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June 11th ~ πLAST DAY OF SCHOOLπ
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1st Thing:
πMake any Student Choice.
2: Improv!
π―"5s Trivia" as a warm-up
π¦ Awkward Dinosaur
(June 9th: no DS today due to awards ceremony)
June 5th
Remaining classes:
No class on 6/9 (awards ceremony)
Wed., 6/11 (last day; 60 min block)
1st Thing:Complete these items while you wait for locker clean out:
π₯οΈRead the rules for "Awkward Dinosaur (Week 38).
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch:
>Fresh IOMs from 2025 from B4 - there are 5; S1 (Kayden, Wilson, & Anthony: 2nd draft!)
>Zy'eir'sΒ GLF: B3
>7th grade GLF: S4, FINAL VERSION!!!
πMake any Student Choice.
2: Improv!
π―"5s Trivia" as a warm-up
π¦ Awkward Dinosaur
3: Audience Rows:
π (optional) Present your WeVideo Challenge from the Gallery.
4:DS Games!
π² DS Games: Continue playing the game you chose for 10 min.; or, return to 1st Thingπ
June 3rd
1st Thing:
Remaining classes:
Thurs., 6/5 (last 90-min block)
Mon., 6/9 (locker clean out - you can't use your locker after 10am that day; 60 min block for DS)
Wed., 6/11 (last day; 60 min block)
Complete these items in order:
Makeup work
πΎAhmaya: "WeVideo Creative Challenge"
Then:
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from B4 (several) & S1 (Austin Carter's)
>PSAs: Earth Month: (There's more!) B3; S4
>Watch ANY TWO NEW WeVideo Creative Challenge films from the 5 other classes.
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: DS Games!
π² DS Games: Continue playing the game you chose for 10 min.
π» Complete the 30s review of your game.
3: Audience Rows:
π (optional) Present your WeVideo Challenge from the Gallery.
4:
π―"5s Trivia"
Coming Up: watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; DS Games & Improv
May 30th
1st Thing: Complete these items in order:
First Priority: IOM
π¦(optional) Revise your IOM. Use the "IOM rubric" I emailed you as a guide.
Second Priority: makeup work
πΎMakhai, Madyson, Ahmaya: "WeVideo Creative Challenge"
Then:
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from B4 (several) & S1 (Austin Carter's)
>PSAs: Earth Month: (There's more!) B3; S4
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: Audience Rows:
π (optional) Present your WeVideo Challenge from the Gallery.
π€ Review the "review" for your DS Game: 30s (ish); strong points & constructive feedback
3: DS Games!
π² DS Games: Continue playing the game you chose for 15 min.; then, do the review
π―"5s Trivia"
Coming Up: watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; DS Games & Improv
May 28th
1st Thing: Complete these items in order:
First Priority: IOM
π£οΈ Madyson: Complete "Talking Points" (Wk. 34)
ποΈ Bryn, Charleigh, & William: finish IOM 2nd draft
π¦(optional) Revise your IOM. Use the "IOM rubric" I emailed you as a guide.
Second Priority: makeup work
πΎBryn, Makhai, Madyson, Ahmaya: "WeVideo Creative Challenge"
ποΈStart watching* or finish watching the Β the films in Week 36 "DS Games" slide deck.
* (absent 5/23) Donte, Makhai, Jamir, Brodee, Madyson: Β
Then:
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from B4 & S1
>PSAs: Earth Month: B3; S4
>Grade-Level Films (GLF): S4 drafts
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: Audience Rows:
π£οΈPresent your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points:
Ahmaya, Madyson, & Nyelah
π (optional) Present your WeVideo Challenge from the Gallery.
3: DS Games!
π―Warm Up: "5s Trivia"
π² DS Games: I will choose name sticks for students to choose games & teams. Use the Week 36
Coming Up: Presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; DS Games & Improv
May 23rdΒ (9:05 - 10:05, Early Close today/dismissal = 1:49pm)
1st Thing: Complete these items in order:
First Priority: IOM
π£οΈ Nyelah, Madyson: Complete "Talking Points" (Wk. 34)
π¦(optional) Revise your IOM. Use the "IOM rubric" I emailed you as a guide.
Second Priority: makeup work
πΎNyelah, Bryn, Makhai, Madyson, Ahmaya, William(2nd draft needed): "WeVideo Creative Challenge"
Then:
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from B4 & S1
>Grade-Level Films (GLF)
>PSAs: Earth Month
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present). Β
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: Present your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points.
Annabelle, Donte, & Mason will present their IOM 2nd draft.
Coming Up: Presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; DS Games & Improv
May 21stΒ (FYI: Friday's class will only be an hour - early close schedule)
1st Thing: Complete these items in order:
First Priority: IOM
π£οΈ Nyelah, Madyson, William: Complete "Talking Points" (Wk. 34)
π¦Finish editing your IOM: Β
Nyelah/Ahmaya/Madyson & Makhai/Felix/Natsuhime
Second Priority: makeup work
πΎComplete the "WeVideo Creative Challenge" assignment.
Then you can:
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from B4 & S1
>Grade-Level Films (GLF)
>PSAs: Earth Month
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present). Β
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: As soon as most groups are done with the IOM, we will continue presentations:
>Present your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points.
>Present your WCC.
3: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: Presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels
May 19th
1st Thing: Complete these items in order:
π₯οΈMadyson, Ahmaya, Felix: complete the "Feedback #2" assignment.
π£οΈ Nyelah, Ahmaya, Madyson, William: Complete "Talking Points" (Wk. 34)
π¦Finish editing your IOM: Β
Nyelah/Ahmaya/Madyson; Jeremiah/Jamir/Brodee; Makhai/Felix/Natsuhime
πΎComplete the "WeVideo Creative Challenge" assignment.
ποΈ Go to the DS Gallery and watch:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025 from other classes
>Grade-Level Films (GLF)
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present). Β
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page
πMake any Student Choice or do work for another class.
2: As soon as most groups are done with the IOM, we will continue presentations:
>Present your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points.
>Present your WCC.
3: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: Presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels
May 15th: 12:40 - 2:10 (SOL Sched.)
1st Thing:
π¦Complete your IOM editing, "Talking Points", & "WeVideo Creative Challenge."
π₯οΈ Watch "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present). Β
ποΈWatch films _you haven't yet seen_ from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page.Β
πThen, make a Student Choice* or do work for another class.
*Remember: The DS Gallery is listed on the DS Portaportal, so is part of Student Choice #1!
2: Present your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points.
3: Present your WeVideo Creative Challenge from the DS Gallery.
4: NEW game: 5-Second Trivia!!!
Β Coming Up: Presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; WeVideo Challenge
May 13th: 1:55 - 3:25 (SOL sched)
Were you in Lion King? Come sign my playbill - it's on my cart π¦
1st Thing: Read the whole task list for today. Then:
π·Rehearse if you're filming today: Ahmaya's group* & Makhai's group
π¦Complete your IOM editing.
π₯ Complete "Talking Points" (Wk. 34)
*When you're done filming, Madyson will do makeup work while N. & A. edit the IOM:)
2: Film & edit your IOM. When you're done with everything:
>WeVideoΒ Creative Challenge
>Student Choice
>Work for another class
3: Present your IOM for feedback. Introduce your film with your talking points.
4: NEW game: 5-Second Trivia!!!
Β Coming Up: Thursday's class: 12:40 - 2:10; Finishing/presenting the IOM; watching Gallery films from other classes, other grade levels; WeVideo Challenge
May 9th:
1st Thing: Do some last-minute studying for the quiz. Here is the study guide. Make any Student Choice while you're waiting for the quiz to start.Β
2: After the quiz:
π³Complete Feedback #2: Madyson, Ahmaya, Felix
π Complete the "DS Organization" assignment in Classroom Week 34.
π₯° Work on the "WeVideo Creative Challenge" until we move on to Task 3.
3: IOM
π€©Work with your IOM group to complete the Talking Points (Week 34).
πContinue to edit your IOM film. We will continue the filming schedule.
4: ββ We might play a new trivia game!
Coming Up: Finishing/presenting the IOM; WeVideo Challenge
May 7th:
QUIZ: MAY 9 "FORWARD FEEDBACK IN DS." Read more about it in the Classroom Stream, May 2nd post.
1st Thing:
πRead about theΒ "WeVideo Creative Challenge: Stock Media" in Week 34. Notice that it is an assignment; but, entering the challenge by May 31st is optional (but encouraged). Β
βContinue the Feedback #2 assignment in Week 34. Work on this when you are not filming/editing IOM.
πWhen you're finished, make any Student Choice.
2: Audience Rows:
π« Feedback quiz & clearing your Desktop (classwork) --> next class!
π½Submitting & presenting your IOM --> talking points
π₯―WeVideo Creative Challenge
π₯Today's filming schedule
3:
πFilming today? Rehearse your lines & be ready at your filming time.
π Editing your film? Make sure to read the rubric & project sheet.
π Submitting your IOM? Ask another group to watch it: display the IOM rubric on your CB; they will give you feedback based on the rubric. Then, you may submit it to the assignment in Week 33.
πComplete your Talking Points (Week 34).
πReturn toΒ 1st Thing assignments: study for the quiz; Feedback #2; WeVideo Challenge
4: NEW (faster-paced) GAME!!!
Coming Up: Finishing/presenting the IOM; clearing Desktop, WeVideo Challenge; Forward Feedback Unit
May 1: No DS instruction due to MAP Math testing
May 5th:
QUIZ: MAY 9 "FORWARD FEEDBACK IN DS." Read more about it in the Classroom Stream, May 2nd post.
1st Thing:
πRe-read the IOM Rubric (Week 33, IOM assignment).
πGo to the DS Gallery and check out NEW artwork. Then, go to theΒ "Animations By Students" page and check out Gus Altman's screen recording & Jackson Rice's Pixelart GIF.
πBegin the Feedback #2 assignment in Week 34. Work on this when you are not filming/editing IOM.
π³Have an animation you want on the Gallery? Use QuickTime (app in your Dock) to do a screen recordingπ‘
π©΅ Read the KGC May Newspaper.
πDo Student Choice #10.
πWhen you're finished, choose Student Choice: #3, #7, #9, #11, #18, #19, or #20
2: Complete these tasks in order:
πͺIf your IOM is finished, ask another group to watch it: display the IOM rubric on your CB; they will give you feedback based on the rubric. Then, you may submit it to the assignment in Week 33.
π°Follow the filming schedule. When you're done filming/waiting to film:
πMemorize your lines.
πQuietly edit your film if you have clips from last class.
πContinue with 1st Thing tasks.
3: Make a filming schedule for next class.
Coming Up: Filming/producing the IOM; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 29th
1st Thing:
π If you're filming today, get your product and any DS props you added to your script.
π Annabelle: watch Friday's hallway clips (shared to you by Donte)
π€ΈNyelah's group: I printed new "moustache" sheets - please cut out the ones you need:)
π₯SILENTLY rehearse your IOM lines if you're fillming today.
π₯Make one of these Student Choices:
β
Watch films or view artwork from the DS Gallery.
β
Ask for a coloring sheet from the table (tell me the #)
β
#2, #4, #5, #8, #11, #13, #19
2: Follow the filming schedule. Complete these tasks in order while you wait to film:
πContinue with 1st Thing or do work for another class.
π¦Memorize your lines.
π°Quietly edit your film if you have clips from last class.Β
3: Make a filming schedule for next class.
Coming Up: Filming/producing the IOM; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 25th Today is Club Day. B3 & B4 will be one hour each.
1st Thing:
Makeup work and reminders:
π Mason & Donte: watch Wednesday's hallway clips (shared to you by me)
π€ΈNyelah's group: share your revised script to me as a COMMENTER so I can grade it
π‘Finish your storyboard: Β Charleigh's group; Makhai's group
π₯SILENTLY rehearse your IOM lines.
π₯Make a Student Choice until we start with task 2...
2: Follow the filming schedule. Complete these tasks in order while you wait to film:
π₯Finish your storyboard.
π₯Memorize your lines.
π₯Make a Student Choice or do work for another class.
4: Make a filming schedule for next class.
Coming Up: Filming/producing the IOM; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 23rd SOL Schedule: 12:40 - 2:10
1st Thing:
READ THIS: DS props have been reorganized. Look at this picture. The expectation is that props are used only if noted in your script; and, returned to the spot where you found them.
DURING THIS TIME: I ask you for your field day t-shirt size.
Β
π₯Annabelle's & Brodee's groups: I will speak to you about Monday's clips.*
π₯Check your participation grade in PowerSchool. Then, read ALL of today's tasks, up to "Coming Up..."
π₯Make a Student Choice until we start with task 2...
*If you filmed last class, the clips need to be transferred from the iMac Desktop to your DS folder in Drive. You should make an "IOM" folder. Then, share that folder with those clips to your group members. They can come type in their email addresses.Β
2: Audience Rows:
πΈ Review camera use & memory cards -AND- classroom procedures while filming.
ππΎββοΈ Q & A about IOM
3: Follow the filming schedule. Complete these tasks in order while you wait to film:
π₯Finish your storyboard.
π₯Memorize your lines.
π₯Make a Student Choice or do work for another class.
4: Make a filming schedule for next class.
Coming Up: Filming/producing the IOM; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 21st
1st Thing: (after announcements) Look over the DS Equipment film, again. @9:10 go to Clever and Quizizz; take the quiz.
You _may not_ use the film to search up answers.
Then, look over your script and re-read the IOM rubric (Week 28), independently.
Finally, make a Student Choice...
2: Audience Rows
π₯Review the filming chart.
π IOM 2019: Emmanuel, Jason, & Sherod --
What is the product name and what does it do?
What elements are like a skit? like a commercial?
Your IOM should be a message to the audience about the product and how to buy it.
Your IOM should NOT be a "play" featuring the product as a prop.
3: Begin filming OR Continue planning the IOM.
4: Make a filming schedule for next class.Β
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 17th
HW: Watch the DS Equipment film again before next class. There will be an independent quiz for a grade.Β
1st Thing: Do these things in order.
I will print/grade remaining DS Bookmarks. Use scissors & a glue stick to assemble front & back sides. Hand it to me for laminating when you're done.Β
π₯Watch the DS Equipment film. Here's the path:
On the DS site, click on the "How To" tab. The equipment film is at the top of that page.
π₯ Complete Week 31 "IOM Feedback #1": Annabelle, Jahshere
π₯ Silently memorize your IOM lines. If your script isn't done, memorize the lines you_do_ have.
π Make any Student Choice. I have new coloring sheets, which you can request to be printed:)
2: Audience Rows:
Feature Film/S4: Israel Veney
Quizzizz: "DS Equipment"
IOM plans Q&A
3: During this time, I will train two groups at a time on DS Equipment.
ποΈFinish your script (project grade).
π½οΈComplete your storyboard (classwork grade).
π₯Do a sit-down rehearsal with your group to memorize your lines (participation/classwork grade).
π¦ Ready & waiting? Name a project in iM or WeV; start searching up media to be used later. Then, return to 1st Thing.
4: Groups will pair up to interpret each other's scripts for feedback.Β
5: RTTB!
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; printing DS bookmarks; Scripting & storyboarding the IOM;Β DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 15th
1st Thing: During this time, I will print/grade your DS Bookmark. You will use scissors & a glue stick to assemble front & back sides. Hand it to me for laminating when you're done. Β
π¬Finish your bookmark: Donte
πͺ
IOM products are due today. Please turn it in - it will be stored in the main computer cabinet.
π Complete the "IOM Feedback #1" classwork assignment in Classroom Week 31.
π Silently memorize your IOM lines. If your script isn't done, memorize the lines you_do_ have.
π£ Make any Student Choice. I have new coloring sheets, which you can request to be printed:)
2: Audience Rows:
Review IOM Feedback #1. Submit the assignment.
IOM plans Q&A
3: Finish your script (project grade). Once it has been spot checked, complete your storyboard (classwork grade). Then, do a sit-down rehearsal with your group to memorize your lines (participation/classwork grade).
4: ??? If we have time, groups will pair up to interpret each other's scripts for feedback.Β
5: RTTB!
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; printing DS bookmarks; Scripting & storyboarding the IOM;Β DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 4th
π³ Check your email for the released quiz. See me if you have a question.
π΄ Make a Student Choice #4, #5, #7, #11, #13, #19, or #20.
2: Audience Rows: a review of storyboarding based on the 2024 "Bully-Away Spray" by Dennis, Ervin, & Ethan.
3: Complete your script: I will spot check it once you tell me you're done.
4: Complete the storyboard (I have the paper; one per group).
5: Rehearse/memorize your lines. As groups finish, I will pair you up for script reads.
6: @10:20 ~ "Run To the Board!"
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; printing DS bookmarks; Scripting & storyboarding the IOM;Β DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 2nd
ποΈ Complete DS makeup work.
-IOM diagram: Donte; Jamir; Makhai; Mason; Natsuhime (The digital file that you made or that I scanned needs to be submitted by each group member.)
π Watch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery: Feature Film, B3: Andrew; S4
π¬ Then, make any Student Choice.
2: Audience Rows: a review of scripting & storyboarding in DS based on TGSH:
Book Trailer
Author Elizabeth Eulberg reads Chapter 1 (:57)
3: Complete your script: I will spot check it once you tell me you're done.
4: Complete the storyboard (I have the paper; one per group).
5: Rehearse/memorize your lines. As groups finish, I will pair you up for script reads.
THIS IS HAPPENING TODAY!!! 5: @10:20 ~ "Run To the Board!"
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; printing DS bookmarks; Scripting & storyboarding the IOM; Β DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
March 27th (after IRW test)Β & 31st:
The IOM product deadline is: Friday, April 4. See me if you need an extension.
1st Thing:
π(on 3/31) Complete the "IOM Quiz 2025" in Week 30. Β
π Watch the "DS Bookmark tutorial film" that was JUST ADDED to Week 29. Revise your bookmark, if needed.
βΎComplete DS makeup work.
Bookmark (wk.29): William
IOM diagram: The digital file that you made or that I scanned needs to be submitted by each group member.Β
β½Did you start your script? One person in your IOM group needs to share the script to me as a COMMENTER.
πWatch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery: Storytellers, S1: Allie; Feature Film, S4: Liam
π₯Then, make any Student Choice.
2: Complete your IOM diagram - everyone in the group must turn in the digital file.
3: Compose your script: share to your group members as EDITOR and to me as COMMENTER.
4: I will spot-check your script. Begin the storyboard (I have the paper).
5: Rehearse your lines.
6: @10:20 ~ "Run To the Board!"
Coming Up: Scripting & storyboarding the IOM; QUIZ: IOM project info; DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
Β March 25th: I am absent today; Mrs. Winder is your sub. All work will be done on the iMac - not the hallway or Studio.Β
1st Thing:
π¬ As soon as announcements are over, begin your DS Bookmark assignment in Week 28.
π You can email me if you have any questions.Β
2: When you finish the bookmark:
π₯ Submit it; do not print it. (I will print in color next class.)
π₯ Work independently on any part of the IOM, if you can.
π₯ Make a Student Choice or do work for another class.Β
3: If everyone submits the bookmark, you can work in your group on IOM plans.
Coming Up: Scripting & storyboarding the IOM; QUIZ: IOM project info; DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
March 21st - I will be out next class. Your assignment will be to design a DS-themed bookmark.
1st Thing:
π¦ Read the material in Week 27: "Sample Project Sheet" and "Sample Diagram" in Week 27.Β Revise your project sheet, if needed.
π£Finish your Storytellers book promo: Madyson
π Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 (B4) & Feature Films '25 (B3; S4) from the DS Gallery.
π§ Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: Audience Rows
π Brainstorm: What does the PhoneBot 2.0 do?
π Critique: How well does "The PhoneBot 2.0" IOM film match your project's criteria?
πΒ Q&A: IOM project sheet; product design; starting your script
π I will be absent Tues., March 25th. Your assignment will be a DS-themed bookmark.Β
3: Complete the diagram. Start your script.Β
4: Run to the Board! "LeBron" vs "DS Obamas"
Coming Up: Planning the IOM; QUIZ: IOM project info; DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) planning; Forward Feedback Unit
March 19th -
1st Thing:
βοΈ Check your participation grade in PowerSchool; see me if you have a question.
π¦οΈFinish your Storytellers book promo: Madyson
β Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 from B4 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery.
π Go to Classroom Week 27: read (or reread) everything listed
β
Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: (during 1st Thing) Storytellers presentations with small audiences: Madyson
3: Audience Rows
π±IOM project: project sheet
π± product design
π± begin working on the product aspects in your group
4: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs!
Coming Up: clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) planning; Forward Feedback Unit
March 17th -another Participation Grade Today!
1st Thing:
βοΈ Finish your Storytellers book promo: William; Madyson
βοΈ Revise your Storytellers: Β Jackson(citations)
βοΈ Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 (B4; Tristin's from S1) & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery. If you want to watch the "IOM Kickoff" film again, it is on the DS Gallery, IOM 2025 page.
βοΈ Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: (during 1st Thing) Storytellers presentations with small audiences: William; Madyson
3: Audience Rows
π±IOM project: project sheet
π± product design
π± begin working on the product aspects in your group
4: Socratic Circles: IOM kickoff! (continued)
β5: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs!β°
Coming Up: clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) brainstorming; Forward Feedback Unit
March 13th -
1st Thing:
πFinish your Storytellers book promo: William; Madyson
π»Revise your Storytellers:Β Jackson(citations)
π If you presented Storytellers last class, check your grade for the Copyright quiz (email). Use this time to revise a 2nd draft (optional)
π Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery. If you want to watch the "DS Games" film again, it is on Slide #20 of Copyright & Fair Use (How To > Research page).
π Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: (during 1st Thing) Storytellers presentations with small audiences: William; Madyson
3: Audience Rows
π±IOM Kickoff: KGC Staff film; review of the IOM project; choose your group; be ready with an improvement to an existing invention
4: Socratic Circles: IOM kickoff!
β5: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs!β°
Coming Up: clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) brainstorming; Forward Feedback Unit
March 11th:Β Participation Grade Today
1st Thing:
π₯―Finish your Storytellers book promo: William; Madyson
πRevise your Storytellers:Β Jackson(citations)
π©If you presented Storytellers last class, check your grade for the Copyright quiz (email). Use this time to revise a 2nd draft (optional)
π³ Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery.
π₯ Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: (during 1st Thing) Storytellers presentations with small audiences: Ahmaya
3:Audience Rows:
π£οΈCopyright & Fair Use: last scenario "DS Games" ~ we'll start with the 2nd Big Bang Theory clip.
groups of three. (Madyson will join Ahmaya & Nyelah; Braylen will join Mayjor & Donte)
~~~~~break~~~~~~~~
π±IOM Kickoff: KGC Staff film; review of the IOM project; choose your group; be ready with an improvement to an existing invention
4: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs!
Coming Up: clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) brainstorming; Forward Feedback Unit
March 7th:
1st Thing:
π£"Snow & Go": Makhai
πΎFinish your Storytellers book promo: William; Ahmaya; Madyson
π§¦If you presented Storytellers last class, check your grade for the Copyright quiz (email). Use this time to revise a 2nd draft (optional)
π Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery.
π¦Ά Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: During 1st Thing, we will have Storytellers presentations with small audiences.
3:Audience Rows:
π£οΈCopyright & Fair Use: last two scenarios ~ break up into groups of three. (Madyson will join Ahmaya & Nyelah; Braylen will join Mayjor & Donte)
β°β4: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs! β°β
Coming Up: Storytellers films on the DS Gallery; "Snow & Go!": β‘round presentations; Copyright lesson, pt.4; Present "Snow & Go"; MMM BRACKET!!!; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
March 5th:
1st Thing:
π₯Check your grade for the Copyright quiz (email).
πFinish your Storytellers book promo: William; Makhai; Madyson
π³ If you presented "Storytellers", check your email for the rubric. Use this time to revise a 2nd draft (optional)
π Watch new-to-you Storytellers films '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery.
π°Explore "Book Creator": see if you can import a WeVideo project into this site. Be ready to tell me what you discovered and if this site is something we could use!
β
Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: During 1st Thing, we will have Storytellers presentations with small audiences.
3:Audience Rows:
π€Book Creator?
π£οΈCopyright & Fair Use: pt.4 ~ break up into groups of three. (Madyson will join Ahmaya & Nyelah; Braylen will join Mayjor & Donte)
β°β4: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs! β°β
Coming Up: Storytellers films on the DS Gallery; "Snow & Go!": β‘round presentations; Copyright lesson, pt.4; Present "Snow & Go"; MMM BRACKET!!!; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
March 3rd:
1st Thing:
π Complete the Copyright & Fair Use quiz (wk. 25): Ridley
π₯Check your grade for the quiz (email).
πFinish your Storytellers book promo: Ridley; Makhai; William; Madyson
π³ If you presented, check your email for the rubric. Use this time to revise a 2nd draft (optional)
π Watch Storytellers films '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery.
β
Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: During 1st Thing, we will have Storytellers presentations with small audiences.
3: "Snow & Go!": β‘round presentations
4: Copyright & Fair Use: pt.4 ~ break up into groups of three.
5: Run to the Board: Show, Tell, or Draw teams, but no chairs!
Coming Up: Storytellers films on the DS Gallery; Copyright lesson, pt.4; Present "Snow & Go"; MMM BRACKET!!!; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
Feb. 27th:Β
1st Thing: Look over your Copyright puzzle and/or the slide deck. We will all start the quiz together @about 9:10.
When you're done, complete makeup work (as of last class)
β°Green Screen in iMovie: William
β°Week 24: "Snow or Go" in WeVideo: Donte, Nathan (click "turn in"), Makhai, Ahmaya
β°Week 25: "Storytellers Book Promo" film: Ridley, Midori, Makhai, Miah, William, Madyson, Ahmaya
πMake any Student Choice, or do work for another class.
2: Display your "DS6 PSA" promo poster in the hallway.
3: Finish your Storytellers film & be ready to present to a small audience:
π Done with everything? Student Choice; do work for another class; or:
π¬ watch"Invent-O-Mercials" from the DS Gallery
π¬ click on the pages for 2022 & 2024 to watch interview films I made with the teachers
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Storytellers films on the DS Gallery; Copyright lesson, pt.4; Present "Snow & Go"; MMM BRACKET!!!; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
Feb. 25th:Β
1st Thing:
β·οΈMakeup work from last week:
β°Copyright puzzle: Jamir; Madyson
β°Green Screen in iMovie: William; Ahmaya
β°Week 22: "Mice Twice": Ahmaya, Natsuhime
β°BrainPOP "Understanding Copyright": Β Donte, Jahshere, Nyelah, Charleigh, Midori, Makhai, Miah, Jamir, Jackson, Ahmaya
β°Week 24: "Snow or Go" in WeVideo: Donte, Jahshere, Nyelah, Nathan, Ridley, Midori(just need to submit),Makhai, Miah, Jamir, Ahmaya, Felix, Natsuhime
ποΈ Continue to make your Storytellers Book Promo filmΒ
πMake any Student Choice, or do work for another class.
2: Audience Rows:
ποΈ Presenting your Storytellers Book Promo: small audiences
π©πΏββοΈ Copyright & Fair Use, pt.III: (slide 10) Scenario; (pick up with slide 14, Indy)
3: Finish your Storytellers film & be ready to present to a small audience:
π Done with everything? Student Choice; do work for another class; or:
π¬ watch"Invent-O-Mercials" from the DS Gallery
π¬ click on the pages for 2022 & 2024 to watch interview films I made with the teachers
4: Display Promo posters in hallway.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: COPYRIGHT/FAIR USE QUIZ; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Copyright lesson, pt.4; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
Feb. 19th: Zoom Class
π₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³What a great discussion about Copyright & Fair Use! Thanks, you guys!π₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³π₯³
Here's a recap:
We viewed the Copyright & Fair Use slide deck. (slides 2, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, & 14)
This slide deck can be found on the DS site: How to tab > Research page > at the top
Big take-aways: Use the "fair & square" infographic to judge whether or not you being an ethical creator; Ms. Parsons:(our librarian) You can use 30s or 10% of a publish song, whichever is less; the video that follows the Ms. Parsons interview says that the 30s rule is a myth, but doesn't include the "...or 10%, whichever is less" parameter; When using Google Images, go to Tools > Usage Rights > Creative Commons AND cite that image's source (web address). You can use the video I made (slide 15) for the steps. We will cover the rest of the slide deck next week.Β
Assignment: Use Clever to get into BrainPOP. Your assignment is there (quiz).
πΉπππFeb. 14th: We will start filming @9:15 (Library)!πΉπππ
1st Thing: Read this ENTIRE list.Β Stop at the first task that applies to YOU!
π¨Bryn: your film clip from Monday is on your iMac Desktop.
π¨Did YOU ask me to do a voiceover on Wed.? If that was YOU, come see me!!!
π¨ Complete Makeup Work:
π WeekΒ 20: "Storytellers Book Plan": Ridley
πWeek 21: "Green Screen in iMovie": Ridley, Ahmaya, William, Miah, Natsuhime
π Week 22: "Mice Twice": Nyelah, Ridley, Madyson, Ahmaya, Natsuhime
π Continue the "Copyright & Fair Use" puzzle." FYI:Β I accidentally put the answer in #9 Across clue π«£
π¨Work on your Storytellers project in iMovie or WeVideo: use the Week 19 slide deck & your book plan.
πAsk a classmate to watch your film before submitting it.
π§ You can get a 2-way audio splitter from the table.
π¨If you're done with everything:
π§ Read the Seahawk February Newspaper (shared by Ms. Jenkins)
π§Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: Crossword puzzle touch base:
π₯ Work with a shoulder partner to share answers/check spelling.
π₯ Odds-vs-evens (iMac numbers): get everybody done π―
3: Audience Rows:
ποΈ Presenting your Storytellers Book Promo: small audiences
π©πΏββοΈ Copyright & Fair Use, pt.II: (slide 10) Scenario; (slide 2) Ciara & EJ's film
4: Return to 1st Thing tasks...
5: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Copyright lesson, pt.III; posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
Feb. 12th: We will start filming @ 9:10 (Studio) & @9:15 (Library)!
1st Thing: Read this ENTIRE list.Β Stop at the first task that applies to YOU!
Ahmaya: see me to do a quick green screen clip with your book.
Bryn: your film clip from Monday is on your iMac Desktop.
Continue the "Storytellers Book Promo" project & makeup work:
π Read your book silently if you're waiting to film.
π Work on your Storytellers project in iMovie or WeVideo: use the Week 19 slide deck & your book plan.
π Complete Makeup Work:
π Continue the "Copyright & Fair Use" puzzle." FYI:Β I accidentally put the answer in #9 Across clue π«£
π WeekΒ 20: "Storytellers Book Plan": Donte, Ridley, Miah, Jackson, Ahmaya, Natsuhime
π Week 22: "Mice Twice": Nyelah, Jeremiah, Ridley, Makhai, Miah, Khaliya, Jamir, Madyson, Ahmaya, Felix, Natsuhime
πWeek 21: "Green Screen in iMovie": Ridley, Makhai, Khaliya, Ahmaya, William, Miah, Natsuhime
π Read the Seahawk February Newspaper (shared by Ms. Jenkins)
β£οΈMake a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: When you finish your film:
π© Have ONE CLASSMATE watch it for any constructive feedback.
π₯ Save/export the fininshed film as: "Storytellers_FirstnameLastinitial (like this: Storytellers_IndyW)
π¨Return to 1st Thing tasks.
3: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: finishing the Copyright lesson; posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Invent-O-Mercial (IOM) kickoff; Forward Feedback
Feb. 10th: We will start filming around 9:20!
1st Thing: Look at the filming schedule. While you wait for your turn:
π Read your book silently.
π» Review your book plan. (If I haven't yet graded it, unsubmit, review, re-submit at 10:40)
π₯° Continue the "Copyright & Fair Use" puzzle." FYI:Β I accidentally put the answer in #9 Across clue π«£
π Complete makeup work.
π Make a Student Choice or do work for another class...
2: Here are the things you can do when you're waiting to film or after you film:
π© Start an iMovie or WeVideo project: "Storytellers_FirstnameLastinitial (like this: Storytellers_IndyW)
π₯ Search up media for your film.
π± Import your film clip & edit your project. Remember to look at the Storytellers Project Info slide deck
(Week 19)
πSubmit the finished film to Week 25.
π¨Return to 1st Thing tasks.
3: Build a filming schedule for next class.
4: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: finishing the Copyright lesson; posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Filming the Storytellers Book Promo (partic. grade); Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback
Feb. 6th (12:40 - 2:10 due to SOL testing)
1st Thing:
βοΈComplete Week 21 makeup work: "Storytelling Voice #2": Jamir; Natsuhime.
π°See me to rehearse your Storytellers performance: Miah; Nafiza; Madyson
π‘Finish & submit your book plan. During this time, I will create a digital filming chart.
πComplete the Week 22 Storyline Online assignment.
π‘Make any Student Choice until we move on to task #2...
2: Audience Rows:
π§βπΎshare your answers for "Mice Twice."
π§watch an overview of how to complete the "Copyright & Fair Use" puzzle
3: Use the "Puzzle: Copyright & Fair Use" slide deck (week 22 Material) to complete the puzzle.
4:Β Audience Rows:
π€©Break up into nine group of 3. Assign numbers 1, 2, & 3.
π€©Watch DS films from the past to determine fair use of media.Β
5: Show, Tell, or Draw
Β Coming Up: finishing the Copyright...puzzle & slide deck; posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Filming the Storytellers Book Promo (partic. grade); Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback; more about citing sources & copyright
Feb. 4th
1st Thing:
πGet your book & finish your book plan, but don't submit it. During this time, I will create a filming chart.
πThen, work on your Green Screen in iMovie project* (wk. 21).
πIf you finish both*, make any Student Choice
*Natsuhime & Jamir: see me to make Β your green screen clip
**Ridley & Felix: Remote Lesson Jan. 23rd (wk.20)
**Donte: Promo Poster
2: Prepare to rehearse with your partner from last class. You will need your CB & storybook:
π«intro & hook
πbook pages you plan to include in the film
πoutro
3: Rehearse with your partner:
πpretend your partner is the camera: rehearse everything you plan to do when you film
π¦give feedback on performance based on Voice Performance rubric
π£ add your partner's feedback to your book plan (slide 2, middle column)
4: Finish your plan & submit it. Then, make a Student Choice or do work for another class.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Filming the Storytellers Book Promo (partic. grade); Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback; more about citing sources & copyright
Jan. 31st
1st Thing:
πQUIZ: Complete the "Storytelling Voice #2" assignment in Classroom (Wk. 21).
πDS Makeup work: omplete Jan. 23rd "Remote Learning"/Week 20*: Ridley, Mahkai, Felix
πWhen you're done, get your book, continue your book plan (don't submit it) & silently practice reading your book.
2: Work with a partner to spot-check each other's Storytellers Book Plan. Give feedback; revise your plan if needed.
3: Teacher Demo: Green Screen in iMovie
πΉ Make a green screen film with your book: say your book title & author's name.
πΉ While your film is uploading to Drive, watch this film* about how to do green screen effect in iMovie.
*How to tab > iMovie page > top-right video
πΉ Watch a teacher demo of green screen effect in iMovie, as well as a review in WeVideo (if requested:)
4: Finish your plan & submit it. Then, make a Student Choice or do work for another class.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: posting the Promo Poster in the hallway; Filming the Storytellers Book Promo (partic. grade); Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback; more about citing sources & copyright
Jan. 29th
1st Things - follow this list!
πΎ Check your "Voice Performance Grade" in PowerSchool. The scores go in order of the rubric, 1st row then 2nd row.
π½ Get your book and complete TOP ROW of the Storytellers film plan (Week 20).
I added important links to the notes in slide #2 π
π Complete Jan. 23rd "Remote Learning"/Week 20*: Donte, Jahshere, Nyelah, Ridley, Jamir, Mahkai, William, Felix
*3rd quarter classwork grade!
πΈ Watch new-to-you "Picture THIS!" films from the DS Gallery; then, make any Student Choice.Β
2: Audience Rows:
--> EQ: How do I give constructive feedback to my partner on their storytellers performance?
Watch a few demos of storybook reading & give me constructive feedback: What should I change?
--> EQ: How do I find Google images I can use for the Storytellers film?
Watch a quick film & teacher demo about finding/saving/citing Creative Commons images.Β
3: Storytellers film plan
Complete the film plan.
We will take a break to practice reading with a partner for feedback.
Add your partner's feedback to your film plan.Β
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Storytelling Voice #2 QUIZ; Planning & Filming the Storytellers Book Promo; Green Screen in iMovie; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback; more about citing sources & copyright
Jan. 21st
1st Things:
π₯Get your storybook & a post-it note from the cart. Plan which pages you will read for a 30s performance for the class:
-Use the post-it to mark your place.
-Practice silently. Use a Google timer (30s).
Donte: Promo Poster
π₯Go to the DS Gallery. Watch new-to-you DS6 PSAs from B4 & S1, Picture THIS! from B3, S3 (Zaida's), & S4. π₯When you're done, make any Student Choice.Β
2: Audience Rows:
βΉοΈChanges to the Storytellers Info slide deck: time limit; hook*; slide 4, #5
(If you missed this quiz question, let me know & I'll give you credit.)
π£οΈI will do teacher demos from a book in our collection: How NOT to; How TO.Β Use a blank G.Doc. to take notes on my performances.
π€We will review the rubric.
3: Perform your 30s piece for the class & a grade.
4: Begin planning your Storytellers Book Promo (slide deck in Wk. 20)
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Creative Commons images from Google: how to find them & cite them; Planning the Storytellers Book Promo; Green Screen in iMovie; (Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback & Creative Commons in DS
Jan. 16th
1st Thing: Get your book. Open the "Voice Performance" rubric from Week 19. Silently practice your book with those rubric areas in mind. You will read with a partner for feedback today.
Once you're done:
π Check your DS grades in Classroom (for comments) & PowerSchool.
π Make Student Choice #2, #4, #5, #9, #10, #11, #13, or #19.
2: Audience Rows:
π£οΈI will do a teacher demo of: I Need My Monster
π£οΈPaired Reading (for today)
π£οΈVocal Performance (for next class)
3: Participate in Paired Reading. This is a Participation grade.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: Vocal Performance, Green Screen in iMovie; Presenting Week 10 creations; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback & Creative Commons in DS
Jan. 14th
1st Thing:
Complete the "Storytellers Book Promo" quiz in Classroom, Week 19. Use the project sheet & rubrics to search up the answers.Β
Then, get your Storytellers book from the cart and practice reading it silently. (Midori: you will choose your book)
When you've read it through at least once, browse Storytellers films from the Gallery. See if you can find a film with your same book! (Midori: complete "Storytelling Voice #1" in Wk. 18 of Classroom.)
2: Participate in Brainstorm Lists to get ideas for your Storytellers performance/film.
3: Show, Tell, or Draw
Coming Up: Storytelling Voice, teacher demo & paired reading; Green Screen in iMovie; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Presenting Week 10 creations; Forward Feedback in DS
Jan. 10th
1st Things:
βοΈFinish your Promo Poster & PSA.
βοΈWatch "Acting Chops..." films from the DS Gallery.
βοΈThen make any Student Choice...
βοΈDuring this time, I will print your Promo Poster/share your grade. We will display the posters in the hallway next class.
2: Audience Rows
π Participate in a brainstorming activity: Storytelling strategies: Julianna Margulies reads "Just SNOW Already!"; Dennis Maina reads "Sweet Tooth."
πΒ What makes an effective storyteller?
3: Choose your book:
πTake a gallery walk to view the book collection.
π Choose your book.
π Practice reading your book, silently, at your seat. Use a Google timer to see how long it would take you to read the whole book. (During this time, I will enter your name & book title into a Google Sheet - be ready for me to call you!)
3: Watch a teacher demo of storytelling voice. Observe my performance in the Voice Performance rubric areas (each row will observe one of the following):
-body language: gestures, facial expressions, posture
-expressiveness: emphasis, conveying emotion
-projection (volume): loud enough to be heard, changes to suit plot
-connection with audience:Β eye contact, personal info or opinion
4: Participate in "paired reading":
-work with a partner; sit "hip-to-hip/opposite"
-read a 30s piece of your book & demonstrate rubric areas
-give feedback to your partner, strong point & constructive
Jan. 10th
1st Thing: Watch "Acting Chops..." films from the DS Gallery. Then make any Student Choice...
During this time, I will print your Promo Poster/share your grade. We will display the posters in the hallway next class.
2: Audience Rows
π Participate in a brainstorming activity: Storytelling strategies: Julianna Margulies reads "Snow Day"; Dennis Maina reads "Sweet Tooth."
πΒ What makes an effective storyteller?
3: Choose your book:
πTake a gallery walk to view the book collection.
π Choose your book.
π Practice reading your book, silently, at your seat. Use a Google timer to see how long it would take you to read the whole book. (During this time, I will enter your name & book title into a Google Sheet - be ready for me to call you!)
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Storytellers project: Brainstorm Lists; Β Displaying Promo Posters; Storytelling Voice; Green Screen in iMovie; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Presenting Week 10 creations; Forward Feedback in DS
Jan. 8th
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1st Thing: Reread the Acting Chops With Random Props rules (pics of props at bottom of page) & look at your groups!
2: Acting Chops With Random Props!
3: DS Games, continued! Here are your groups from Dec. 19th:)
Coming Up: Storytellers Kickoff: Printing Promo Posters for Hallway Display; Brainstorm Lists; choosing your book; Storytelling Voice; Green Screen in iMovie; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Presenting Week 10 creations; Forward Feedback in DS
Dec. 19th: HOMEWORK (...maybe...): the Promo Poster is due tonight!
1st Thing:
*Gus: see me about splitting audio & video in iMovie
Do the following things in order:
πContinue your Promo Poster inΒ Week 17.
π Watch our Superintendent Dr. Haynes' Holiday message!
πRead the December Seahawk Squawk Newspaper.
π Read the rules for Acting Chops With Random Props: Student Resources tab > ACWRP page.
π(optional) Revise your PSA film.
π Watch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery: DS6 PSAs; Creative Spark
πThen, make any Student Choice + music, if you have it!
2: Storytellers Kickoff, pt.I!: Brainstorm Lists (classwork grade): I will call out for different topics to you. You will brainstorm ideas in lists. (We will choose books after the break!)
3: DS Games:
~Spinning Portaportal
~DS Board Games: I will pick name sticks to start games
Uno (2 decks), Dos, Blurt, Boggle, Last Word, Brain Games, Chess/Checkers
4: πππ₯³πππ₯³πππ₯³πππ₯³ See you next year!!! Have a most excellent Winter Break! πππ₯³πππ₯³πππ₯³πππ₯³
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Coming Up: "Acting Chops With Random Props"; Storytellers: choosing your book; Storytelling Voice; Forward Feedback in DS
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Dec. 17th
1st Thing:
William: See me about your Vodcast #2 & PSA talking points.
Donte & Felix: See me about your vodcasts.
Read the assignment in Week 17. Then, watch new-to-you DS6 PSAs & Creative Spark films from five classes.
2: Complete the Promo Poster assignment in Week 17.Β
3: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: "Brainstorm Lists": Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!; Presenting Week 10, Acting Chops with Random Props (Jan. 6 and/or 8): Feedback in DS
Dec. 13th
1st Things:
π§π½βπSee me about your vodcast:Β Ridley
π§π½βπ Work with your group to finish the first draft of you PSA; or, edit a 2nd draft (optional). Β
π§π½βπ If you're done with the PSA, do these things in order:
>Watch new-to-you Creative Spark '24 & DS6 PSA '24 films from the DS Gallery
> Make a Student Choice, watch Acting Chops with Random Props films from the DS Gallery, choose a Special Topic, or do work for another class βΊοΈ
Coming Up: "Brainstorm Lists": Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!; Presenting Week 10, Acting Chops with Random Props (Jan. 6 and/or 8): Feedback in DS
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Audience Rows:
> Overview of the Promo Poster assignment for next class.
> Present your PSA for teacher & peer feedback.
4: Return to 1st Thing tasks...
5: End of the block: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, Presenting the PSA; Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!, promo poster for PSA filmΒ
Dec. 11th
1st Things:
βοΈ See me about your vodcast: Β Makhai (Studio), William
βοΈ Complete the Week 15 Talking Points assignment: William.Β
βοΈ Watch Creative Spark '24 & DS6 PSA '24 films from the DS Gallery (new-to-you films)
βοΈStudent Choice #1: choose sites that start with the FIRST LETTER OF YOUR BIRTH MONTHβΊοΈ
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Present your PSA for teacher & peer feedback.
4:
πFinish your film in WeVideo & submit it to the assignment in Week 15.
πMake a Student Choice; choose a Special Topic; or do work for another class.
5: End of the block: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, Presenting the PSA; Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!, promo poster for PSA film
Dec. 9th -- Participation grade today.
1st Things:
π§ I will do a headset check.
βοΈ Complete the vodcast today - Studio or hallway (late grade) Ridley, Makhai, Felix, William, Jamir
βοΈ Complete the Week 15 Talking Points assignment.Β
βοΈ Student Choice #1: choose sites that start with the FIRST LETTER OF YOUR LAST NAME. If there are NO SITES with that letter, you may do any DS Portaportal siteβΊοΈ
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Present your PSA for teacher & peer feedback.
4:
πFinish your film in WeVideo & submit it to the assignment in Week 15.
πMake a Student Choice; choose a Special Topic; or do work for another class.
5: End of the block: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, Presenting the PSA; Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!, promo poster for PSA film
Dec. 5th
1st Things:
πSubmit the Vodcast #2 assignment in Week 14 (due tonight).
πComplete the "Talking Points" from Week 15 by yourself. (You'll have time later to touch base with your group.)
π Sign up to film today, if needed.
π Then, do Student Choice #2, #4, #5, #7, or #11 (You can email me cards for color printing).
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Groups who need to film will have time. Everyone else, make a student choice in silent studio.
4:Do these in order:
π₯Finish your film in WeVideo & submit it to the assignment in Week 15.
π₯Discuss talking points & decide who will say which one when you present.
π₯Make a Student Choice; choose a Special Topic; or do work for another class.
4: Present your PSA for teacher & peer feedback.
5: End of the block: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, Finishing the PSA; Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!
Dec. 3rd
1st Things:
πSubmit the Vodcast #2 assignment in Week 14 (due 12/5, 11:59pm).
π Sign up to film today, if needed.
π Then, make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, until we move on...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Groups who need to film will have time. Everyone else, make a student choice in silent studio:O
4: Everyone: Build your film in WeVideo:
β
clearly said or read tips, tricks, strategies, etc.
β
evidence from your topic article (voice over; text on screen)
β
green screen effect
β
at least one b roll clip
β
30-45s total
5: End of the block
πMake a filming schedule for next class.
πQuestions about filming.
πShow, Tell, or Draw!
(DS board games; Pictionary on the ProBoard; Walk & Talk at the track)
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, Finishing the PSA; Storytellers Book Promo kickoff!
Nov. 26th ~
πclub day schedule: B3 & B4 are one hour; club is last hour
πNO SCHOOL: 11/27 - 11/29; Mon., Dec. 2nd will be a SILVER DAY
πHomework (IF NEEDED) is to redo the vodcast on your CB using WeVideo or the camera app.
1st Thing:
Re-read the "Vodcast #2" assignment in Week 14 - I have added two items.
Create a cue card on your iMac using the Stickies app (like we did for the first one). I have added an example using my "bullying" topic.
Then,
π¦ (Jeremiah, Jamir, William, Braylen, Felix) Study your script independently for filming today.
π¦ Then, make an AUDIO choice for Silent Studio Vodcasting. You can listen to music or other audio while making a Student Choice or doing work for another class.
2: Set up your work station:
-Photo Booth (iMac) or camera app (CB)
-Audio choice for when you're NOT vodcasting/WAITING to vodcast
Vodcast in a 5-min session when it's your turn.
3: Two groups will film. Then, work with your group:
-check your script grade (bottom of your script)
-continue editing in WeVideo
-submit your finished PSA to the assignment in the "DS6 PSA" topic (top of the Classwork tab):
β
clearly said or read tips, tricks, strategies, etc.
β
evidence from your topic article (voice over; text on screen)
β
green screen effect
β
at least one b roll clip
β
30-45s total
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Presenting the PSA; Presenting Week 10, either/or; Show, Tell, or Draw free time!
Nov. 22ndΒ
1st Things:
π¦ Read about the assignment in Week 14: Vodcast #2. We will vodcast next class.
π¦ Watch your clips from last class (check your email for the folder link). Sign up to film today, if needed.
(check your email for the folder link)
π¦ Then, make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, until we move on...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Audience Rows: I will answer your questions about the PSA, WeVideo, and Vodcast #2.
4: Build your film in WeVideo:
β
clearly said or read tips, tricks, strategies, etc.
β
evidence from your topic article (voice over; text on screen)
β
green screen effect
β
at least one b roll clip
β
30-45s total
5: End of the block
πMake a filming schedule for next class.
πQuestions about filming.
πShow, Tell, or Draw -- we'll choose an ending date for the winning team to choose B1 free time! (DS board games; Pictionary on the ProBoard; Walk & Talk at the track)
Coming Up: Vodcast #2; Presenting Week 10, Exploring WeVideo projects; final copy of PSA script; Finishing the PSA;Β
Nov. 20th
1st Things:
Study your script independently if you're filming today.
Look at your PSA clips if you filmed last class (check your email for the folder link).
Then, make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, until we move on...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Work with your group:
-review what you'll film today
-MAKE SURE your script is ON TARGET: read the material in the PSA topic
-begin editing in WeVideo
-make b roll and refilming requests.
4: Film your PSA: we will use the filming schedule.
5: Build your film in WeVideo:
β
clearly said or read tips, tricks, strategies, etc.
β
evidence from your topic article (voice over; text on screen)
β
green screen effect
β
at least one b roll clip
β
30-45s total
6: End of the block
πMake a filming schedule for next class.
πQuestions about filming.
πShow, Tell, or Draw -- TODAY'S WINNER CHOOSES OUR 20 MIN OF FREE TIME NEXT CLASS! (DS board games; Pictionary on the ProBoard; Walk & Talk at the track)
Next class: Show, Tell, or Draw free time! continue building your film
Coming Up: final copy of PSA script; Finishing the PSA; Presenting Week 10, either/or; Vodcast #2
Nov. 18th
1st Things:
πOops! Happy (belated) Birthday, Jeremiah!!!
Study your script independently.
Look at your PSA clips if you filmed last class (check your email for the folder link). Then, make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, until we move on...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Work with your group:
-review what you'll film today
-MAKE SURE your script is ON TARGET: read the material in the PSA topic
-begin editing in WeVideo
-make b roll and refilming requests.
4: Film your PSA: we will use the filming schedule.
5: End of the block
πMake a filming schedule for next class.
πQuestions about filming.
πShow, Tell, or Draw
Next class: begin building your film with last class's film clip OR rehearse your script
Coming Up: filming the PSA, cont.; Presenting Week 10, either/or; Vodcast #2
Nov. 14th
1st Thing:
Do these things in order:
1)Check your email for your released quiz & check PowerSchool for your current DS average. See me with questions!
2)Complete makeup work:
~Finish/submit the Week 12 "CER in PSA" assignment (late grade)
~Check your grade for Week 10 "Exploring WeVideo" - revise, if needed!
3)Study your script independently.
4)Make b roll requests (come up to me anytime during 1st thing:)
5)Set up your choice-with-audio for when other groups are filming. Then, make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, until we move on...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Rehearse with your group.
4: Film your PSA: I will choose groups randomly. Your film clip(s) will be shared to you by me from Drive.
5: End of the block
πMake a filming schedule for next class.
πQuestions about filming.
πShow, Tell, or Draw
Next class: begin building your film with last class's film clip OR rehearse your script
Coming Up: filming the PSA, cont.; Presenting Week 10, either/or; Vodcast #2
Nov. 12th - be ready to start filming next class!
1st Thing:
π Check out this Scratch Mod of Incredibox by Jason Whiting(8th): https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1090150509
π Look over the DS6 PSA Project slide deck - we are taking the quiz shortly!
π Make any Student Choice...
2: Complete the quiz in Week 12. Study your script independently when you're done. Make any Student Choice if you're still waiting for us to move on...
3: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
4: Audience Rows:
ποΈ Review the b roll folder in Classroom -- any new requests?
ποΈ Week 12 classwork: Adding CER to your script: spoken dialogue; text-on-screen; voice over; other ideas?
ποΈ Using your topic-related article: "find" tool
5: Complete the "Adding CER to the PSA"Β (Week 12 classwork/slides 6 & 8 will be graded) - everyone in your group needs to complete this.
6: End of Class:
πShow, Tell, orΒ Draw
Coming Up: Presenting Week 10, either/or; DS Equipment film; filiming the PSA; Vodcast #2
Nov. 8th:
HW = Week 11 assignment
1st Thing:
π If you _did not_ have your headset last class, show it to me today (participation grade)
π Read the material in the PSA topic of Classroom "DS6 PSA Project." (Really read it - there is a quiz next class!)
π Study your script to memorize your lines.
π Make any Student Choice...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Script Read:
π§ Work with another group (listed below) to do a script read: you read theirs; they read yours; both groups give each other feedback.
π§ Answer these questions for the other group:
1. What is their topic?
2. What tips/strategies is their PSA trying to teach?
3. Is there anything you would suggest they change or add?
Groups:
Gus' & Ahmaya's
Khaliya's & Bryn's
Natsuhime's & Mahki's
La'Keim's & Ethan's
Jahshere's &Β Felix's
4: You will have 10 min. to:
-edit your script
-practice your script in your group
-discuss at least one b roll request.
~We will add the CER next class.
5: End of Class:
π request b roll
π homework
πShow, Tell, orΒ Draw
Coming Up: PSA researched fact; Presenting Week 10, either/or; DS Equipment film; Vodcast #2: your PSA plan; filming the PSA
Nov. 6th: 2nd Quarter Begins
HW = Memorize your lines in the PSA script
1st Thing:
π«΅ Complete Week 10 assignment.
π«΅ Watch "PSAs: 6th Gr. Transitions" from the DS Gallery -- watch any THREE from each class.
π«΅ Then, make an artwork choice.
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Audience Rows
π Review the PSA project parameters: Classroom > PSA Project Info (slide)
πPlanning b-roll in your script: "Great Computer Challenge" video entry; b-roll requests from last year's DS6ers
π Your questions about the script and filming the PSA
π printing your script for your "script read" group
Groups:
Gus' & Ahmaya's
Khaliya's & Bryn's
Natsuhime's & Mahki's
La'Keim's & Ethan's
Jahshere's &Β Felix's
4: You will have 10 min. to finish/print your script. See me to print in color.
5: Do a script read with your assigned group. Revise your script if needed (i.e.: feedback from classmates; things you forgot; b roll you're requesting
6:Β End of Class:
π request b roll
π homework
πShow, Tell, orΒ Draw
Coming Up: PSA project overview + researched fact; Presenting Week 10, either/or; DS Equipment film; Vodcast #2: your PSA plan; filming the PSA
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1st Quarter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oct. 31st ~
1st Thing:
Complete Week 9 assignments: WeVideo Green Screen & DS Organization.
I will sync with your iMac to check the organization assignment.
Complete Week 10 assignments. Β
Then, make any Student Choice ....
2: Audience Rows:
π€© Questions about Week 10 assignments? (You may present either/both next week!) Β
π€© I will review the PSA script requirements + the DS Product Rubric.
~ The "great script" test: If you could print it out and share it with another group, could they make your film for you (pretty close to what you planned)?
3: Work with your group to:
~ Use your idea board to finish the script.
~ We will do script reads next class.
4:Β Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
5: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: researching PSA topic; filming the PSA; Vodcast #2
Oct. 29th ~ I am out today. Complete your assignments in Week 10 of Classroom.
Oct. 25th ~ I will be out next class. Your assignments will be in Week 10; two WeVideo mini projects + a challenge:)
1st Thing:
Complete Week 9 assignments: WeVideo Green Screen & DS Organization. I will walk around to help with WeVideo & check the organization assignment. Β
Then, make Student Choice #2, #4, #10 or #11 -OR- browse the DS Gallery....
2: Audience Rows: I will review:
~ Tuesday's assignments
~ Making a script for the PSA: center alignment; sharing
~ The "great script" test: If you could print it out and share it with another group, could they make your film for you (pretty close to what you planned)?
3: Work with your group to:
~ Start/share a center-aligned script: to each other as editors & to Mrs. Wilson as a commenter.
~ Use your idea board to begin the script.
~ We will have much more time for this on next Thursday.
4:Β Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
5: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; researching PSA topic; scripting the PSA
Oct. 23rd
1st Thing:
Complete the Week 9 green screen assignment. Then, complete the Week 9 Desktop Organization assignment. Finally, make Student Choice #2, #4, #10 or #11 -OR- browse the DS Gallery....
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: I will check your desktop organization as you return to Student Choices from 1st Thing. You may submit the assignment once I have left your iMac.
4: Present your Mini Me Show: Ridley; Makhai
5: Participate in a script-reading activity. Then:
-One person in your group will open a blank G.Doc.
-ShareΒ the doc to your group as "editor" and to Mrs. Wilson as "commenter."
-Begin composing a centered script for the DS6 PSA.
6: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; researching PSA topic; scripting the PSA
Oct. 21st
1st Things:
πNathan, Makhai, & Ridley: come see me after announcements.
β½Go to Classroom, Week 9. Watch the film about how to do the green screen effect in WeVideo.
βΎThen, finish makeup work ("CER in PSAs" assignment) or revise your Mini Me Show (optional).
πFinally, make any Student Choice...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Watch a demo of WeVideo basics & the green screen effect.
4: Participate in a class film with the green screen. START the assignment in Week 9 "WeVideo Green Screen Effect." Notice that it's not due until next classπ
5: Present your Mini Me Show: Ridley; Makhai
6: Play Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; researching PSA topic; scripting the PSA
Oct. 17th
1st Thing:
π» Complete Week 8 "CER in PSAs" assignment, if needed:
Ridley & Makhai.
π» Watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from all classes except S3.
π» Make any Student Choice.
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Participate in a teacher-led activity to complete your PSA idea board.
4: Present your Mini Me Show. (We will take a break in between shows.)
5: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: Claim/Evidence/Reasoning for PSA project; presenting the last Mini Me Shows; WeVideo: green screen & the basics
Oct. 15th
1st Thing:
Donte: DS Featuring ME! poster (Week 3)
π If you're going on the field trip, come talk to me right after announcements: Gus, Felix, Bryn, William, Jackson.
π Complete the "CER in PSAs" assignment in Classroom, Week 8.
π -Then, make Student Choice #3, #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, or #16.
2: Make an artwork choice as I read TGSH.
3: Complete an idea board for your DS6 PSA.
4: Present your Mini Me Show. (We will take a break in between shows.)
5: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: Claim/Evidence/Reasoning for PSA project; presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Oct. 11th
1st Thing:
Watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from ALL other classes: start at the bottom of each class page. Watch the newly-added shows. When you come to a show you've seen, go to the next class.
-Then, make Student Choice #3, #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, or #16.
2: Complete a comprehension activity while I read The Great Shelby Holmes (TGSH):
π€ Go to Classroom, week 7: Β "Claim, Evidence, & Reasoning(CER)" assignment.
π€ Complete the top section (TGSH) as I read Ch.9.
3: Kick off for DS6 PSA project:
π Review answers for Slide 2 & TGSH: How did you draw your conclusions? What evidence do you have?
π Look at each step of CER. Put each one into your own words.
π Water Conservation PSA: as a class, identify C, E, & R.
π Kindness PSA: on your own and then with a shoulder partner, identify C, E, & R.
π€© Discuss how you will use CER in your DS6 PSA
4: Present your Mini Me Show. (We will take a break in between shows.)
5: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: Claim/Evidence/Reasoning for PSA project; presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Oct. 9th
Participation Grade today:)
1st Thing:
I will do a headset check.
Continue to make the Mini Me Show: Donte, Jahshere, Miah, Khaliya, Madyson, Brodee.
Finish the DS Featuring ME poster: Donte
If you're finished with the Mini Me Show:
-Watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from ALL other classes.
-Then, make Student Choice #3, #4, #7, #8, #9, #10, #13, or #16.
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Present your Mini Me Show. (We will take a break in between shows.)
4: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: Claim/Evidence/Reasoning for PSA project; presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Oct. 7th
1st Thing:
*Complete/finish the week 3 poster assignment: Donte, Nathan
Continue to make the Mini Me Show. When you're finished:
-submit your film to the week 4 assignment in classroom
-follow these steps to make your own FREE coloring page:
π¨Click on the "How To" tab.
π¨Scroll down to the bottom:Β "Free Coloring Pages: Mimi Panda Site" and watch my tutorial film.
π¨Go to Mimi Panda and create 1-3 coloring pages.
π¨Color your printed page(s); or make another artwork choice...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Use rapid-fire brainstorming in Socratic Circles: we will complete topic #3.
4: Present your Mini Me Show.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Oct. 3rd: no DS instruction due to MAP Math testing
Oct. 1st
Participation Grade + headset check today
1st Thing:
I will do a headset check.
Continue to make the Mini Me Show. When you're finished:
-submit your film to the week 4 assignment in classroom
-go to the DS Gallery > PSAs: 6th Gr. Transitions (old name for you upcoming project) > click the arrow to watch at least 2 films from each class
-make an artwork choice...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Use rapid-fire brainstorming in Socratic Circles: we will complete topics #2 & #3.
4: Present your Mini Me Show.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Sept. 27th
1st Thing: Continue to make the Mini Me Show. When you're finished:
-Go to the DS Gallery: check out what's new on the Artwork page, the "Raymond Colbert, Jr." page under Artwork, and the "Seahawk Films" page
-get an audio splitter & ask a classmate to preview it for you; use the rubric as a guideline
-submit your film to the week 4 assignment in classroom
-make a Student Choice...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Use rapid-fire brainstorming in Socratic Circles. Our topics will be about the upcoming DS6 PSAs film project.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw.
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; DS6 PSA
Sept. 25th ~ 12:40 - 2:10 (SOL testing schedule)
Watch your email for vodcast grade sheet
1st Things:
π₯Go to the Rubrics page and re-read the Participation rubric.
π₯Go to the How To tab and hover down to "Brainstorm." Watch Videos #3 & #4 on this page. Be ready to tell me 1 way TO Brainstorm and 1 way NOT TO brainstorm. (you can type this on a G.Doc. or just remember it).
π₯Work on the Mini Me Show when you're done.
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Β Audience Rows:
π‘Watch Video #3 again: Why is one group member hesitant to share his idea?
What are some ways NOT TO brainstorm?
π‘Watch Video #4 again: How does the group remember everyone's ideas?
What are some ways TO brainstorm?
4: Participate in Brainstorm Lists (classwork grade). Our topics will be based on your first film: "DS PSAs."
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Socratic Circles brainstorming
Sept. 23rd
Watch your email for vodcast grade sheet
1st Thing: Make any Student Choice until I start reading...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Create a folder in Drive called "Digital Studio.
Then, Audience Rows:
--> Mini Me Show rubric
--> We will takeΒ two class pictures. I will answer any iMovie questions you have:)
3: Continue making the Mini Me Show. When I call your name, add your Name Tile to the class poster.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Socratic Circles brainstorming
Sept. 19th
1st Thing:
Read about how the Ken Burns Effect got its name.
Go to this Apple Support page and read about how to add video effects.
Complete the Mini Me Show quiz - use the task card for answers!Β (Week 4 of Classroom)
Make any Student Choice until I start reading...
2: Make an artwork choice as I read The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Create a folder in Drive called "Digital Studio.
Then, Audience Rows:
--> Mini Me Show rubric
--> Take a look at a preview film about Ken Burns, the filmmaker; and, how to use the KB effect in iMovie.
--> We will takeΒ two class pictures. I will answer any iMovie questions you have:)
3: Begin making the Mini Me Show.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Socratic Circles brainstorming
Sept. 17th:
1st Thing:
Check your Exit Ticket grade in PowerSchool this week. I have commented on something you wrote/asked:)
Finish Week 3 assignments: vodcast; quiz; poster.
Then, make Student Choice #2, #3, #4, or #5, only.Β
2: Make an artwork choice (Student Choice #3) as I read from the class novel: The Great Shelby Holmes.
3: Proofread the DS feat./YOU poster: delete any magenta directions; check spelling; delete sample slide; re-submit
4: Audience Rows:
Watch & participate in a demo of iMovie basics. Start the Mini Me Show project.
5: Play Show, Tell, or Draw:
-Audience Rows: review the rules.
-Go to the Classes tab & click on it. Look at the pictures to see which team you're on and where to put your chair.
-Choose team names.
-Learn the show, tell, or draw options of the game.
Coming Up: "Mini Me Show" iMovie tutorial; DS Power Skill: brainstorming with Socratic Circles
Sept. 13th: Mrs. Wilson is absent today. Complete the two assignments for today in Week 3 of Classroom.
Sept. 11th
1st Thing:
Re-read these rubrics from the Rubrics page (under the Student Resources tab):
Participation
Vodcasting
Then, browse the DS Portaportal (link on our homepage) to find sites that have sound. Stay on these sites until we move on...
2: Audience Rows - bring your CB:
--> Review DS Procedures & the DS Site: Name Stick participation!
--> Review Friday's poster + quiz assignments.
--> Review the Vodcast Pretest assignment.Β
3: Complete the Vodcast Pretest:
--> Choose a topic on which you can speak and give opinions.
--> Use the Stickies app to make a list of talking points.
--> When it is your turn, use your 5 min. to do as many 30s clips as you want. Submit your "best" one.
--> When it is NOT your turn, browse the sound-based sites on the DS Portaportal.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
-"Draw" for 1pt.
HW:
1)BROWSE THE DS SITE TO BE FAMILIAR WITH ALL THE PAGES ("LOOK-IT-UP" QUIZ FRIDAY)
2)REDO VODCAST USING YOUR CB, IF NECESSARY
Coming Up: learn to play Spinning Portaportal; finish the vodcast Pre-test; "DS, Featuring ME!" poster; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorialΒ
Sept. 9th
1st Thing:
Read these rubrics from the Rubrics page (under the Student Resources tab):
Participation
Vodcasting
Then, browse the DS Gallery(stay on this task until we move on):
--> The link is on the DS site homepage.
--> Plug in your headset or earbuds on the left side (bottom) of your iMac. (No headset? π² Borrow from the top drawer of the filing cabinet (under the flag).
--> Go to the "Mini Me Show Fall 2023" and click the drop-down arrow to browse films from all classes.
2: Audience Rows:
--> Review DS Procedures: Name Stick participation!
--> Mrs. Wilson will be absent on Friday: poster + quiz assignments.
--> Watch a teacher demo of Vodcast Pretest.
--> Read the pretest assignment in Classroom, week 3.Β
3: Complete the Vodcast Pretest:
--> Choose a topic on which you can speak and give opinions.
--> Use the Stickies app to make a list of talking points.
--> When it is your turn, use your 5 min. to do as many 30s clips as you want. Submit your "best" one.
--> When it is NOT your turn, browse the DS Gallery.
FINISH/REDO THIS FOR HOMEWORK USING YOUR CB, IF NECESSARY
4: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
-"Draw" for 1pt.
Coming Up: learn to play Spinning Portaportal; finish the vodcast Pre-test; "DS, Featuring ME!" poster; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorialΒ
Sept. 5th
1st Things:
π€«Turn in any lab agreements or student data sheets.
π€«Finish the Name Tile & Exit Ticket.Β
π€«Continue to solve the Welcome to DS puzzle SILENTLY & INDEPENDENTLY. Make any Student ChoiceΒ when you've done as much as you can do!
2: Audience Rows (bring your CB):
--> homework assignments posted in Classroom (submit lab agreement, if you turned it in)
-->I will review expectations for the "Welcome..." puzzle.
--> Review DS Procedures: Name Stick participation!
3: Take a tour of the DS lab & studio to complete a Welcome to DS puzzle. Ask Mrs. Wilson questions, too:
--> work with a partner (name sticks) for 10 min.
--> work in your Name Game groups* to solve everyone's puzzle
*Go to the Classes tab to see the pics of your groups - click right on the word "Classes"
4: Audience Rows:
--> Check your puzzle answers; spelling counts!
--> Learn about "DS Product Rubric" and your Name Tile grade.
--> Review the Selfie assignment.
5: Complete the Selfie assignment.
-Turn it in (Wk. 2 in Classroom0
-DS make up work (name tile; exit ticket); then, Student Choice.
Β
6: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
-"Draw" for 1pt.
Coming Up: Vodcast Pre-test; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
1st Things:
π€«Ridley: See me about your club day choice!
π€«Turn in any lab agreements or student data sheets.
π€«Finish the Name Tile & Exit Ticket.Β
π€«Then, make any Student Choice. (Look at the tabs at the top of this site. "Student Choices" is at the top right side!)
2: Audience Rows (bring your CB):
--> homework assignments posted in Classroom (submit lab agreement, if you turned it in)
-->I will review expectations for the "Welcome..." puzzle.
--> Review DS Procedures: Name Stick participation!
3: Take a tour of the DS lab & studio to complete a Welcome to DS puzzle. Ask Mrs. Wilson questions, too:
--> work silently/independently for 5 min.
--> work with a partner (name sticks) for 20 min.
--> work in your Name Game groups* to solve everyone's puzzle
*Go to the Classes tab to see the pics of your groups - click right on the word "Classes"
4: Audience Rows:
--> Check your puzzle answers; spelling counts!
--> Watch a teacher demo of the Selfie assignment.
--> Complete the Selfie assignment.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
-"Draw" for 1pt.
Coming Up: Vodcast Pre-test; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
HW:
1) Parent signature on Computer Lab Agreement
2) Finish your Exit Ticket.
Aug. 28
1st Things:
Read the Club Day descriptions. Be ready to tell me your club choice & have a 2nd choice ready.
Continue the "Welcome..." task card, Steps #1 - #5. Complete the Day 1 exit ticket (Google Classroom, wk. 1)
I will call you up to turn in your lab agreement & Data Verification papers.Β
2: Audience Rows:
Submit the lab agreement in Classroom IF you turned it in.
I will review expectations for the name tile & the puzzle.
Review DS Procedures: Name Stick participation!
3: Continue 1st Thing tasks.
4: Meeting of the Minds: Name Game!
5: Take a tour of the DS lab & studio to complete a Welcome to DS puzzle. Ask Mrs. Wilson questions, too!
6: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
-"Draw" for 1pt.
Coming Up: Selfies in Photo Booth; Vodcast Pre-test; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
HW:
1) Parent signature on Computer Lab Agreement
2) Finish your Exit Ticket.
Aug. 26
1st Thing: Welcome to DS! Read your lab agreement & begin your "Welcome..." task card. (We will do lockers, Chromebooks, and Club Day sign ups after announcements.)
2: Meeting of the Minds: Name Game!
3: Audience Rows: Learn about DS procedures & KGC guidelines. Test your knowledge in a Think, Pair, Share activities throughout the presentation.Β
4: (if we have time) Take a tour of the DS lab & studio to complete a Welcome to DS puzzle. Ask Mrs. Wilson questions, too!
5: Exit Ticket: Go to Classroom and complete the form at the end of class.
HW:
1) Parent signature on Computer Lab Agreement
2) Finish your Exit Ticket.
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