Daily+Agenda+Fall+2012

January 16th-January 18th

 * Part 1 of the final exam: The Film Essay
 * Using Forrest Gump as your movie and the Rubric provided, complete a Film Critique of Forrest Gump
 * Make sure to follow the rubric step by step to earn the maximum amount of points
 * [[file:film critque rubric Ferris.doc]]
 * See Mrs. Ferris for your notes from the movie
 * You may also use the Internet for additional details to add to your critique
 * The topics for your paragraphs can be any of the following: acting, screenplay, cinamatography, music, special effects, Historical references, Setting/costumes, storyline (you will need to pick 3 to talk about)
 * Here are examples of WELL WRITTEN ESSAYS:
 * [[file:bob example Assignment.doc]]
 * [[file:Avatar Film Critique.doc]]

January 14th-January 16th

 * Perfect StoryBoard and film your project--Bring it to life

Wednesday, January 9th-Friday, January 11th

 * Now it is time to create your own story!!!
 * You may work with 1 other person for this project (no more than 2 total in a group)
 * Story Board Assignment #2

Monday, January 7th and Tuesday, January 8th

 * Story Board Practice
 * We will go through the Story you are using and the set up of your board as a class
 * Story Board Assignment #1

Thursday, December 20th and Friday, December 21st

 * Make sure film notes are completed
 * Choose 1 historial reference and tell me about it (pretend I fell from outerspace and know NOTHING)

Monday, December 17th-Wednesday, December 19th

 * Film Critique and analysis in class

Friday, December 14th

 * No Bellwork (save, we will add next week's on to this document)
 * In class examples of film critique categories.

Thursday, December 13th

 * No Bellwork
 * Finish Assignment 3

Wednesday, December 12th

 * Bellwork--Do you watch a movie for the story or do you pay attention to the things that go into a movie? (SAVE, DO NOT SEND YET)
 * Go to the Film Unit Page
 * Complete Assignment 3
 * Show it to Mrs. Ferris when you are done for credit

Tuesday, December 11th

 * //**Bellwork--Why do people watch movies? (SAVE, DO NOT SEND)**//
 * Go to the Film UnitPage
 * Complete Assignment 2--You need to use CHROME not Internet Explorer today
 * Email when your notes are complete and make SURE you have your notes saved in your H Drive!!!!!!

Monday, December 10th

 * //**Bellwork--Do you enjoy watching movies? Why or why not (SAVE, DO NOT SEND)**//
 * Go to the Film UnitPage
 * Complete Assignment 1--You will have about 25 minutes to complete this

Friday, December 7th

 * //**Bellwork --What have you learned about Bullying? (email your bellwork when it is complete)**//
 * Finish your RAFT assignment and turn it in
 * Work on ANY missing work, the grades are current and Progress reports are due today

Wednesday, December 5th and Thursday, December 6th

 * //**Bellwork Wednesday (save until Friday-DO NOT SEND YET)--What did you think of the assembly yesterday?**//
 * //**Bellwork Thursday (DO NOT SEND UNTIL TOMORROW)--How do we protect those students who are targets if no one speaks up?**//
 * //**Addressing Bullying and Cyberbullying**//
 * Read the directions on the RAFT instructions
 * [[file:Bullying RAFTRev.docx]]
 * Once you have read and decided, you MUST come to see Mrs. Ferris before beginning (you should plan to see Mrs. Ferris within the first 20 minutes of class)--This meeting will be PART of your grade so do not miss out on points.

Tuesday, December 4th

 * //**Bellwork (save until Friday-DO NOT SEND YET)--How can we change the culture of cyberbullying?**//
 * Scenarios
 * Working in a group of 2-3 people, read through the scenarios. Choose THREE and answer the questions. You need to also decide how could you change things to make it better? (de-escalate or defuse the situation or even stop it from happening).
 * [[file:Cyberbullying_Scenarios.pdf]]
 * You can turn it in on a written sheet of paper, you can email it or you can come and tell Mrs. Ferris.
 * Make sure EVERYONE has their name on what is completed for credit.
 * Remember--Go to your 3rd hour class, check in and then meet in the auditorium for the assembly (find Mrs. Ferris for where to sit)

Monday, December 3rd

 * //**Bellwork (save until Friday-DO NOT SEND YET)--Do you think cyberbullying is a problem at THS? Why or Why not?**//
 * Intro to CyberBullying
 * Quiz
 * Discussion
 * Video
 * **Activity--if there is time
 * Make sure to get a FLEX pass to attend tomorrow's assembly (you need to attend)!!!

Friday, November 30th

 * //**Bellwork (email when completed)--Do you think you are doing your best to stay safe online? Why or Why not?**//
 * Finish the Internet Privacy Assignment from Thursday

Thursday, November 29th

 * //**Bellwork--Do you check the privacy policy on a website before you register with it? Why or why not?**//
 * If Absent go to Living Online (Lesson Three)

Wednesday, November 28th

 * //**Bellwork--What do you think the hardest thing about being a teenager in the Digital World is?**//
 * If Absent go to Living Online (Lesson Two)

Tuesday, November 27th

 * //**Bellwork--Do you post pictures of yourself online? Why or why not?**//
 * Feeling on Display Video and Discussion
 * If Absent go to Living Online (Lesson One)

Monday, November 26th

 * //**Bellwork--What is your reaction to the video and why?**//
 * Watch the video in class
 * Go to the Body Image Link on the left and complete the assignments for today!!

Tuesday, November 20th

 * //**Bellwork--What are you looking forward to the most for this vacation? (email your bell work--all of it--once you are done)**//


 * This is the final day for your Pictures That Lie Assignment. I am not pleases with the amount of time that was wasted while I was gone. If I do not have your assignment by the end of class, there will be a point deduction for late work.
 * I will be watching what you are on. If I see anything that is not class related you will go to the SRC and receive a ZERO on this assignment. That includes music (and the excuse of "I was just finding something to listen to" will not work)
 * I have assignments from the following people (if your name is on the list see me for what you can work on):
 * __2nd Hour__--Devroy, Flagg, Funches, Griffin-Jackson, Moore, Paris, Scott
 * __4th Hour__--Archer, Banner, Charleston, Collins, Davis, Davis-Walker, Lapointe, Lewis, Pass, Shaw, Smith, Williams R

===**Message from Mrs. Ferris: I hope all of you are working hard on this project. So far 2 of your classmates have completed it and turned it in. I expect that the rest of you will complete it on Monday in class. PLEASE do not waste time. You are responsible for getting this card marking off to a good start and getting this project completed on time will be a great start!!!===

Friday, November 16th and Monday, November 19th
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 * //**Bellwork--Keep all bellwork on one page and turn in on November 20th (Tuesday)**//
 * //**Friday--What video did you find you related to more and why? (Killing Us Softly 4 or Tough Guise)**//
 * //**Monday--Why do you think Media Agencies alter pictures?**//
 * Work on the Pictures That Lie Project
 * [[file:Pictures that Lie Web Assignment.doc]]
 * If you have questions, ask your classmates.

Thursday, November 15th
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 * //**Bellwork--Keep all bellwork on one page and turn in on November 20th (Tuesday)**//
 * //**Thursday--What did you think of the video? What is one that that stood out to you? (Tough Guise)**//
 * //**Tough Guise video**// **presentation-**Men in the Media

Wednesday, November 14th

 * //**Bellwork--Keep all bellwork on one page and turn in on November 20th (Tuesday)**//
 * //**Wednesday--What did you think of the video? What is one that that stood out to you?**//
 * //**Extra Credit chance--If Barbie was a real woman what would her measurements be? (must be emailed before the start of class on Thursday for credit)**//
 * //**Killing Us Softly 4 video**// **presentation-**Women in advertising

Monday, November 12th-Tuesday, November 13th

 * //**Bellwork: Week of November 12th--**//
 * //**MondayWhen you see a model on TV or in a magazine, what do you think about them?**//
 * //**Tuesday---Nothing**//
 * Introduction to Body Image
 * What do you think?
 * [[file:Intro Project for Body Image.docx]]

Friday, November 9th

 * Progress Reports
 * Missing work day
 * Report cards will be done this afternoon so unless it is in, it will NOT count

Thursday, November 8th

 * Creating a Commercial for your cereal
 * You must write a story (as in paragraph form with LOTS of details) about what the commercial advertising YOUR cereal (that YOU created) would look like. You need to include details. What will the people see, what will they here.
 * Don't just say it will have a little girl eating cereal-Tell me what the little girl looks like, what is she wearing, what color is the bowl of cereal in front of her.
 * Don't say there are kids playing outside-Tell what they are paying, where are they standing, what does the weather look like, what do you hear outside.
 * The more details you have, the better it will be.
 * DO NOT give me a 1 paragraph, 3 sentence statement. I want DETAILS!!!!
 * This can be typed or hand written--Due today at the end of class

Wednesday, November 7th

 * Quiz on Kids Advertising
 * Complete the article from Monday and send it in
 * Get anything else that is missing in TODAY!!

Monday, November 5th

 * See Mrs. Ferris to have your Cereal Box Graded (if it is not graded today it will be considered LATE and lose points)
 * Complete and turn in your video project if you have not
 * Read this article and complete as instructed


 * [[file:Online Games are Advertising.docx]]
 * Study your Kids Advertising Techniques Notes--THERE WILL BE A QUIZ ON WEDNESDAY

Tuesday, October 30th-Friday, November 2nd

 * The Cereal Box Project

Monday, October 29th

 * There will be NO BELLWORK this week
 * Watch Examples from kids advertising
 * Make sure all notes are saved in your H Drive for Kids Advertising
 * Assignment on Kids Advertising
 * Choosing your Cute Celebrity

Friday, October 26th

 * //**Bellwork: TURN IT IN TODAY!!**//
 * **//What was your favorite toy as a child? Do you still have it somewhere?//**
 * Finish the assignment from yesterday.
 * Introduction to Kids Advertising--Part 1
 * Notes and Examples

Thursday, October 25th

 * //**Bellwork: WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE ON THE BELLWORK FROM LAST WEEK--**//
 * **//Do you think you did better on the post test than the pre test for this unit?//**
 * Political Advertising Quiz
 * Read and complete this article
 * [[file:Social Media and Election.docx]]

Wednesday, October 24th

 * //**Bellwork: WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE ON THE BELLWORK FROM LAST WEEK--**//
 * **//Do you think negative campaign ads help or hurt a candidate?//**
 * Tomorrow is your Political Advertising Post Quiz (similar to the Pre Quiz)
 * Go to the Politics link on the left and look over the notes PowerPoint from the beginning of the lesson
 * Make sure you understand the meaning of the words listed!!!!!---ALL OF THEM
 * Find 3 examples of ads that fit the definitions (you can use YouTube, you can use the link from the Fact Checker Assignment, you can google it)
 * Send me an email that gives me a link to the video and what definition it fits
 * ***If you want to work with someone one this (for a max of 2 people in a group) you must find 5 examples together
 * Finish and turn in your project
 * Extra Credit Chance--If your group wants to show the class your project, please see me or email me before the end of class so I can set it up for tomorrow)

Monday, October 22nd and Tuesday, October 23rd

 * //**Bellwork: WE ARE GOING TO CONTINUE ON THE BELLWORK FROM LAST WEEK--**//
 * //**What is one question the candiates should have to answer honestly and openly during this final debate?**//
 * //**Tuesday--NO BELLWORK**//
 * Finish filming your commercial
 * Remember the requirements given last week and the demonstration we did as a class
 * By the end of class your group should be ready to turn this in
 * If this is NOT the case, someone from your group must see Mrs. Ferris before the end of class to let her know

Friday, October 19th

 * No Bellwork (just forget this week)
 * Begin filming your commercial
 * You must---
 * Say your Candidate's Name 3 times
 * Have 5 statements/quotes/things about your candidate
 * Must be 30 seconds when it is ALL done
 * You have today to film
 * Monday to work in SlideRocket (we will go from there)

Thursday, October 18th

 * No Bellwork today
 * Demo on filming
 * Groups

Wednesday, October 17th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW1015, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it Friday)**//
 * //**What happened in the debate last night? Give one example (check the news sites if you need to)**//
 * Finish your project. This is it. No more class time, no excuses, NOTHING
 * See Mrs. Ferris is you are done and want an extra credit assignment

Tuesday, October 16th
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 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW1015, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it TODAY)**//
 * //**EXTRA CREDIT CHANCE--Tomorrow night is the 2nd Presidential Debate. If you email me BEFORE school tomorrow with one topic that was discussed and how EACH candidate felt about it (or responded since it might be a non answer) you will receive up to 10 extra credit points. This has to be completed before 7:45am. If you want you can come to my room and tell me or email between 7:20-7:45am (I will not write late passes). For today write--WATCH Debate on your bellwork**//
 * If you are done with your video, you will need to publish it and then email me the code

Monday, October 15th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW1015, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it TODAY)**//
 * //**EXTRA CREDIT CHANCE--Tomorrow night is the 2nd Presidential Debate. If you email me BEFORE school tomorrow with one topic that was discussed and how EACH candidate felt about it (or responded since it might be a non answer) you will receive up to 10 extra credit points. This has to be completed before 7:45am. If you want you can come to my room and tell me or email between 7:20-7:45am (I will not write late passes). For today write--WATCH Debate on your bellwork**//
 * The point of your ad is to get people to vote for the person you chose based on how they think about the topic you picked
 * 12-15 images (find these first) of your Candidate and things to represent your topic
 * Load the images into www.sliderocket.com and put them into the order you want them to show
 * Time the images so it is exactly 30 seconds long
 * Add text over the images saying:
 * Vote for _
 * 5 statements of what that person thinks (or what the other person thinks and they disagree with)
 * You must use the Candidates name 3 times
 * End with VOTE FOR _ because _ (your catch phrase)
 * If you are done with your video, you will need to publish it and then email me the code. Once I receive that we will view it together and grade it. Once you submit it, no chances can take place to change your grade so make sure you have met the requirements
 * There is a video on the Politics pages to show you show to do this.

Friday, October 12th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW108, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it TODAY)**//
 * //**Something with the Presidential Election happened last night (it was on TV). What was it and why does it matter?**//
 * I talked to many of you and your parents last night. If you have something missing, TURN IT IN NOW. Ad bust papers with no names are on the counter
 * Political Advertising--You are in PART 4 and you are building your commercial using www.sliderocket.com

Thursday, October 11th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW108, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Do you think there should be a limit on what can be spent on campaign advertising? Why or why not?**//
 * Introduction to Sliderocket for creating your commercial
 * Political Advertising

Wednesday, October 10th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW108, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What have you learned about your candidate from your research?**//
 * Political Advertising

Tuesday, October 9th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW108, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Who Introduced Paul Ryan last night? Where did he speak? (Google it if you don't know)**//
 * Political Advertising Part 2

Monday, October 8th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW108, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What are your thoughts on the campaign ads we have viewed in class (both past and present)? What stands out the most to you and why?**//
 * Finish your Fact Check Assignment (both of them) from last week
 * Part 1 of Political Advertising
 * Read all the directions before getting started

Friday, October 5th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW101, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Extra Credit Chance--Go to a news site of your choice. Find an article about the Presidential Campaign. What does the article say? Do you agree or disagree? Copy the link to the article as well**//
 * Fact Checking

Thursday, October 4th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW101, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Did you watch the debate last night? Thoughts? If you did NOT watch it, go to www.freep.com and see what others are saying. What do people thing about it?**//
 * Examples of Political Advertising

Wednesday, October 3rd

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW101, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Check your current grade on your progress report. Are you happy? What do you need to do before Friday to bring it up?**//
 * //**Remember if something is missing it might be because it was not turned in right, you forgot to email it (or email ate it), it didn't have a name on it**//
 * **Ad Busts that were not done or with no names are on the counter**
 * **Logo Projects--See Mrs. Ferris if you think you handed it in**
 * **Anything else--RE EMAIL**
 * Examples of Political Advertising Vocab in commercials

Tuesday, October 2nd

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW101, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Do you watch any of the political ads that are airing right now or do you skip them?**//
 * Intro to Policitical Advertising
 * Pre Test
 * Notes
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Monday, October 1st

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW101, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What is your first reaction when someone says political advertising? (just write down the first things that come to your mind)**//
 * Complete your Ad Busting assignment and turn it into Mrs. Ferris when it is done
 * Grades will be updates tomorrow after school so if you know you need to send me something--DO IT NOW
 * If you send me something at the end of last week or over the weekend, it will be entered tomorrow
 * On Wednesday I will show you where you are in class and give you a chance to fix things before Progress Reports

Friday, September 28th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW924, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What do you think could be done to increase school spirit?**//
 * Ad Busting
 * Once you are done with your ad you are going to need to make sure you do some things to finish it for grading
 * 1) If your ad is on tracing paper, you need to use a glue stick and put it on construction paper or white computer paper
 * 2) Once that is done, you need to turn it over and WRITE the 3 (short) paragraphs that are in the Ad Busting Instructions
 * If you don't know what I am talking about you need to check out the Ad Busting Page for the assignment.
 * When this is ALL done, come see Mrs. Ferris to have it checked in

Thursday, September 27th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW924, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What Ad did you choose to BUST? Why?**//
 * Ad Busting

Wednesday, September 26th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW924, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**What was your favorite commercial from yesterday?**//
 * Ad Busting Intro

Tuesday, September 25th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW924, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Do you think that advertising convinces people to smoke or drink more? Why or why not?**//
 * Television Commercial examples of Glamour Codes
 * Ad Busting Intro

Monday, September 24th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a new Word Document and save as BW924, add bellwork for today, save and SEND it on Friday)**//
 * //**Do you think there should be restrictions on the kinds of commercials that are shown on TV and when they are shown? Why or Why not? Give an example to support your feelings.**//
 * Notes on Glamour Codes
 * Glamour Code Practice
 * [[file:Glamour Codes Sept 2012).docx]]

Friday, September 21st

 * //**Bellwork: (Open BW917, add bellwork for today, save and SEND since it is Friday)**//
 * //**Do you think cigarette companies should be able to advertise on TV?**//
 * Read this article and follow the directions (see Mrs. Ferris if you want a printed copy to work on instead of using the computer)
 * [[file:Graphic Warning (1).doc]]

Thursday, September 20th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open BW917, add bellwork for today, save and CLOSE--DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**None today**//
 * Branding and Logo Project--Work with a partner and use the rubric on the project site to make sure everything is included
 * Have a classmate sign off on your project

Wednesday, September 19th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open BW917, add bellwork for today, save and CLOSE--DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**What have you learned about your company from this project?**//
 * Branding and Logo Project--This is your LAST in class day to work so use the most of it
 * If you are ready to print, make sure you have READ the directions AND watched the printing video on the Branding and Logo page
 * Ask for help if you are unsure
 * Turn into the basket next to the printer

Tuesday, September 18th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open BW917, add bellwork for today, save and CLOSE--DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**Describe the logo for either of the Presidential candidates. If you are unsure of what one looks like, Google can help you. What do you think? Does it remind you of any other logo?**//
 * Branding and Logo Project

Monday, September 17th

 * //**Bellwork: (Open a New Word Document, add bellwork for today, save as BW917 and SAVE IT)**//
 * //**What company did you choose for your logo project? Why did you choose this company?**//
 * Branding and Logo Project

Friday, September 14th

 * //**Bellwork: (add this to the document your create, you should now have all 5 days for this week on one document--once done, email it to Mrs. Ferris)**//
 * //**Think about a scene in a movie, or a news story where a stereotype about a group of people was portrayed and seemed unfair to you. Briefly describe the scene or the story and explain what the media form did to make people believe the stereotype.**//
 * Branding and Logo Project

Thursday, September 13th

 * //**BELLWORK: (copy this into the Word Document you created named BW910. SAVE and DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**Think of an advertisement for product that you have seen. Name the product and tell the story that is being sold with that product. Hint: Think about the Pantene ad we talked about in the power point.**//
 * ABC Branding Activity


 * Introduction to the Branding and Logo Project
 * Make sure your Web Hunt has been emailed so you get credit for it!!! Remember, all work in here can also be worked on at home or anywhere you can access the Wiki for information.

Wednesday, September 12th

 * //**BELLWORK: (copy this into the Word Document you created named BW910. SAVE and DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**Why do companies spend millions of dollars to advertise during the SuperBowl?**//
 * Complete the assignment from yesterday
 * Work on something quietly when done

Tuesday, September 11th

 * //**BELLWORK: (copy this into the Word Document you created named BW910. SAVE and DO NOT SEND)**//
 * //**Using complete sentences, do you believe your memories of 9/11 are based on what you saw live or on the video replays? What are your memories?**//
 * Complete the Syllabus Web Hunt:
 * Open the File:
 * [[file:Syllabus Web Hunt.docx]]
 * Using the links in the questions, answer each one as completely as possible
 * Save it as Syllabus Web Hunt
 * Email it to Mrs. Ferris
 * Go to YOUR Email
 * Compose a new message
 * To: ferrer01@southredford.net
 * Subject: Your Name Web Hunt
 * Attach the FILE (ask if you are unsure how to do this)
 * Send

Monday, September 10th

 * //**BELLWORK: (copy into a Word Document and RESPOND--SAVE as Bw910 DO NOT NOT SEND)**//
 * //**Which key concept deals with logos, slogans, jingles, and camera angles? Give three examples of slogans for products that you know**//
 * Log In Practice
 * Save Wiki
 * Create New Folder
 * Read Syllabus
 * Email Mrs. Ferris @ ferrer01@southredford.net
 * Tell her 2 things you did over the summer
 * Make sure your NAME is in the subject line

Friday, September 7th

 * Create a 5 questions poster
 * Using the notes from Thursday and an ad of your choice, create a poster to hang up that answers the question for your ad
 * You need to write the questions and answers and it needs to be colorful and fun

Thursday, September 6th

 * 5 Concepts PowerPoint with Notes
 * 5 Concepts Practice Assignment