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June 9th & 11th
11:15 - 12:55 (lunch @11:55)
1st Thing:
I will need some help taking down things in the lab; then:
Awkward Dinosaur -OR- DS Games - OR -
🆕 Pieces of a Story with "Storymatic*" cards:
*Jackson, Liam, & Kara will remember a version of this from 6th grade DS
>draw two yellow cards to make one character; draw one or two blue cards to start your story idea
>on the iMac, open a G.Doc. and call it "Pieces Story"; open the DS Portaportal in another tab
>on that G.Doc., type 2 sentences** to start off your original story idea
>when you hear the "fairy tale sound effect", move to the iMac on your RIGHT (Brielle to #22; Jason to #1; Daniel to #5)
>read what has been typed so far; type ONE NEW sentence to continue that story
>when you get to the iMac to the LEFT of your assigned seat, type an ending of 1-2 sentences
>we will type the stories before lunch, and read them after lunch!
(**Daniel: see me for more info on this activity!)
(June 11th)
🥇Awkward Dinosaur, student run (any variation of the game) -OR-
🥈Divide the class in two teams; each team pick a DS Game.
June 5th
Two more classes: Mon., 6/9 & Wed., 6/11 - 11:15 - 12:55 (lunch @11:55)
1st Thing:
🎭Watch your Awkward 🦖 film from the "Improv" page on the DS Gallery.
🆕 Read slides 8 & 9 from the Awkward 🦖 slide deck (week 38).
👏Watch FIVE NEW IOMs from the B4 page; 2nd DRAFT by Anthony, Kayden, & Wilson on the S1 page.
🎬Watch 2 New-to-you WeVideo Challenge films from each of the other 5 classes.
🏁 Make any Student Choice...
2: Awkward Dinosaur, speed rounds:
🦕Pair up.
🦕Each of you take a character card & an attribute card.
🦕(using slides 8 & 9) When it's your turn, have a conversation or act out a scene of your choosing in which you give clues to your character's identify. We will try to guess.
3: ...more improv...
June 3rd: IMPROV!!!
1st Things:
🖥️Read the rules for "Awkward Dinosaur" (Week 38)
🎖️Finish the DS Games Review film: every group except Jason & Daniel. Cameron, Jackson, & Liam and Brielle, Charlotte, & Olivia: read my comment on your video submission.
📩 Charlotte, Emmanuel, Olivia: Mr. Trueblood says you can go to his room & work on your Signature Experience presentation ~ let me know!
🎆Watch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery...
>Earth Month PSAs: S4 (new ones from 8th graders)
>7th grade GLF: S4 FINAL VERSION!!!
>WeVideo Creative Challenge: Watch at least TWO NEW films from the other five classes.
2: Present your PSA, WCC, & GLF (Zy'eir):
3: Warm up: 5s Trivia!
4: Improv: "Awkward Dinosaur"
May 30th
1st Thing:
💃8th graders: I will send you two-at-a-time to get your dance tix from Mrs. Leyva🕺🏾
🦩Earth Month PSA & WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2): Emmanuel
🖥️ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025
>Earth Month PSAs: S4
>"WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes.
>(if needed) Finish watching the DS Games films in Week 36.
2: Present your Earth Month PSA(Emmanuel; Zy'eir) & WeVideo Creative Challenge (Brielle, ?anyone else?).
3: 5s Trivia! to warm up; DS Games groups!
Coming Up: Presentations of PSAs & WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 28th
1st Thing:
🌴Earth Month PSA: Daniel
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2): Emmanuel, Jackson
🖥️ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025
>GLFs, S4 (drafts)
>Earth Month PSAs: S4
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes.
>Finish watching the DS Games films in Week 36.
2: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard, if you haven't already.
3: 5s Trivia! to warm up; DS Games
Coming Up: Presentations of PSAs & WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 23rd (11:15 - 12:55; lunch @11:25)
1st Thing:
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2): Emmanuel, Jackson; Cally
🖥️ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present).
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page (start at the bottom)
2: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard, if you haven't already.
3: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: Presentations of PSAs & WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 21st (FYI: Friday is an early close day. B3 will be 11:15 - 12:55 with lunch @11:55)
1st Thing:
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2): Charlotte; Cameron; Emmanuel; Andrew; Jackson; Kyilee; Cally; Olivia
🖥️ Go to the DS Gallery and watch new-to-you:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025
>PSAs: Earth Month
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present).
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page (start at the bottom)
2: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard, if you haven't already.
3: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: Presentations of PSAs & WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 19th
1st Thing: Complete any missing Classroom assignments in order of due date:
🌴 Earth Month PSA (5/5): Cally, Zy'eir
🍍Feedback #2 (5/7): Cameron, Andrew, Kyilee, Cally, Zy'eir
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2): Everybody but JASON!!!!!
🖥️ Go to the DS Gallery and watch:
>Invent-O-Mercials from 2025
> "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present).
>films you haven't seen from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page
2: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard, if you haven't already.
4: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: Presentations of PSAs & WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 15th 2:15 - 3:45
1st Thing: Complete any missing Classroom assignments in order of due date:
🌴 Earth Month PSA (5/5): Emmanuel, Cameron, Zy'eir, Cally
🍍Feedback #2 (5/7): Cameron, Andrew, Kyilee, Cally, Zy'eir
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2).
🖥️ Watch "WeVideo Creative Challenge" films from _other_ classes (your class will present).
🎞️Watch films _you haven't yet seen_ from the DS Gallery "Seahawk Films" page.
2: 7th grade will present their GLF for feedback based on the rubric.
3: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard.
4: 5s Trivia!
Coming Up: PSA; WeVideo Challenge; ? ??maybe some improv???
May 13th: SOL Schedule 3:30 - 3:49
5s Trivia!
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.
2: Complete the quiz. Move on to task 3 when you're done...
3: Complete Classroom assignments in order of due date:
🌴 Earth Month PSA (5/5)
🍍Feedback #2 (5/7)
🐠 GLF (5/7)
🦩WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2).
4: Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard.
While we're in audience rows, we'll review both the calendar and remaining DS assignments.
Coming Up: GLF; PSA; WeVideo Challenge
May 7th
Forward Feedback quiz: May 9th. See May 5th post in Classroom stream for more info.
⛑️ Complete Classroom assignments in order of due date: Earth Month PSA (May 5), Feedback #2 (due today), GLF (due today), WeVideo Creative Challenge (6/2).
2: (As long as no one needs to film for GLF...) Present your Earth Month PSA. Turn in your storyboard.
While we're in audience rows, we'll review both the calendar and remaining DS assignments.
3: Continue assignments listed in 1st Thing.
Coming Up: Feedback quiz; GLF & PSA; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
May 5th
1st Things
🍎At the beginning of class, meet with your grade-level group to talk about what you need to do to finish GLF.
🍊Zy'eir: be ready to film)
💛7th graders need three 8th graders to watch their GLF.
🍏Finish the Earth Month PSA: due today (homework?)
💙Read the KGC May Newspaper.
🫐Work on the Feedback #2 assignment in Classroom Week 33.
🪻If finished with the PSA, turn in your storyboard & make a Student Choice.
2: GLF:
We are using this block to finish or come close to finishing GLF, PSA, & FB #2.
Any finished films will be presented today.
Coming Up: GLF & PSA clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
May 1st afternoon (4th block time slot) due to MAP testing
1st Things
🥇At the beginning of class, meet with your grade-level group to talk about what you'll film today and other film-related tasks (Zy'eir: look over your clips from 4/29)
🥈Begin the Feedback #2 assignment in Classroom Week 33.
🥉Continue the Earth Month PSA*. If finished with the PSA, make a Student Choice.
*Due May 5th
2: GLF:
When you are not directly involved with GLF, work on the Earth Month PSA.
🕖 7th graders will film, if needed.
💤 Zy'eir will film, if needed.
🎱 8th graders will continue filming.
Coming Up: GLF filming; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 29th
1st Things
🥇Zy'eir: finish GLF script.
🥈Continue planning your Earth Month special topic. Read about the storyboard requirements & rubric in Week 31.
2: GLF:
When you are not directly involved with GLF, work on the Earth Month PSA.
🕖 7th graders will film.
💤 Zy'eir: you can film as soon as your script/storyboard are done.
🎱 8th graders will review clips/do a sit-down rehearsal. You can continue filming GLF after Zy'eir (or next class).
Coming Up: GLF filming; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 25th (Cameron, Zy'eir, & Jackson on field trip until ~~ 1pm)
Club Day Schedule: 12:40 - 1:35
1st Things:
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.
🥇Zy'eir: finish GLF script. Cally & Kyilee: finish storyboard
🥈Continue planning your Earth Month special topic. Read about the storyboard requirements in Week 31.
2: GLF:
When you are not directly involved with GLF, work on the Earth Month PSA.
🕖 7th graders will film @12:40.
💤 Zy'eir: you can film as soon as your script/storyboard are done.
🎱 8th graders will review clips/do a sit-down rehearsal. You can continue filming GLF after Zy'eir (or next class).
Coming Up: GLF filming; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 23rd - SOL Schedule 9:10 - 10:40, 7th grade only
1st Things:
🥇Finish GLF script & storyboard.
🥈Continue planning your Earth Month special topic. Read about the storyboard requirements in Week 31.
2: GLF:
When you are not directly involved with GLF, work on the Earth Month PSA.
👀Watch clip(s) from last class.
🎦 Continue filming GLF when storyboard is done.
Coming Up: GLF filming; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 21st
1st Things:
🥇7th grade & Zy'eir; finish GLT script. Cally & Kyilee; Emmanuel & Daniel: finish storyboard
🥈Watch any of the last 3 FINISHED Feature Films on the S4 page (if you didn't last time): Israel's; Ayden's group's; Madelyn's
🥉Continue planning your Earth Month special topic. Read about the storyboard requirements in Week 31.
🍀Complete DS Makeup work: Daniel (bookmark). Then, make any Student Choice...
2: GLF:
When you are not directly involved with GLF, work on the Earth Month PSA.
🕖 7th graders will do a sit-down rehearsal.
🎱 8th graders will continue filming GLF when storyboard is done & after we review proper use of the Studio.
💤 Zy'eir: you can film as soon as your script/storyboard are done.
Coming Up: GLF filming; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 17th
1st Things:
🥇Watch the DS Equipment film (Click on the How To tab. The film is at the top of that page.). Then, take the quiz in Week 31. (You can use the film to search up the answers, if needed)
🥈Watch the last 3 FINISHED Feature Films on the S4 page: Israel's; Ayden's group's; Madelyn's
🥉Begin planning your Earth Month special topic. Read about the storyboard requirements in Week 31.
🍀Complete DS Makeup work: Daniel (bookmark). Then, make any Student Choice...
2: Audience Rows:
🦜 Q&A: GLF; Earth Month ST
👀 Watch the Feature Film Cally, Charlotte, Emmanuel, & Kyilee
3: GLF:
🎱 8th graders will begin filming GLF - directors will call students as they need them. When you are waiting, return to 1st Thing with Earth Month being the priority.
🕖 7th graders will finish their script & do a sit-down rehearsal. I will give you a time.
💤 Zy'eir: you can film as soon as your script is done.
Coming Up: GLF filming; 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.
🍬Complete the "KGC VT Feedback #1" classwork assignment in Classroom Week 31.
🐇 Read the "Earth Month" Special Topic in Week 31. Be ready with any questions or suggestions.
🐣 Make any Student Choice. I have new coloring sheets, which you can request to be printed:)
2: Audience Rows:
🎞️Review KGC VT Feedback #1. Submit the assignment.
📽️GLF plans Q&A: 8th graders need to do another rehearsal film, one costar at a time. 7th graders: what is your status in terms of making a rehearsal film?
🎥Earth Month Special Topic Q&A
3: GLF script writers will finish the script(project grade); storyboard artists(classwork grade) can start any time. Everyone else: Special Topic.
4: If we have time, groups will pair up to interpret each other's scripts for feedback.
5: RTTB!
Coming Up: Rehearsal filming + DS Equipment; printing DS bookmarks; Scripting & storyboarding the IOM; DS Equipment; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 4th - 7th grade, only (BONUS: Zy'eir, too!!!)
1st Thing:
🚨Complete DS makeup work:
Feature Film: Emmanuel & Charlotte
👀Watch Abby & Afiya's finished Feature Film from S4 on the DS Gallery.
🍨 Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: GLF:
7th graders: finish your script & begin your storyboard; be ready to film or practice film @ about 1:20.
3: Sh/T/D, RTTB, Pictionary - 7th grade (and Zy'eir) choice!
Coming Up: pecial Topic: Earth Month; Planning & filming the GLF; DS Equipment review; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
April 2nd
1st Thing:
🚨Complete DS makeup work:
Zy'eir GLF quiz in Week 30 (look-it-up quiz)
Feature Film: Emmanuel's group (finished film OR 1st draft submitted by 1:50pm)
👀Watch new-to-you Feature Films from S4 on the DS Gallery. (optional) Email me feedback to give to those students whose films are "1st drafts."
🍨 Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: GLF:
8th graders will continue to film any part of their film or any practice parts. (12:50 - 1:20) If you need more time (due to your field trip on Friday), let me know ASAP! Then, make a storyboard.
7th graders: finish your script & begin your storyboard; be ready to film or practice film @ about 1:20.
3: MoTM:
8th graders: GLF Q&A; make a plan for April 15th
Coming Up: Planning & filming the GLF; DS Equipment review; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
March 31st
1st Thing:
⏰Liam to Ms. Klotz (as soon as 8th completes their practice film ~~1:25)
💯Complete the GLF quiz.
👀 Watch the "DS Bookmark tutorial film" that was JUST ADDED to Week 29. Revise your bookmark, if needed.
Then:
🚨Complete DS makeup work.
Feature Film: Emmanuel's group
GLF Project Sheet (wk. 28) & Bookmark (wk.29): Charlotte
👀Watch new-to-you DS Gallery films: Storytellers, B1(Madyson) & S1(Allie); Feature Film, S3 (Eva & Maddox); S4 (Liam)
🍨 Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: Audience Rows:
🎞️Present your Feature Film: Andrew
❓👓 Questions/suggestions for the GLF.
3: Compose your script: share to your group script writers as EDITOR and to the rest of your group & me as COMMENTER.
Coming Up: Planning & filming the GLF; DS Equipment review; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
March 27th: (9:10 - 9:55)
1st Thing:
🎂Complete DS makeup work.
Feature Film: Emmanuel's group; Andrew
GLF Project Sheet (wk. 28) & Bookmark (wk.29): Charlotte
Charlotte
🎏Watch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery: Feature Film, S4 (Janice; Isabelle & Lily). Then, make any Student Choice.
2: Audience Rows:
Present your Feature Film: Andrew
👄Meeting of the Minds: each grade level will present their GLF film idea by:
🏛️ stating their overview
🌼 providing details
👓opposite grade level will give feedback
3: Compose your script: share to your group members as EDITOR and to me as COMMENTER.
Coming Up: Scripting & storyboarding the GLF; QUIZ: GLF project info; DS Equipment review; clearing Desktop, Downloads, Trash; Animated Titles in WeVideo; Forward Feedback Unit
March 25th: I am absent today; Mrs. Winder is your sub. All work will be done on the iMac - not the hallway or Studio.
1st Thing:
😬 Begin your DS Bookmark assignment in Week 28.
😃 You can email me if you have any questions.
2: When you finish the bookmark:
🥇 Submit it; do not print it. (I will print in color next class.)
🥈 Work independently on any part of the GLF, if you can.
🥉 Make a Student Choice or do work for another class.
3: If everyone submits the bookmark, you can work in your grade-level group on film plans.
Coming Up: finishing; finishing Feature Film; GLF; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts
March 21st: I will be absent next class. Your assignment will be to make a DS-themed bookmark.
1st Thing:
🐦Check your participation grade in PowerSchool.
☀️ Continue your Feature Film project: Cally's group; Olivia & Brielle; Andrew
☔ watch new-to-you Storytellers '25(B4) & Feature Films '25(S4) from the DS Gallery
⛅ make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Audience Rows:
🖥️ Review the bookmark assignment.
🗣️Present your Feature Film for feedback: Olivia & Brielle; Andrew
🔊Meeting of the Minds: pitch your grade-level film idea
💬Grade-level groups: continue the GLF project sheet.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: GLF project sheet: finishing; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts
March 19th: Participation GradeToday (ran out of time last class)
1st Things: ?Did we complete the "DS Games" part of Copyright & Fair Use? Let me know!
☀️ Continue your Feature Film project: Cally's group; Olivia & Brielle; Andrew
🌈 Add citation info: Jason's group: KFC web address; & Daniel "Media from WeVideo"
☔ watch new-to-you Storytellers '25(B4 & S1) & Feature Films '25(S4) from the DS Gallery
⛅ make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Socratic Circles: participation grade
3: Audience Rows:
🗣️Present your Feature Film for feedback.
🔊Meeting of the Minds: pitch your grade-level film idea
💬Grade-level groups: continue the GLF project sheet.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: GLF project sheet: finishing; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts
March 17th: Participation GradeToday
1st Things:
☘️ Continue your Feature Film project: Cally's group; Olivia & Brielle; Andrew
☘️ If you presented last class, check your email for the rubric.
☘️ Add citation info: Jason's group: KFC web address; & Daniel "Media from WeVideo"
☘️ watch new-to-you Storytellers '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery
☘️ make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Socratic Circles: participation grade
3: Audience Rows:
🗣️Present your Feature Film for feedback.
🔊Meeting of the Minds: pitch your grade-level film idea
💬Grade-level groups: assign roles for planning (Making props; Scripting; Researching Media; Storyboarding; Filming). Add this info to the doc you shared to each other/me.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
March 13th:
1st Things:
🍟 rehearse your script: Andrew
🧋 continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
🍅 watch new-to-you Storytellers '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery
🍱 make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Audience Rows:
🗣️Present your Feature Film for feedback: Daniel; Kara, Jackson, Liam
💬Grade-level groups: develop a 3-5 sentence proposal; choose 1-2 group members who will share your idea.
👥Meeting of the Minds: share your idea.
3: Return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
March 11th: Participation Grade Today
1st Things:
🍟 rehearse your script: Andrew; C/C/E/K group --> Studio
🧋 continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
🍅 watch new-to-you Storytellers '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery
🍱 make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Audience Rows:
⚖️Copyright & Fair Use, next scenario "Call Me Maybe"
🗣️Present your Feature Film for feedback: Daniel; Kara, Jackson, Liam?
💬Grade-level groups: discuss film ideas (i.e.: music montage video)
3: Return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
March 7th
1st Things:
🐾 rehearse your script: all groups who are filming today will begin after task #2
🧦 continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
👣 watch new-to-you Storytellers '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery
🦶 make a Student Choice or choose a Special Topic from the Material in Week 26
2: Audience Rows:
⚖️Copyright & Fair Use, pt.3:
Scenarios: four groups of 3, one group of 2
💬Grade-level groups: discuss film ideas (i.e.: music montage video)
3: Use the Studio for Feature Film: Andrew? Brielle & Olivia? Kyilee, Cally, & Emmanuel.
Everyone else: return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
March 5th
1st Things:
🌳 rehearse your script: all groups who are filming today
💚 continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
🥬 watch Storytellers '25 & Feature Films '25 from the DS Gallery
2: If you are waiting to film/done filming, return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
3: Audience Rows:
⚖️Copyright & Fair Use, pt.3:
Scenarios: four groups of 3, one group of 2
💬Grade-level groups: discuss film ideas (i.e.: music montage video)
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
March 3rd
1st Things:
🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏Congratulations to 🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏🎉🥳👏Brielle (Honorable Mention) & Olivia (Finalist) for Creative Spark!!!
✅See me to take a picture for Creative Spark: Brielle; Olivia; Liam; Kara; Jackson; Daniel; Andrew
🍏 Snow & Go: Cameron
🌳 rehearse your script: all groups who are filming today
💚 continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
2: If you are waiting to film/done filming, return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
3: Copyright & Fair Use, pt.3:
Scenarios: four groups of 3, one group of 2
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
Feb. Feb. 27th
1st Things:
🚨Olivia: I have a message for you about the Boston trip (fr. Mr. Trueblood)
🚨Olivia; Brielle; Cameron; Kyilee; Cally, Charlotte; Daniel: Watch the *DS Equipment film, only the parts about the tripod stage, Vixia camera & memory card:
Click on the "How To" tab ▶️ the film is at the top of the "How To" page.
❄️continue the Copyright & Fair Use puzzle using Week 22 material: Cameron
🏂 Snow & Go: Cameron
🌨️rehearse your script: all groups who are filming today
🏔️continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
2: If you are waiting to film/done filming, return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
3: Copyright & Fair Use, pt.3:
Scenarios: four groups of 3, one group of 2
4: RTTB or Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
Feb. 25th
1st Things:
❄️See me about a special topic: Kara, Liam, & Jackson
☃️Watch the *DS Equipment film: Charlotte; Daniel; Olivia; Brielle; Cameron; Kyilee; Cally
Click on the "How To" tab ▶️ the film is at the top of the "How To" page.
❄️continue the Copyright & Fair Use puzzle using Week 22 material: Cameron
🏂 Snow & Go: Cameron; Zy'eir; Emmanuel; Cally
⛄Copyright & Fair Use quiz: Zy'eir
🌨️rehearse your script: all groups who are filming today
🏔️continue your Feature Film project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"
2: Review DS equipment before filming.
3: If you are waiting to film/done filming, return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
4: Copyright & Fair Use, pt.3:
Scenarios: four groups of 3, one group of 2
5: Display your "Creative Spark" promo poster. Then: Pictionary!
Coming Up: Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; finishing Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
🌹💌💘💝Feb. 14th: 12:40 - 1:35, Club Day Schedule🌹💌💘💝
1st Things: (During this time, I will grade any finished scripts and storyboards.)
🍫continue the Copyright & Fair Use puzzle using Week 22 material
🍭watch your rehearsal clip from 2/12
🍬finish your script & storyboard
🪅start a project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"; begin editing your project if you filmed last class
2: Participate in a stand-up rehearsal which I will film: Andrew; Jason/Cameron/Zy'eir
3: Review DS equipment before filming: if you are filming today, watch the DS Equipment film from the DS site before you get a camera.
Click on the "How To" tab ▶️ the film is at the top of the "How To" page.
4: If you are waiting to film/done filming, return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
5: We will make a filming schedule for next class: Kyliee's group will film in the library (if everything from today is done)
Coming Up: displaying promo posters; Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; reviewing DS Equipment; filming Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
Feb. 12th (Short block on Friday due to Club Day schedule!)
1st Things: (During this time, I will grade any finished scripts and storyboards.)
🍫continue the Copyright & Fair Use puzzle using Week 22 material
🍭watch your rehearsal clip from 2/10
🍬finish your script & storyboard
🪅start a project in iM or WeV; "FeatureFilm_NameNameName"; begin editing your project if you filmed last class
2: Participate in a stand-up rehearsal which I will film: Andrew; Daniel; Jason/Cameron/Zy'eir; Cally/Emmanuel/Charlotte/Kyilee.
3: Review DS equipment before filming: if you are filming today, watch the DS Equipment film from the DS site before you get a camera.
Click on the "How To" tab ▶️ the film is at the top of the "How To" page.
4: If you are waiting to film/done filming,return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
5: We will make a filming schedule for next class: Kyliee's group will film in the library (if everything from today is done)
Coming Up: displaying promo posters; Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; reviewing DS Equipment; filming Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts; LAST PROJECT: GRADE-LEVEL FILM!
Feb. 10th
1st Thing: continue the Copyright & Fair Use puzzle using Week 22 material.
2: Participate in a stand-up rehearsal which I will film.
3: Finish your script revisions & your storyboard. Review DS Equipment.
4: If you are waiting to film/done filming:
🤓 Import your film clip(s) & start your project in iMovie or WeVideo and name it: FeatureFilm_NameNameName
(like this: FeatureFilm_AugeeIndy)
🤓 Return to 1st Thing tasks; make a Student Choice; do work for another class.
5: We will make a filming schedule for next class.
Coming Up: displaying promo posters; Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; reviewing DS Equipment; filming Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts
Feb. 6th ~ 2:15 - 3:00 due to SOL testing
1st Thing:
🍬finish your script
🍭keep working on your storyboard
🍫Charlotte's group will do a script read for Liam's group
2: Participate in an overview of Copyright & Fair Use:
🏫 Use this slide deck in Week 22 to _begin_ completing a puzzle about copyright/fair use.
📚Work with a partner to share answers.
🎒Turn in the puzzle to be completed next class.
3:Build a filming schedule. Plan stand-up/filmed rehearsals.
Coming Up: displaying promo posters; Copyright/Fair Use, cont.; stand-up rehearsals; reviewing DS Equipment; filming Feature Film; Forward Feedback: concept of drafts
Feb. 4th: Brielle, Liam, & Andrew ~ Science Fair/cafe' @1:30 (you will be called down)
1st Thing: As soon as you arrive, continue to work on your script:
🌻Daniel: I will help you format your G.Doc.
🌴Brielle & Olivia: spend 5 min on the script; you'll work with Jackson's group for feedback
🌷Finished with your 2nd draft? Make any Student Choice...
2: Audience Rows:
Feature Film from Spring 2016: Ciara & EJ
Let's talk about copyright in that film!
Citing sources: a review? preview?
3: Finish your script & create your storyboard.
Coming Up: Script grades; Copyright & Fair Use; Feature Film storyboarding; Review & quiz on DS Equipment; Forward Feedback
Jan. 31st ~ 3rd quarter/2nd semester begins
1st Thing: complete any DS Makeup work:
🍔Jan. 23rd lesson/wk. 20: Daniel; Kyilee
🍟Feature Film quiz: Cameron
🥤Make any Student choice...
2: Complete a 1st draft of your Feature Film script.
3: Pair up to do script reads; give forward feedback (both types); go back to your group and revise (if needed) for a 2nd draft.
4: Citing sources: a review? preview?
Coming Up: Feature Film storyboarding; Review & quiz on DS Equipment; Copyright & Fair Use + CER; Forward Feedback & CER
Jan. 29th ~
1st Thing: Watch new-to-you "Picture THIS!" films from S4. Then, watch Feature Films from Spr. 2019.
2: Complete the "Feature Film project" quiz in Week 21. This is a 3rd quarter grade. Read the directions carefully.
3: Complete:
☀️Picture THIS!(Zy'eir; Cally)
☀️Remote Learning Day assignment from Jan. 23rd: Week 20 of Classroom
(Daniel, Cameron, Zy'eir, Andrew, Jackson, Kyilee, Jason, Cally, Olivia)
4: Continue your Feature Film script.
5: Present Picture THIS! from the Gallery:
Daniel, Cameron, Emmanuel, Jackson, Kyilee (Cally & Zy'eir?)
Coming Up: Feature Film planning script reads & storyboarding; Review & quiz on DS Equipment; Copyright & Fair Use; Forward Feedback & CER
Jan. 21st:
1st Thing: Finish Picture THIS!(due today!) When you're done:
-Begin writing your 2-column or centered script for Feature Film if you're working alone. If you're in a group, wait until your group members are done before you start.
-Make any Student Choice, or do work for another class, while you're waiting.
2: Begin/continue writing your Feature Film script. We will take a break after about 20 min to have groups give each other feedback on the script-in-progress...
3: Present your Picture THIS! film.
4: Pictionary!
Coming Up: Picture THIS! presentations; Feature Film planning; Forward Feedback; Copyright & Fair Use
Jan. 16th ~ 🎉🎈💐🎉🎈💐Happy Birthday, Brielle!🎉🎈💐🎉🎈💐
1st Thing:
Finish "Picture THIS!" film.
Then, watch Picture THIS! films from S3 & S4 -and- new-to-you DS6 PSAs (B4; S1).
Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: Audience Rows:
📸Present your Picture THIS! film.
🗣️Give Forward Feedback.
3: Participate in a script read for the Spring 2023, Feature Film by Andrew Jordan, Abigail Matthews, & Karina Stevens.
-How closely does the script match the film?
-Which film genre did they choose?
4: Begin scripting Feature Film: 2-column or centered. Share to Mrs. Wilson as "commenter."
5: Show, Tell, or Draw -OR- Pictionary (pick a classmate to run the game)
Coming Up: Picture THIS! presentations; Feature Film planning; Forward Feedback; Copyright & Fair Use; sharing Week 10 products
Jan. 14th
1st Thing:
(During this time: Cameron will take pics for PicThis)
Finish CS Promo Poster & "Picture THIS!" film.
Then, watch Picture THIS! films from S3 -and- new-to-you DS6 PSAs.
Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: Audience Rows:
📸Present your Picture THIS! film.
🎭 Craft Forward Feedback statements based on the DS rules.
🎭 Use DS Forward Feedback rules to give feedback on a previous Picture THIS! film.
3: Begin scripting Feature Film: 2-column or centered. Share to Mrs. Wilson as "commenter."
4: Spinning Portaportal (DS6 game) to check site validity (DS7/8 twist😉)
Coming Up: Picture THIS! presentations; Feature Film planning; Copyright & Fair Use; sharing Week 10 products
Jan. 10th
1st Thing: Reread the Feature Film project sheet & rubric (Classroom, wk. 18). Then, complete the brainstorming assignment in wk. 18 (silent/independent). When you are finished:
-watch ACWRP films from this year from the Gallery
-work on Picture THIS!
-make any Student Choice
During this time, I will print your promo posters. I will also choose each student's theme best idea (IMHO) & make a voting form.
2: Audience Rows:
📸Present Picture THIS! films
🎞️B3's theme will be revealed!
🎞️ We will review the project & rubric.
3: Feature Film:
🎞️ Choose to work independently or with a group.
🎞️ Begin scripting your Feature Film.
Coming Up: Picture THIS! presentations; display promo posters; Feature Film planning; Forward Feedback in DS; Copyright & Fair Use; sharing Week 10 products
Jan. 8th ~ Assembly @1:15
🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅Happy 2025!🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅🎉🎊🥳🪅
1st Thing: Reread the Acting Chops With Random Props rules(pics of props at bottom of page).
Click to see your groups!
We will select props & rehearse before the assembly.
2: (after the assembly). Rehearse one more time. Then, participate in Acting Chops With Random Props.
3: Feature Film theme: B3, only? Choose from a list brainstormed by all 3 DS7/8 classes?
Coming Up: Feature Film; Forward Feedback in DS; Copyright & Fair Use; sharing Week 10 products
Dec. 19th -- 12:40 - 1:35, club day schedule
1st Thing:
🧑🏽🎄***Cameron: see me about your vodcast (no sound)
🧑🏽🎄(late grade) Complete your Promo Poster.
🎄 Watch our Superintendent Dr. Haynes' Holiday message!
🎄Read the December Seahawk Squawk Newspaper.
🧑🏽🎄(optional) Revise your CS film.
🧑🏽🎄Watch new-to-you films from the DS Gallery, 2024: DS6 PSAs; Creative Spark
🧑🏽🎄Make any Student Choice.
2: Picture THIS!
-Finish taking pictures.
-Work on your film.
3: 🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳 See you next year!!! Have a most excellent Winter Break! 🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳🎊🎆🥳
🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲🎁🕎🌲
Coming Up: Acting Chops With Random Props; Feature Film; Forward Feedback in DS; Copyright & Fair Use
Dec. 17th -- Mrs. Wilson is absent this afternoon. Mr. Seabron is your sub.
1st Thing:
Zy'eir: please share your Vodcast #2 to me.
Read the assignment in Week 17.
2: Complete the Promo Poster assignment in Week 17. The last slide tells you what to work on when you're done!
3: Show, Tell, or Draw!
NEXT CLASS: Hour-long block due to Club Day; Brielle, Cameron & Charlotte will take pictures in the library; Emmanuel will present Creative Spark; Zy'eir will present his film fr. S3
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:
>Check your quiz results (email fr. Mrs. Wilson)
>(If you are in a group for Creative Spark) SHARE all CS clips to group members. This is in prep for a promo poster assignment next week - I will be absent.
>Build your film OR prepare to go take pictures (get your camera).
Finally, make a Student Choice until we move on...
2:
***Charlotte & Kyilee: finish CS film
🧑🏽🎄Use your chosen camera to take pictures in appropriate areas of the building:
Zy'eir, Cally, Jackson, Cameron, Andrew, Brielle, Daniel
-25 min.
-DS hallway behavior
-only partners (that's TWO STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP) can walk to together: one partner/camera; the other partner/manage their partner's shot sheet
🧑🏽🎄While you wait, return to 1st Thing
3: Begin building your film in iMovie or WeVideo.
4: Reward time: Pictionary...
Liam is game master.
Daniel & Jason can join the game (or silently make a Student choice)
I have printed topics!
Coming Up: taking pictures for the Picture THIS! project; presenting Week 10 WeVideo creations; promo poster for CS film
Dec. 11th
1st Thing:
>Kyilee: put your chosen camera's box next to your name on the equipment sign-out chart
>Complete the quiz in Week 16 by looking up the answers in the project sheet & shot sheet sample (Classroom).
>(If you are in a group for Creative Spark) SHARE all CS clips to group members. This is in prep for a promo poster assignment next week - I will be absent.
>Then, continue to explore your chosen camera SILENTLY. Review your shot sheet.
Finally, make a Student Choice until we move on...
2: Use your chosen camera to take pictures in appropriate areas of the building:
-25 min.
-DS hallway behavior
-only partners (that's TWO STUDENTS WHO SIGNED UP) can walk to together: one partner/camera; the other partner/manage their partner's shot sheet
While you wait, return to 1st Thing
3: Begin building your film in iMovie or WeVideo.
4: Reward time: Pictionary...
Liam is game master.
Dennis & Jason can join the game (or silently make a Student choice)
I have printed topics!
Coming Up: taking pictures for the Picture THIS! project; presenting Week 10 WeVideo creations; promo poster for CS film
Dec. 9th
Participation grade today.
1st Thing:
🎧I will do a headset check:)
--> Welcome, Zy'eir! (Z: please take a selfie for our photo gallery:)
--> Complete DS makeup work: CS film; vodcast #2
--> Re-read the Picture THIS! project parameters (top of classwork tab). I made some changes😉
--> Revise your PAPER shot sheet for the "Picture THIS!" project (on my cart). Be as specific as possible.
--> 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 site☺️
2: Audience Rows:
📸 "Guess the Picture" (YouTube) -- PT option (close-up quiz)
📸 Creative Storm presentations (if any).
📸 review the parameters of the PT! project
📸 equipment lab: Rebel t3; Vixia photo feature; digital cameras
3: Reward time: Pictionary...
Liam is game master.
Dennis & Jason can join the game (or silently make a Student choice)
I have printed topics!
NEXT CLASS: We will go outside, weather permitting:)
Coming Up: taking pictures for the Picture THIS! project; presenting Week 10 WeVideo creations; promo poster for CS film
Dec. 5th (if weather permits, we'll take our outside free time at the end of the block)
1st Thing:
--> Vodcast: complete this Week 14 assignment here, or plan to do it at home. It is due tonight.
--> Complete the Week 15 assignment: a shot sheet for the "Picture THIS!" project. Be as specific as possible.
--> When you are done, finish your CS film (or revise it, if necessary); then, make any Student Choice.
2: Audience Rows:
📸 "Guess the Picture" (YouTube) -- PT option (close-up quiz)
📸 Creative Storm presentations (if any).
📸 review the parameters of the PT! project
📸 equipment lab: Rebel t3; Vixia photo feature; digital cameras
3: Walking tour of the building: places to go and not to go; hallway protocol: bring your printed shot sheet, a pencil & something to write on.
4:Reward time: outside? new game of Show, Tell, or Draw?
Coming Up: concluding the CS project; starting the Picture THIS! project
Dec. 3rd
1st Thing:
Submit your Vodcast #2 assignment (week 14). Plan to do this from home by 12/5 if needed. Browse "Picture THIS!" films from the DS Gallery, both years, for at least 10 min. Then, edit your CS film or do Student Choice #1 if you're done.
2: Present your CS film.
3: Complete Brainstorm Lists (Week 15) for "Picture THIS!"
4: Walk & Talk, pt.I!
Coming Up: present your CS film for forward feedback; Picture THIS!; Feedback in DS
Nov. 26th ~ Club Day Schedule, 12:35 - 1:35
(Homework is to redo the vodcast on your CB using WeVideo or the camera app., if needed.)
1st Thing:
Re-read the "Vodcast #2" assignment in Week 14.
Kara - see me about your CS film & sharing it to teachers!
Create a cue card on your iMac using the Stickies app (like we did for the first one).
Then, be ready for name-stick selection for vodcasting location: Studio; Library Meeting Room; Hallway; Lab...
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: Walk & Talk, pt.I!
Coming Up: Finishing/revising the CS film - contest deadline is Fri., 12/6; presenting your CS film for forward feedback; Picture THIS!; Feedback in DS
Nov. 22nd
1st thing:
Read about the Vodcasting assignment in Week 14.
Browse through "Picture THIS!" films from the DS Gallery (for at least 5 min.)
Check out Zy'eir Green's sound files on the DS Gallery > Music & Sound Effects. You may use his sound files as long as you give him credit at the end of your film!
Continue to edit Creative Spark.
If you're done with CS:
-sign out for a spot to do your Vodcast
-choose a Special Topic
-make a Student Choice
-do work for another class...
2: @1:10 Present your Creative Spark film for feedback:
-introduce your film
-when giving feedback: make strong points meaningful/specific; make constructive feedback in the style of what the group should do rather than what was done wrong.
3: Run to the Board! for the WIN! (Reward time on 12/3, as long as everyone is here that day.)
Coming Up: share one of your "Exploring WeVideo" files; present Creative Spark; Forward Feedback in DS; Picture THIS, photo story project
Nov. 20th
1st thing:
Andrew: thank you card for Mr. Blauch (I have his video release form:)
Kyilee's group: thank you card for Mr. Green?
Continue to edit Creative Spark, or make a student choice...
2: Continue to edit your CS film. Work on a Special Topic.
3: Present your Creative Spark film for feedback:
-introduce your film
-when giving feedback: make strong points meaningful/specific; make constructive feedback in the style of what the group should do rather than what was done wrong.
4: Peruse "Picture THIS!" films from the DS Gallery.
5: Run to the Board! for the WIN!
Coming Up: share one of your "Exploring WeVideo" files; present Creative Spark; Forward Feedback in DS; Picture THIS, photo story project
Nov. 18th
1st thing:
Take the quiz in Week 12: Daniel, Emmanuel, Olivia.
Show me your storyboard: Kyilee, Cally, Charlotte; Brielle; Olivia
Make a student choice until we go film Charlotte's group...
2: Continue to edit your CS film. Work on a Special Topic.
3: Audience Rows:
🏆review the intro comments in Week 13
🏆 ...and the rubric
4: Present your Creative Spark film for feedback:
-introduce your film
-when giving feedback: make strong points meaningful/specific; make constructive feedback in the style of what the group should do rather than what was done wrong.
5: Do these things in order:
😃finish/revise your film
😃choose a special topic
6: Run to the Board!
Coming Up: continue filming Creative Spark; share one of your "Exploring WeVideo" files; Forward Feedback in DS; Picture THIS, photo story project
Nov. 14th
1st Thing:
Look over the Creative Spark resources from Classroom.
2: Complete the quiz. When you are done, make any Student Choice or do work for another class.
3: Finishing the CS film:
👍🏽Follow the filming schedule
👍🏽Edit your film in iMovie or WeVideo.
👍🏽Refer to the Creative Spark instructions to make sure you have all requirements!
3: @1:40 Build a filming schedule for next class.
4: Depending on the time you have left, we might play Show, Tell, or Draw...
NEXT CLASS: WE WILL FILM FOR CALLY'S GROUP ON MONDAY!
Coming Up: continue filming Creative Spark; share one of your "Exploring WeVideo" files
Nov. 12th
1st Thing:
Next Class: Quiz on Creative Spark contest film. You WILL be able to search up the answers, but you neeed to study because the quiz will be timed.
Cally's group: read your email from me (sent Nov. 11th)
Cameron, Jason, Cally & Andrew: see me about the Week 10 assignments
😁Check out this Scratch Mod of Incredibox by Jason: https://scratch.mit.edu/projects/1090150509
😁Watch a short film about citing sources: How To tab > Research page > Google Images: Citing, Saving, Using. (We will cover Next Vista's requirements in task 2).
😁Look over your CS script(memorize your lines!) & storyboard (from my cart): make sure they're both DONE (aka: ready for me to grade)
😁Be prepared to film, if that is your situation today.
😁Edit clips from last class; build your film.
😁 Make any Student Choice until we transition to task 2*...
2: Audience Rows:
--> Citing sources: Next Vista's requirements
--> Finishing the CS film:
👍🏽Follow the filming schedule
👍🏽Edit your film in iMovie or WeVideo.
👍🏽Refer to the Creative Spark instructions to make sure you have all requirements!
3: Build a filming schedule for next class.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw! WINNING TEAM CHOOSES FREE TIME ACTIVITY FOR 11/14!
Coming Up: QUIZ: Creative Spark contest film; Citations, credits, & Next Vista's checklist; WeVideo stuff; continue filming Creative Spark
Nov. 8th
1st Thing:
Do these things in order!
😁Look over your CS script(memorize your lines!) & storyboard (from my cart): make sure they're both DONE (aka: ready for me to grade)
😁Be prepared to film, if that is your situation today.
😁Edit clips from last class; build your film.
😁 Make any Student Choice until we transition to task 2*...
2: We will go to Mr. Green's hallway so that Kyilee's group can film.
3: Continue filming the CS project.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw! WINNING TEAM CHOOSES FREE TIME ACTIVITY FOR 11/14!
Coming Up: Citations, credits, & Next Vista's checklist; WeVideo stuff; continue filming Creative Spark
Nov. 6th
1st Thing:
🖥️ Look over your CS script & storyboard: make sure they're both DONE (aka: ready for me to grade) & you're prepared to film. Make any Student Choice until we transition to task 2*...
New DSers: I will review memory cards with you (i.e.: inserting the card into the camcorder)
2: Present your Mini Me Show: Cameron; Daniel
3: Continue filming the CS project.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: WeVideo stuff; continue filming Creative Spark
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~1st Quarter~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Oct. 31st
1st Thing:
🖥️ Finish Week 7, iMovie & WeVideo Green Screen assignments (Cally, Daniel & Cameron)
🖥️Finish Week 10 assignments. Look over your CS script & storyboard: make sure they're both DONE (aka: ready for me to grade) & you're prepared to film. Check out today's Google Doodle; then, make any Student Choice until we transition to task 2...
2: Begin filming the CS project.
3: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: WeVideo stuff; continue filming Creative Spark
Oct. 29th ~ I am out today. Complete the Week 10 assignments in Classroom.
Oct. 23rd
1st Thing:
🖥️ There isn't one (ha ha). As soon as I take attendance, we'll do the equipment lab (because our time to go down for school pictures is 1:30!)
2: Participate in an introduction to/review of DS Equipment. Work with a partner:
📸 Daniel, Cally & Andrew
📸 Emmanuel & Olivia
📸 Jackson, Charlotte & Cameron
📸 Jason, Brielle & Kyilee
3: We'll see what kind of time we have left and maybe we'll just play a DS Game...
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; filming Creative Spark
Oct. 23rd
1st Thing:
🖥️ Complete the DS Organization assignment in Classroom/Week 9.
🖥️ Re-watch the DS Equipment film : How To tab (click on these words) > DS Equipment film (at the top)
🖥️ Continue working on your script & storyboard.
2: Participate in an introduction to/review of DS Equipment. Work with a partner:
📸 Liam, Charlotte & Cally
📸 Daniel & Andrew
📸 Emmanuel & Olivia
📸 Kara & Brielle
📸 Jackson & Cameron
📸 Jason & Kyilee
3: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; DS Equipment lab; filming Creative Spark
Oct. 21st
1st Thing:
🖥️ FINISH the Mini Me Show & Green Screen assignments: Daniel, Cameron
🖥️ Finish your script; begin your storyboard.
2: Interpret another group's script. Print enough copies for your partner group. Perform their script & give forward feedback:
📣Cally, Charlotte, Kyilee & Jackson, Kara, Liam
📣Cameron, Jason & Andrew
📣Brielle & Olivia
📣Daniel & Emmanuel
3: Present your Mini Me Show: Daniel; Cameron.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Desktop organization assignment; DS Equipment lab; filming Creative Spark
Oct. 17th
***Turn in the Creative Spark(CS) video release form: Emmanuel
1st Thing:
🖥️ FINISH the Mini Me Show: Daniel, Cameron
🖥️ Finish the Green Screen assignment. Then, move right into task 2...
2: Continue making your script; begin your storyboard.
3: Present your Mini Me Show. If you're not done, or choose to revise your show, stay at your seat and join us when you're done. (We will use presentations as a break in between your work on CS script/storyboard)
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: DS Equipment lab; rehearsing the CS film
Oct. 15th
***Turn in the Creative Spark(CS) video release form: Emmanuel
1st Thing:
🖥️ Work on the Mini Me Show: Daniel, Cameron
🖥️When you're done:
😬watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from all other classes
😬explore WeVideo; if you are new to DS, please set up your HCS subscription by using the link in Classroom/Resources/"WeVideo"
2: Participate in a green screen activity:
🎥 get into your CS group; independent filmmakers will be one big group
🎥 when a name stick from your group is called, you have 30s to choose any ONE prop from the closet
🎥 use the prop in a small acting piece in front of the green screen - I will do the filming
🎥 watch tutorial films of green screen effect in iMovie & in WeVideo from the ProBoard (former DSers can choose to do this or just start the assignment)
3: Begin the green screen assignment in Week 8 of Classroom. You have two more blocks to finish this:)
4: Continue making your script; begin your storyboard.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: DS Equipment lab; rehearsing the CS film
Oct. 11th
***Turn in the Creative Spark(CS) video release form: Jason, Emmanuel
1st Thing:
🖥️ Work on the Mini Me Show: Daniel, Cameron, Emmanuel, Kara.
🖥️When you're done:
😬watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from all other classes
😬make Student Choice #7...
2:Participate in a script reading & storyboard creation of "How to Tie a Tie"(CS finalist).
3: Begin your CS script(project grade) by opening a blank G.Doc:
1️⃣share it to group members(editors) & to me (commentor)
2️⃣ set up a 2-column or centered layout
3️⃣ read the material in Classroom (Resources topic) about script & storyboard requirements
4️⃣ begin composing your script
4: Present your Mini Me Show film.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: DS Equipment lab; scripting & storyboarding the CS film
Oct. 9th
Participation Grade, continued: If you didn't have a headset last time, but DO this time, come show me!
***Turn in the Creative Spark(CS) video release form: Jason, Cally, Emmanuel
1st Thing:
🖥️Complete/finish the week 3 poster assignment: Daniel
🖥️ Work on the Mini Me Show. When you're done:
😬watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from all other classes
😬make any Student Choice...
2: Present your Mini Me Show film.
3: Continue participating in Meeting of the Minds to pitch your CS film idea for peer/teacher feedback. Take notes on the back of your Idea Board about the feedback you receive.
4: Participate in a script reading & storyboard creation of "How to Tie a Tie" (CS finalist).
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: DS Equipment lab; scripting & storyboarding the CS film
Oct. 7th ~ Andrew/field trip
Participation Grade: headset check; idea board; Meeting Of the Minds
***Turn in the Creative Spark(CS) video release form: Jason, Cally, Emmanuel
1st Thing:
🎧 I will do a headset check.
🖥️Complete/finish the week 3 poster assignment: Daniel, Cameron
🖥️ Work on the Mini Me Show. When you're done:
😬watch the film about how to make a storyboard in DS: How To tab> "Storyboarding" page > "Storyboarding in DS" (this film was made for DS6, but the steps are the same)
😬watch new-to-you Mini Me Shows from S3 & S4
😬make any Student Choice...
2: Present your Mini Me Show film.
3: Complete your Idea Board for the CS project. If you are done, continue 1st Thing tasks.
4: Participate in Meeting of the Minds to pitch your CS film idea for peer/teacher feedback. Take notes on the back of your Idea Board about the feedback you receive.
5: (maybe Wed.?) Participate in a script reading & storyboard creation of "How to Tie a Tie" (CS finalist).
6: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: DS Equipment lab; scripting & storyboarding the CS film
Oct. 3rd ~ 9:10 - 10:40 (MAP schedule)
***Turn in the Creative Spark video release form: Jason, Cally, Daniel, Emmanuel
1st Thing:
Work on the Mini Me Show. When you're done:
😬make any Student Choice #6, #7, or #16
😬watch Mini Me Shows from S3 & S4
2: Present your Mini Me Show for peer/teacher feedback.
3: As a group, we will review the Creative Spark contest and watch the DS film that WON the contest in Dec. 2022.
What did they intend to teach the audience?
What was most memorable?
Why did they win?
4: Choose to work independently; or, as a group of 2-3. Go to the "Creative Spark" material in Classroom and browse SOL topics.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Meeting of the Minds/idea boards; presenting the Mini Me Show; Creative Spark film planning; DS Equipment lab
Oct. 1st
***Turn in the Creative Spark video release form: Kyilee, Jason, Cally, Daniel, Emmanuel
***Participation Grade/headset check today.
***7th grade fundraiser assembly @1:30
1st Thing:
I will do a headset check.
Work on the Mini Me Show. When you're done, go to the DS Gallery > "Creative Storm"(old name) > watch at least two films from each class. Then, make any Student Choice...
2: Brainstorm in Socratic Circles.
3: As a group, we will review the Creative Spark contest and watch the DS film that WON the contest in Dec. 2022.
What did they intend to teach the audience?
What was most memorable?
Why did they win?
4: Choose to work independently; or, as a group of 2-3. Go to the "Creative Spark" material in Classroom and browse SOL topics.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Creative Spark film planning; DS Equipment lab
Sept. 27th
Turn in the Creative Spark video release form.
Participation Grade today.
1st Thing:
Work on the Mini Me Show. When you're done, 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.
2: Audience Rows:
💡Watch Video #3 again:
What is hard about brainstorming?
💡Watch Video #4 again:
When can brainstorming inhibit your process?
3: Participate in Brainstorm Lists (classwork grade). Our topics will be based on your first film: "Creative Spark."
4: Brainstorm in Socratic Circles.
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Creative Spark film planning; DS Equipment lab
Sept. 25th ~ 2:15 - 3:00 (SOL testing schedule)
Watch your email for vodcast grade sheet.
Turn in the Creative Spark video release form.
1st Things:
🥇Go to the Rubrics page and re-read the Participation rubric.
🥈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).
🥉Work on the Mini Me Show when you're done.
2: Audience Rows:
💡Watch Video #3 again: Why is one group member hesitant to share his idea?
What is hard about brainstorming?
💡Watch Video #4 again: How does the group remember everyone's ideas?
When can brainstorming inhibit your process?
4: Participate in Brainstorm Lists (classwork grade). Our topics will be based on your first film: "Creative Spark."
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; Socratic Circles brainstorming
Sept. 23rd
HW = Read the Creative Spark release form; have your parent complete the form. Return to me next class.
1st Thing ~
Turn in your Creative Spark form. Prepare a SHOW or TELL about iMovie (see task 2). Then, make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: Audience Rows: Participate in a Show & Tell about iMovie.
Your choice:
🤓one feature you will SHOW us how to do
🤓TELL us one feature you want demonstrated.
🤓you can do one of each!
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; beginning Creative Spark; Socratic Circles brainstorming
Sept. 19th
HW = Read the Creative Spark release form; have your parent complete the form. Return to me next class.
1st Thing ~ this is a lot...work through all of this at your own pace:
(Jackson, Kara, & Liam: see me about your Spotlite film!)
☺️Complete the Mini Me Show quiz, Classroom Wk. 4.
☺️Finish any DS makeup work: vodcast; quiz; poster.
☺️Then:
Read about how the Ken Burns Effect got its name.
☺️Go to this Apple Support page and read about how to add video effects.
☺️Make any Student Choice until we move on...
2: 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.
3: Continue to make the Mini Me Show.
4: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: presenting the Mini Me Show; beginning Creative Spark; 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
Go to the DS Gallery. Scroll down to "Mini Me Shows Fall 2023" and browse B3, S3, & S4.
2: Participate in a demo of iMovie basics.
3: Begin the Mini Me Show iMovie project using the task card.
4: Play Show, Tell, or Draw
Coming Up: Mini Me Show; Socratic Circles Brainstorming; Beginning the Creative Spark Contest film.
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.
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
Sept. 9th
1st Things:
🤓 Read the contest page for Creative Spark '24. Then:
--> Jackson's group & Jason's group: review what you will film and get ready to film (paper airplane challenge)
--> Brielle: see me for the next two week 1 assignments
--> Daniel: turn in your Name Tile.
--> Did you offload the paper airplane clip? Upload it to Drive & share it to YOUR TEAMMATES & TO ME.
--> Everyone else, read these rubrics from the Rubrics page (under the Student Resources tab):
🤔Participation
🤔Vodcasting
Then, browse the DS Gallery while two groups film.
2: Watch your film at one person's iMac; use a splitter so everyone can listen.
3: Audience Rows:
--> Reflect: What did you like about your airplane film? What would you have done differently?
--> Watch a teacher demo of the Vodcast Pretest in Photo Booth.
4: Participate in Silent Studio to complete your Vodcast Pretest (Week 3 in Classroom).
5: Show, Tell, or Draw!
Coming Up: Vodcast Pre-test, continued; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
Sept. 5th
1st Things:
🤓 Finish any DS makeup work.
🤓 Read the rules for Show, Tell, or Draw: Student Resources tab.
🤓 Watch the DS Equipment video: How To page
2: Go to the assignment in Classroom to see your group for the paper airplane film & the directions for the film.
3: Talk with your group for 5 min. about what you will do for your film. Remember: this is purposely an unrehearsed film to 1) give you ideas for the Creative Spark film and 2) get you used to using equipment.
4: While each group is filming, make any Student Choice.
Coming Up: Vodcast Pre-test; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
Sept. 3rd
1st Things:
Complete the name tile & Day 1 exit ticket (submit that assignment in Classroom)
Turn in your lab agreement/submit that assignment in Classroom.
Make a Student Choice.
2: Take a tour of the DS lab & studio to complete a Welcome to DS puzzle. Ask Mrs. Wilson questions, too!
3: Audience Rows:
~review the puzzle
~watch a teacher demo of the selfie assignment
4: Show, Tell, or Draw: a DS Participation game
-the rules on the DS site
-teams & team names
Coming Up: Vodcast Pre-test; Mini Me Show; iMovie tutorial
Aug. 28
1st Things:
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.
2: Complete the Paper Airplane Challenge:
~Read your feedback note.
~Test flights will happen one-at-a-time in our immediate hallway.
~Make ONE improvement to your plane: your classmate's idea or one of your own.
~Be ready to share the results in Meeting of the Minds.
3: Meeting of the Minds:
~Share challenge results.
~Play the Name Game!
4: Audience Rows:
~Submit the lab agreement in Classroom IF you turned it in.
~Review expectations for the name tile & the puzzle.
Review DS Procedures: Name Stick participation!
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.
2: Airplane Challenge: How is DS like an experiment?
3: Audience Rows: Learn about DS procedures & KGC guidelines. Test your knowledge in a Think, Pair, Share activities throughout the presentation.
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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