50's, 60's, 70's, 80's, some 90's, and Disney/Broadway Musicals.

11-21-18

Finish presenting Pantomimes

Begin working on your own RAP/Poem to present to the class after break!

11-20-18 Act out

Pantomimes

Act out appropriate Movie clips/scenes (1-3 people)

11-19-18 Watch movie scenes and Whose Line Is It Anyways? clips

Write script for pantomime

Rehearse Pantomime skits

11-16-18

Watch a few more Pantomime videos

https://youtu.be/3vmWCm9tI9k

https://youtu.be/R87Iux8E0u8

https://youtu.be/dmHVTeEEBMA

Write independent Pantomime skits

Begin acting them out.

Body language, gestures, facial expressions, attitude, and other non-verbal commuication forms matter.

11-15-18 Continue Debates

11-14-18 Pantomime video

https://youtu.be/iK8Gf-ug5ls

11-13-18 Continue Debates

11-12-18

Continue Debates

11-9-18 Pantomime video

https://youtu.be/iK8Gf-ug5ls

11-8-18 Learning Target:

Begin Debates

11-7-18 Learning Target: I am able to tell the parts of a debate and the process for them.

Hand out the Rating Sheet for a Debate and go over the parts and timelines for each section.

Review materials and practice how you will present

11-6-18

Election Day

NO SCHOOL

11-5-18 Learning Target- I am able to begin practicing and timing and planning my debate information.

Finish up research

Begin practicing how you will present your argument and what you will say.

11-2-18

Continue preparing your debate arguments

Get note cards if desired!

Debate video: https://youtu.be/u787IOfyzzw

11-1-18

Each partner pair writes a claim/resolution that can be proven yes or no.

Get sides for debate

Begin preparing your arguments!

10-31-18 Halloween - Half Day

Play Charades, Persuade or Can of Squirms

Charades-learn the rules

Finish Research list and turn in sources!

10-30-18 Ghoulish Gala Day and Costumes

Credible Sources on the Internet

Research your debate topics-find good, compelling arguments and evidence for your side.

Anecdotal vs. Factual evidence

10-29-18

Introduction to debate

Select three topics you would be interested in debating.

Introduction to debate page and debate rubric

We will set up debate teams

10-26-18 Assembly Schedule

Learning Target: I am able to participate in a theater game activity!

I am able to do a group and self evaluation for Fractured Fairytales.

Discuss Debate topic ideas!

Play Persuade or Can of Squirms

Charades-learn the rules

10-25-18 Learning Target: I am able to critique my own and my group's work on Fractured Fairy Tales!

10-24-18

Learning Target: I am able to overcome my fears and perform my Fractured Fairy Tale in front of an audience of my peers!

Final performance!!!

10-23-18 Late Start Day

Learning Target: I can ensure my group has a good program for the play!

Final rehearsal for Fractured Fairy tales!

10-22-18 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Costumes must be here for rehearsal. All props ready.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines!

10-19-18 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, scripts, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines! Ensure the progra is printed and folded!

10-18-19 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines!

10-17-18 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines!

10-16-18 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines!

10-15-18 Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

Continue working on scenery, sets, costumes, props, etc. Memorize and rehearse lines!

10-12-18

Learning Target: I am able to complete all necessary parts needed to perform this play for an audience.

10-11-18

Learning Target: I am able to successfully memorize my part in the play and plan for props, scenery and costumes!

Work on program, sets, scenery, costumes, etc. Boxes from cafeteria???

10-10-18

Learning Target: I can memorize my lines and the order they are presented in the play.

Work on a program for your play and costumes and set ideas as well as memorizing lines!

10-9-18

Learning Target: I am able to plan out the acting of our script for our fractured fairy tale and plan costumes, props, scenery, timing, etc.

Auditioning for a play-video

https://youtu.be/BrqIRUrMEJQ

Rehearse, rehearse, rehearse!

Begin making props and sets as needed.

10-8-18

Learning Target: I am able to write a play script to use for our fractured fairytale presentations to other classes-including stage directions, props, etc.

10-5-18

Learning Target: I am able to write a play script to use for our fractured fairytale presentations to other classes-including stage directions, props, etc.

Work on writing your play script!

Look at other scripts for inspiration and information.

10-4-18

Learning Target: I am able to work with a new group to write fractured fairytales for presentation as a play.

Look at play scripts and look at stage directions, etc.

Begin writing your script for your fractured fairytale.

10-3-18

Learning Target: I am able to work with a new group to write fractured fairytales for presentation as a play.

Work on Fractured Fairytales

10-2-18

Learning Target: I am able to work with a new group to write fractured fairytales for presentation as a play.

Work on Fractured Fairytales

10-1-18

Watch PSA's and critique -warm fuzzies/cold pricklies-(what is good?, what can be done to improve it?)

Fractured Fairytales begin

9-28-18

Final PSA videos submitted into Google classroom

Read a few stories from The Stinky Cheese Man and other Fairly Stupid Tales

Create groups and plan out ideas for Fractured Fairytale skits!

We have 2-3 weeks to complete this.

Begin writing the scripts/story outline!

Plan your costume, plan your set, scenery and props needed!

9-27-18

Words have consequences video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69MroyhnEVc

What is the most important thing about this video?

Finish PSA videos

Read aloud-The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (from the Big Bad Wolf's perspective)

Think of a group to work with and a few fairytales to combine or adjust/change for Fractured Fairytales!

Begin writing a script for your skits

Plan out costumes

9-26-18

Anti-bullying PSA

Anti-Bullying PSA

https://youtu.be/wY7Gvq0P4hc

Watch bullying PSA cartoon

https://www.psacentral.org/campaign/Bullying_Prevention/asset/I_Am_A_Witness/274800004

Advertising

Watch Stay Beautiful:The Ugly Truth in Magazines

Advertising tricks

pbskids.org/dontbuyit/teachersguide.html

Share advertising finds from Friday

Advertisements in print-magazines, flyers, posters, etc.

Assignments and Homeworkhttp://sfenvironmentkids.org/teacher/lesson_plans/TargetingTeens_6-12_COMBINED.pdf

Find and write the message or intended meaning behind 5 advertisements

9-25-18

Work on rehearsing PSA's and begin filming!

9-24-18

Rehearsals and memorization of lines for PSA's

Begin filming and editing if ready

9-21-18 (Guest Teacher)

Motivational speaker-watch!

Motivational Video-Nick Vujicic- no arms/no legs

https://youtu.be/nknzSWDcUgA

Finish, share plan, and turn in Storyboard and script copy

Begin rehearsals prior to filming or finish slide presentation

(Stay in the classroom)

9-20-18

Work on Storyboard and script-turn in tomorrow!

Check your timing and how long each scene will take!

You can rehearse, but stay in the room, no filming yet!

9-19-18 No School

9-18-18 Half Day

Teen TED Talk-Why I Don't Use a Cell Phone

https://youtu.be/TjaM0tdxtYA

Block Communication activity

Then work on Storyboards and scripts for PSA's!

9-17-18 Learning Target: I am able to Continue working on my PSA, creating a storyboard for approval before beginning a video.

Shttps://youtu.be/VkJUUwjWuCo

Palm Oil & Orangatans PSA

https://youtu.be/KkLh5SAG_fE

The World down to 100 video

https://youtu.be/QFrqTFRy-LU

Write a video response

Teen TED Talk-Why I Don't Use a Cell Phone

https://youtu.be/TjaM0tdxtYA

Work on storyboards and scripts Begin acting out PSA's prior to filming

Pair and Share with another group-complete an evaluation form for the group.cholastic PSA Contest winner 2015

Work on storyboard and script!

9-14-18

I am able to work with my group/partner to create a storyboard and script for a compelling PSA

Make sure you have shared a Tongue Twister!

Making a difference in the world-your world

https://youtu.be/ja-n5qUNRi8 Prince EA - Regret

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUGQ-fMgVSQ

http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/118-hockey

https://youtu.be/VrzbRZn5Ed4 Prince EA - World

https://youtu.be/ttkBP2XDZvE Sportsmanship

Writing-How will you make a difference in this world?

List 10 thoughtful ideas

Research what is already being done to help in those areas

PSA sample topic

https://www.facebook.com/opposingviews/videos/10154095071846051/

Work with PSA group

9-13-18

I am able to find a controversial topic and make a PSA with a partner

Introduce Public Service Announcements

What is a PSA?-Public Service Announcement

A public service announcement (PSA) or public service ad, are messages in the public interest disseminated by the media without charge, with the objective of raising awareness, changing public attitudes and behavior towards a social issue.

Sample PSA : https://youtu.be/2RUYkzJio24

Anti-smoking PSA by teens

https://youtu.be/W5uWwVY5be0

Stop the Drop-Water Conservation

https://youtu.be/NdItbJMYpq4

What could you do a PSA on? Who would you work with?

Begin making groups and plans!

Create groups and topics for PSA's

Begin your outline/plan

Begin to write the script

Will you be in the video? Will you need posters? Think about what you want it to look and sound like.

Jelly Bean Life

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQsJybDeUKU

*Sticky Ticket-topic and group members

9-12-18 Learning Target: I can demonstrate to the class my work on my One Word Scene with my partner.

Share tongue twisters!

Like-Um game

Present your One Word Scenes to the class!

Video: Glued

https://youtu.be/rW2g5cwxrqQ

Write about the communication that happened in this short film-at least 2 paragraphs. Turn and talk to someone at your table about the movie and the communication you observed.

Definition of Commmunication

-the imparting or exchanging of information or news.

-a means of connection between people or places, in particular.

S tage fright videos to help ease the fears

https://youtu.be/tShavGuo0_E

Review Stress relieving Tips worksheet

9-11-18 Learning Target: I can work with a partner to create a play where each character can only say 1 word at a time.

Students work with a partner to come up with a scene and dialogue (1 word at a time per character) using gestures, signals, emotions, body language, etc. to convey meaning.

Each character must have 15 lines!

8-28-18

Learning Target: I can learn class procedures, people's names, supplies required, and expectations for 7th grade Communication Arts!

Teacher introduction/Website info-check assignments/Homework page daily-your responsibility!

https://sites.google.com/a/teachers.wlcsd.org/mrs-martin-seng-s-sengrila

Class curriculum/outline/expectations for participation/performance/work

Introductions/Name Ball/ Memory game

Tongue Twisters-try some

Homework: Find a Tongue Twister to share aloud and teach to the class tomorrow!

Welcome form

Theater Games

8-29-18

I am able to plan goals for this marking period and present a tongue twister orally to the class.

Check class website for schedule and plan

Complete a quarter goals sheet for Comm. Arts

Public Speaking Rubric and helpful hints

Find a Tongue Twister and practice to share Tongue Twisters to class tomorrow!

Play some theater games

Make an Origami balloon box-work with a partner to figure it out! Teamwork!

8-30-18

Evaluating my own communication habits! Turn in!

I am able to select a person I most admire and write how they have impacted my life in a Thank you letter!

Introduce The Person I Most Admire speech

and model story

Brainstorm at least 5 people who mean the most to you personally. (in your writer's notebook)

Turn and talk to someone and let them help you select who means the most and why!

Brainstorm at least 5 people you look up to and admire and personally know!

Finish Tongue Twisters

9-4-18

I can learn how to write a letter and select the person most important to me.

Letter Format papers and models

Write a personal, heartfelt letter to the Person You Admire Most! Write neatly and with care.

9-5-18

I can recognize and appropriately respond to Stage Fright issues.

What is Stage Fright?

Video on Stage Fright

Video: Stage Fright

https://youtu.be/K93fMnFKwfI

https://youtu.be/tShavGuo0_E

Discuss