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The Week of April 28th-May 1st: Alien
Assignments:
1. Please view Alien via my Vudu info, located on Google Classroom, notating how the film is revolutionary for sci-fi, as well as how Ripley is an innovative protagonist.
2. After viewing the film, please respond to the Google Classroom discussion thread about the film; you may either respond with your own answers to the questions or respond to another student's ideas.
Due May 4th by 11:59pm.
The Week of April 20th-25th: Taxi Driver
Assignments:
1. Please view Taxi Driver via my Vudu info, located on Google Classroom, notating how the film treats mental illness as well as what critical lenses you'd apply to the film and why.
2. After viewing the film, please respond to the Google Classroom discussion thread about the film; you may either respond with your own answers to the questions or respond to another student's ideas.
Due April 28th by 11:59pm.
The Week of April 13th-17th: Jumping Back In
Assignments:
1. Please view One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest via my Vudu info, located on Google Classroom, notating how the film treats mental illness as well as what critical lenses you'd apply to the film and why.
2. After viewing the film, please respond to the Google Classroom discussion thread about the film; you may either respond with your own answers to the questions or respond to another student's ideas.
Due April 20th by 11:59pm.
REMOTE LEARNING UPDATE: First, please take some time to watch this: Welcome Back Video
Slides from Welcome Back Video
Beginning April 7th, all classes will transition to Google Classroom. Using your class period's code below, please join prior to the 7th.
Your classroom's code is: utked2a
FIRST WEEK'S ASSIGNMENTS (to be posted on GC for completion beginning the morning of April 7th):
1. Respond to the Google Classroom “Good Things” thread; can be a couple words or one sentence... Nothing big, but it's important that we celebrate the little things!
2. Write 2-4 sentences telling me about how your quarantine is going, as well as anything I need to know to continue to support you from a distance!
Both assignments should be completed by April 13th (per 5 & 7) and April 14th.
MARCH 17 UPDATE: CMAS TESTING IS PAUSED FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR! YAY!
In addition, today, at 2pm, our building is shutting down indefinitely. I hope that I am able to see you before the school year ends, but in the meantime, I promised I'd put up some links so that you may continue watching films and studying them... I will accept film journals on any of these films for students to make up missing work!
Link to watch Close Encounters of the Third Kind
I will continue to upload links as I find them, but there's three weeks worth of films. :)
HOMEWORK:The written exam is postponed until further notice, with the hopes that we can take it upon our return!
In the meantime: 1) be safe, 2) wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your face, 3) be respectful and kind during this time, 4) stay home if you're sick, and 5) please get some much-needed and deserved rest and relaxation during this time. I will periodically check my inbox to address any questions you might have throughout the break.
MARCH 13, Friday: We received news from the district that school will be closed for an extended spring break from March 16th-April 6th. If you need anything from the school for the break, the building will be open Monday and Tuesday next week from 10am-2pm.
Today, rather than continuing curriculum, we took some time to clear up confusion about the pandemic, as well as discuss preventative measures and questions surrounding the school's changed schedule.
HOMEWORK:The written exam is postponed until further notice, with the hopes that we can take it upon our return!
In the meantime: 1) be safe, 2) wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and avoid touching your face, 3) be respectful and kind during this time, 4) stay home if you're sick, and 5) please get some much-needed and deserved rest and relaxation during this time. I will periodically check my inbox to address any questions you might have throughout the break.
MARCH 11, Wednesday: Today, students finished viewing American Graffiti, considering the manners in which the storyline subverts viewer expectations.
Link to rent American Graffiti
HOMEWORK: Please review the study guide for our in-class, written exam on March 16th -- beef up your notes and print off your film journals!
MARCH 9, Monday: Today, students began viewing American Graffiti, considering the manners in which the storyline subverts viewer expectations.
Link to rent American Graffiti
HOMEWORK: Please review the study guide for our in-class, written exam on March 16th -- beef up your notes and print off your film journals!
MARCH 6, Friday: Today, students finished The Godfather, discussing attributes that aid it in standing the test of time, as well as why it's considered one of the greatest films of all-time.
In addition, we completed a discussion of lenses as they apply to the film, as well as discussed the proper way to write thematic statements (i.e., a theme is not "family," but a theme could be "when family is threatened, people will do whatever it takes to protect the people they love.").
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Rosemary's Baby or The Godfather due 3/9!
MARCH 2/4, Monday/Wednesday: Today, students viewed The Godfather, keeping in mind attributes that aid it in standing the test of time, as well as why it's considered one of the greatest films of all-time.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Rosemary's Baby or The Godfather due 3/9!
FEBRUARY 28, Friday: Today, students completed an in-class debate upon Rosemary's Baby, addressing the biological attributes of the director and what that means for the film as a whole.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 26, Wednesday: Today, students finished viewing Rosemary's Baby, discussing the scare tactics in the '60s, as well as how Polanski's filming style enhances the story he tells within the film.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 24, Monday: Today, students began viewing Rosemary's Baby, discussing the scare tactics in the '60s, as well as how Polanski's filming style enhances the story he tells within the film.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 20, Thursday: Today, students finished viewing Cool Hand Luke, discussing the American Dream and individuality in the '60s.
HOMEWORK: 1. Please write 5-sentences explaining what critical lens could be applied to Cool Hand Luke and why. (To be turned in Monday, 2/24)
2. Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 18, Tuesday: Today, students began viewing Cool Hand Luke, discussing the American Dream and individuality in the '60s.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 12, Wednesday: Today, students finished viewing Easy Rider, discussing the American Dream and counterculture during the '60s.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Easy Rider or Cool Hand Luke is OPTIONAL and due 3/2. We will take a break from journal writing to focus upon some specific writing techniques in-class to boost scores.
FEBRUARY 10, Monday: Today, students began viewing Easy Rider, discussing the American Dream and counterculture during the '60s.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either The Graduate or To Sir, With Love due February 12th!
FEBRUARY 7, Friday: SNOW DAY! :)
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either The Graduate or To Sir, With Love due February 12th!
FEBRUARY 5, Wednesday: Today, students finished viewing The Graduate, keeping in mind why it stands the test of time and what motifs repeat themselves. Following the film, we discussed its importance.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either The Graduate or To Sir, With Love due February 12th!
FEBRUARY 3, Monday: Today, students began viewing The Graduate, keeping in mind why it stands the test of time and what motifs repeat themselves.
HOMEWORK: 1. First journal on either Doctor Strangelove or Yellow Submarine due TONIGHT BY MIDNIGHT!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 31, Friday: Today, students generated questions about both films viewed this week through the application of critical lenses.
Link to rent To Sir, With Love
HOMEWORK: 1. First journal on either Doctor Strangelove or Yellow Submarine due TONIGHT BY MIDNIGHT!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 29, Wednesday: Today, students finished To Sir, With Love, comparing the experiences in the film to modern-day classrooms. Full-length discussion about films we've viewed thus far to come on Friday!
Link to rent To Sir, With Love
HOMEWORK: 1. First journal on either Doctor Strangelove or Yellow Submarine due FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st (change in due date)!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 27, Monday: Today, students finished The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, keeping in mind whether or not the film should be analyzed or simply taken at face-value. Afterward, students began viewing To Sir, With Love, comparing the experiences in the film to modern-day classrooms.
Link to rent To Sir, With Love
HOMEWORK: 1. First journal on either Doctor Strangelove or Yellow Submarine due FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st (change in due date)!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 23, Thursday: Today, students began viewing The Beatles' Yellow Submarine, keeping in mind whether or not the film should be analyzed or simply taken at face-value.
HOMEWORK: 1. First journal on either Doctor Strangelove or Yellow Submarine due FRIDAY, JANUARY 31st (change in due date)!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 21, Tuesday: Today, students worked in small groups to complete research on films from the '60s, as well as films starring The Beatles. We will begin Yellow Submarine on Thurs!
HOMEWORK: 1. Doctor Strangelove is the first option for your next film journal due Jan 27th -- the other option is Yellow Submarine!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 20, Monday: NO SCHOOL: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
HOMEWORK: 1. Doctor Strangelove is the first option for your next film journal due Jan 27th -- the other option is Yellow Submarine!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 17, Friday: Today, we reviewed film journal requirements through evaluating journals from last year, via the rubric.
HOMEWORK: 1. Doctor Strangelove is the first option for your next film journal due Jan 27th -- the other option is Yellow Submarine!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 15, Wednesday: Today, we continued Doctor Strangelove and spent the rest of class discussing its meaning and commentary upon politics.
HOMEWORK: 1. Doctor Strangelove is the first option for your next film journal due Jan 27th -- the other option is Yellow Submarine!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 13, Monday: Today, we began our first film of the new semester, Doctor Strangelove: Or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, considering satirical elements present within the film.
HOMEWORK: 1. Doctor Strangelove is the first option for your next film journal due Jan 27th -- the other option is Yellow Submarine!
2. Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 9, Thursday: Today, we continued our discussion of the MPAA through completing a brief debate about film censorship; in addition, we re-evaluated and rebuilt our social contract.
HOMEWORK: Please aim to get semester 2 honors contracts signed and turned in by February 3rd!
JANUARY 7, Tuesday: Welcome back, and I'm so sorry I'm not in class today! Upon my return, we will discuss, in-depth, The Hays Code and the MPAA, as well as how this impacted film moving forward.
1. Access this documentary and skip to the 5 min. 50 second mark.
2. Begin viewing, taking bullet-point notes on a sheet of paper based upon ideas or concepts you didn't know or find interesting -- even though you are in small groups, you will each turn in your own notes at the end of class today.
3. Turn in notes to the red basket at the end of class.
DECEMBER 18, Wednesday: HAPPY BREAK! We will transition into films from the late 50s and beyond next semester -- in the meantime, please have a wonderful break, and thank you for your hard work! Happy holidays!
DECEMBER 16, Monday: Today, students had time to work on their finals and took a poll on a film to view the final day of class.
HOMEWORK: Take home finals are due December 18th! In addition, if you signed up to bring something for our potluck on the last day of class, please make sure you put a reminder in your planner or on your device!
DECEMBER 13, Friday: Today, students discussed films from the '50s and had some time to work on their finals.
HOMEWORK: Take home finals are due December 18th! In addition, if you signed up to bring something for our potluck on the last day of class, please make sure you put a reminder in your planner or on your device!
DECEMBER 11, Wednesday: Today, students continued Some Like It Hot and briefly discussed their opinions on the film, as well as social commentaries proposed by the film.
HOMEWORK: Take home finals are due December 18th! In addition, if you signed up to bring something for our potluck on the last day of class, please make sure you put a reminder in your planner or on your device!
DECEMBER 9, Monday: Today, students finished Rebel Without A Cause and briefly discussed their opinions on the film, as well as social commentaries proposed by the film. Afterward, we transitioned into the final film of the semester, Some Like It Hot.
Link to rent Rebel Without a Cause
HOMEWORK: Take home finals are due December 18th! In addition, if you signed up to bring something for our potluck on the last day of class, please make sure you put a reminder in your planner or on your device!
Link to film journal questions
DECEMBER 6, Friday: Today, students continued Rebel Without a Cause, analyzing the importance of cuts, as well as the societal implications of the film; we will finish the film Monday and immediately transition into our final film of the semester, Some Like It Hot.
Link to rent Singin' in the Rain
Link to rent Rebel Without a Cause
HOMEWORK: Take home finals are due December 18th! In addition, if you signed up to bring something for our potluck on the last day of class, please make sure you put a reminder in your planner or on your device!
Link to film journal questions
DECEMBER 4, Wednesday: Today, students finished Singin' in the Rain, considering the importance of diegetic sound and analyzing the societal implications of the film and immediately segued into Rebel Without a Cause, analyzing the importance of cuts, as well as the societal implications of the film.
Link to rent Singin' in the Rain
Link to rent Rebel Without a Cause
HOMEWORK: Please review your take-home finals and begin thinking about which films you'd like to consider.
Link to film journal questions
DECEMBER 2, Monday: Today, students began Singin' in the Rain, considering the importance of diegetic sound and analyzing the societal implications of the film.
Link to rent Singin' in the Rain
HOMEWORK: Please review your take-home finals and begin thinking about which films you'd like to consider.
Link to film journal questions
NOVEMBER 20, Wednesday: Today, students began Hitchcock's Rear Window, keeping in mind critical lenses that can be applied to the film and considering motifs that are similar to Psycho.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Psycho or Rear Window due after Thanksgiving break! (Monday, Dec. 2)
Link to film journal questions
NOVEMBER 18, Monday: Today, students continued and finished Hitchcock's Psycho, keeping in mind critical lenses that can be applied to the film.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Psycho or Rear Window due after Thanksgiving break! (Monday, Dec. 2)
NOVEMBER 15, Friday: Today, students began viewing Hitchcock's Psycho, keeping in mind critical lenses that can be applied to the film.
HOMEWORK: Next journal on either Psycho or Rear Window due after Thanksgiving break! (Monday, Dec. 2)
NOVEMBER 13, Wednesday: Today, students completed an activity surrounding critical lenses and how they may be applied to film.
HOMEWORK: If you were not here for the test, you need to meet with me to set up a time to make it up!
NOVEMBER 11, Monday: Today, students took their Early Film/Golden Age test.
HOMEWORK: If you were not here for the test, you need to meet with me to set up a time to make it up!
NOVEMBER 8, Friday: Today, students finished viewing Casablanca and discussed what makes the film stand the test of time.
Link to rent Casablanca for viewing
Study guide for Early Film/Golden Age Test
HOMEWORK: Early Film/Golden Age test, on Monday (the 11th) next week!
NOVEMBER 6, Wednesday: Today, students began viewing Casablanca and began evaluating what makes it stand the test of time.
Link to rent Casablanca for viewing
Study guide for Early Film/Golden Age Test
HOMEWORK: JOURNAL ON CITIZEN KANE/WIZARD OF OZ CANCELLED, UNLESS YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE UP SOME POINTS YOU'RE MISSING! Next big assignment will be our Early Film/Golden Age test, on Monday (the 11th) next week!
NOVEMBER 4, Monday: Today, students finished The Wizard of Oz and discussed the attributes that make it stand the test of time as a film.
Link to rent The Wizard of Oz for viewing
Study guide for Early Film/Golden Age Test
HOMEWORK: JOURNAL ON CITIZEN KANE/WIZARD OF OZ CANCELLED, UNLESS YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE UP SOME POINTS YOU'RE MISSING! Next big assignment will be our Early Film/Golden Age test, on Monday (the 11th) next week!
NOVEMBER 1, Friday: Today, students began viewing The Wizard of Oz, bearing in mind why Technicolor was a revolutionary (albeit cumbersome) advancement in film, as well as why the film is considered to be one of the best of all time.
Link to rent The Wizard of Oz for viewing
HOMEWORK: JOURNAL ON CITIZEN KANE/WIZARD OF OZ CANCELLED, UNLESS YOU'D LIKE TO MAKE UP SOME POINTS YOU'RE MISSING! Next big assignment will be our Unit 2 test!
OCTOBER 30, Wednesday: SNOW DAY -- No school
Link to rent Citizen Kane for viewing
HOMEWORK: Next journal on Citizen Kane or Wizard of Oz due November 4th!
OCTOBER 28, Monday: 2-hour delay -- Today, students finished Citizen Kane and held a brief debate about whether or not the film should be called "the greatest film of all-time."
Link to rent Citizen Kane for viewing
HOMEWORK: Next journal on Citizen Kane or Wizard of Oz due November 4th!
OCTOBER 25, Friday: Today, students continued Citizen Kane, discussed its attributes, and shared initial opinions on the film.
Link to rent Citizen Kane for viewing
HOMEWORK: Next journal on Citizen Kane or Wizard of Oz due November 4th!
OCTOBER 23, Wednesday: Today, students viewed Citizen Kane, discussed its attributes, and shared initial opinions on the film.
Link to rent Citizen Kane for viewing
HOMEWORK: Next journal on Citizen Kane or Wizard of Oz due November 4th!
OCTOBER 21, Monday: NO SCHOOL.
No homework! Get some much-needed rest/take care of yourselves!
OCTOBER 14 & 16, Monday/Wednesday: Popp out for the week with bacterial pneumonia. Monday, students had a work day. Wednesday, students viewed The Creature from the Black Lagoon.
NO HOMEWORK -- Midterm mindfulness week! Get some rest and take care of yourselves! I miss you and look forward to seeing you soon when my lungs get their lives together!
OCTOBER 11, Friday: Today, students had a work day for their next journal, due on Monday, the 14th.
Link to rent Duck Soup for viewing
Link to rent Frankenstein for viewing
HOMEWORK: Complete a journal entry for either Duck Soup or Frankenstein by Monday, Oct 14! Remember: journals can be submitted digitally or in person.
OCTOBER 9, Wednesday: Today, students discussed both Duck Soup and Frankenstein as controversial films during the Golden Age of film; students then began working on their new film journal entries for the film of their choosing.
Link to rent Duck Soup for viewing
Link to rent Frankenstein for viewing
HOMEWORK: Complete a journal entry for either Duck Soup or Frankenstein by Monday, Oct 14! Remember: journals can be submitted digitally or in person.
OCTOBER 7, Monday: Today, students viewed and analyzed Universal's Frankenstein.
Link to rent Duck Soup for viewing
Link to rent Frankenstein for viewing
HOMEWORK: Complete a journal entry for either Duck Soup or Frankenstein by Monday, Oct 14! Remember: journals can be submitted digitally or in person.
OCTOBER 2, Wednesday: HAPPY SPOOKY MONTH! Today, students interpreted the shift from the silent era of film into talking pictures or "talkies" of the 1930's (the Golden Age). Students viewed the Marx Bros' 1933 film Duck Soup and analyzed how talking in film could enhance the comedic elements, as well as how the film could be considered political satire.
Link to rent Duck Soup for viewing
HOMEWORK: Begin thinking of whether or not you want to create a journal entry for Duck Soup or Frankenstein
SEPTEMBER 30, Monday: Hi, all! Unfortunately, I'm out one more day dealing with some issues that arose at home during my trip. That said, this week, we will transition from silent films and into our second unit, where we will discuss "talkies" or talking films and the Golden Age of Cinema. Here's what I'd like you to do today...
1. Please turn in your journals if you haven't! Due by midnight unless you've spoken to me prior about an extension due to one of the field trips that occurred at the end of last week.
2. Please view this documentary about the transition from silent films to "talkies" and take at least TEN notes on ideas that you find to be relevant or important... (Keep in mind that Keaton's career died shortly after silent film did.) Turn in at the end of class.
Homework: Next film journal on Chaplin or Keaton (or BlackKklansman) due tonight by midnight!
SEPTEMBER 27, Friday: Popp is in Seattle for a close friend's wedding. Bearing that in mind, today, students viewed Buster's Sherlock Jr. on their own, notating what they find to be funny within the film, as well as scenes that are particularly enjoyable.
Questions for viewing: 1. How is Keaton different from Chaplin? Why is he funny?
2. Are there any scenes you find to be particularly well-done? Why?
Homework: Next film journal on Chaplin or Keaton (or BlackKklansman) will be due next Monday, the 30th!
SEPTEMBER 25, Wednesday: Today, students viewed Charlie Chaplin's The Kid, notating moments within the film where sin was discussed, as well as good VS. evil.
Homework: Next film journal on Chaplin or Keaton (or BlackKklansman) will be due next Monday, the 30th!
SEPTEMBER 23, Monday: Today, students finished viewing BlackKklansman and spent some time discussing its importance, as well as how it handles the discussion of racism presented within Birth of a Nation.
Homework: Next film journal on Chaplin or Keaton will be due next Monday, the 30th!
SEPTEMBER 20, Friday: Today, the majority of the class was absent -- therefore, students had some buffer time to read and annotate, as well as complete work for other classes if need be.
Homework: No homework while Popp continues to grade journals!
SEPTEMBER 18, Wednesday: Today, we began viewing Spike Lee's BlackKklansman as a commentary/response to Birth of a Nation. Students took notes while viewing.
Homework: No homework while Popp continues to grade journals!
SEPTEMBER 16, Monday: Today, we discussed Birth of a Nation as the first American blockbuster, as well as the social and political implications of this upon our country and filmmaking in Hollywood.
Homework: No homework while Popp continues to grade journals!
SEPTEMBER 13, Friday: Today, we finished Shadow of the Vampire and briefly began comparing it to Nosferatu.
Link to rent Shadow of the Vampire
Homework: No homework this weekend!
SEPTEMBER 11, Wednesday: Today, students began viewing Shadow of the Vampire as an example of a prime comparative film for Nosferatu. During viewing, students were asked to notate directional decisions, as well as anything that enhanced their understanding of Murnau's choices within Nosferatu.
Journal entries were due at the beginning of class!
Link to rent Shadow of the Vampire
Homework: Quiz corrections due MONDAY NEXT WEEK!
SEPTEMBER 9, Monday: Today, students finished Nosferatu and completed discussion surrounding the film for their journals.
Link to watch Nosferatu online
Homework: 1. Your first film journal, on Nosferatu, is due WEDNESDAY! Please consult your handouts from class -- linked above -- to guide you through this.
2. Honors contracts and signed syllabi were due THURSDAY LAST WEEK! If I do not receive an honors contract from you by 3:00 today, you are automatically enrolled in the honors section of the course and responsible for answering the honors questions.
SEPTEMBER 5, Thursday: Today, students were asked to consider similarities between Count Orlock and characters in modern horror. Students then watched the film in class, noting aspects of the film and Murnau's direction that create a sense of dread and horror.
Link to watch Nosferatu online
Homework: 1. Your first film journal, on Nosferatu, is due Monday! Please consult your handouts from class -- linked above -- to guide you through this.
2. Honors contracts and signed syllabi were due TODAY! If I do not receive an honors contract from you by 3:00 today, you are automatically enrolled in the honors section of the course and responsible for answering the honors questions.
SEPTEMBER 3, Tuesday: Today, we completed our vocab quiz -- scores are in IC; if you are not pleased with your score, you may correct your answers with 1-2 sentence explanations as to why the answer is correct to earn half-points back. If you were not in class and able to take it, please email Popp to set up a retake time!
Lastly, we spent some time introducing German Expressionism and Nosferatu to prepare for our first screening next week.
Homework: SIGNED SYLLABUS/HONORS FORM/FILM PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 9/5!
SEPTEMBER 2, Monday: LABOR DAY -- NO SCHOOL.
List of all vocab words can be found at this link.
Homework: STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ ON TUESDAY NEXT WEEK!
SIGNED SYLLABUS/HONORS FORM/FILM PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 9/5!
AUGUST 30, Friday: Today, we began our discussion of film history and took notes upon important ideas surrounding this history.
List of all vocab words can be found at this link.
Homework: STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ ON TUESDAY NEXT WEEK!
SIGNED SYLLABUS/HONORS FORM/FILM PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 9/5!
AUGUST 28, Wednesday: Today, we interpreted the basics of film vocabulary through group presentations.
List of all vocab words can be found at this link.
Homework: STUDY FOR VOCAB QUIZ ON TUESDAY NEXT WEEK!
SIGNED SYLLABUS/HONORS FORM/FILM PERMISSION SLIPS DUE 9/6!
AUGUST 26, Monday: Today, students viewed a documentary about the history of film and took notes upon it.
Homework: 1. Make sure you have a journal or notebook for this class!
2. Syllabi and honors contracts due September 6th!
AUGUST 22, Thursday: Today, we finished Georges Méliès "A Trip to the Moon," discussing the artistic attributes of the film. In addition, we created a social contract and went over the syllabus and honors contracts.
Homework: 1. Make sure you have a journal or notebook for this class!
2. Syllabi and honors contracts due September 6th!
AUGUST 21, Wednesday: Today, we continued our discussion of the film surveys, as well as began Georges Méliès "A Trip to the Moon."
Homework: None for tonight! Take a breather and get some rest!
AUGUST 20, Tuesday: Welcome back to school! Today, students completed a brief film survey in order for Popp to get to know them better and for students to build connections with their peers.
Homework: None for tonight! Take a breather and get some rest!
WELCOME TO THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR! I hope you've had a well-deserved, restful summer.
I am so excited to have you in my class. Please ensure you've extracted a copy of the syllabus from my "Syllabus and Grading Policies" tab (you will receive a hardcopy the first day), and I'll see you soon! I look forward to meeting you!
Best,
Ms. Popp
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