DailyAgenda2016S1

=__Daily Agenda__=

ANYONE taking part in the water bottle challenge or water bottle flipping in my classroom will be sent immediately to the AP office. This is the only warning I will give.


 * Monday, January 23rd **
 * **Make sure all storyboards have been turned in**
 * **Remember your PSA storyboard has to be complete enough that someone could pick it up and film your PSA without you**
 * **If you worked with someone make sure to have all names on the paper**
 * Final Exam Review--You are welcome to work in a small group or alone
 * The information for the final exam is posted on the Classroom
 * Feel free to print anything that might help you
 * Review your notes so you can give specific examples using specific topics from class
 * If this were ME and I was getting prepared for the final this is what I would do
 * Print the questions
 * Print the topic suggestions rubric from the Classroom
 * Look them over and see what I know specifically and what I could talk more in depth about
 * Look back over the wiki starting at the bottom and look at the topics we covered
 * Write them under the question that they apply to
 * Review my notes saved in my Google Drive
 * Add specific vocab and information to each topic under each question
 * Go to the Classroom and look at assignments that have been completed.
 * Brainstorm current media I watch/listen to/view
 * Write these under each question
 * To get an A you need to be specific and use vocab and YOUR OWN examples for the questions. This should be written in the first person so it should contain things like "I think, I did, I feel"
 * If you are unsure, ASK me, I am here to answer questions and to help
 * 1st Hour--Your final exam is tomorrow morning
 * 4th Hour--Your final exam is on Wednesday
 * 1st Final: 7:45am-9:14
 * 2nd Final: 9:19-10:47am


 * Tuesday, January 17th-Friday, January 20th **
 * No Bellwork this week
 * PSA Project
 * With a small group, you are going to create a PSA for a topic important to teenagers (think about things like tolerance and other issues facing youth)
 * The PSA must have 10 shots and be able to be filmed in one continuous shot (so you cannot have different locations)
 * There must be a variety of shots
 * Through the images and the sounds/dialoge the PSA must educate the viewer on a top
 * A story board must be completed, in color showing the entire PSA
 * The number in a group depends on the plan for your PSA
 * Make sure to choose group members wisely
 * We will be working on this all week
 * We will NOT be filming the PSA project so your storyboard has to contain enough details for someone to come in and film your PSA without you there. If you need to add additional information/notes/directions you can use the margin or a different piece of paper.
 * Monday in class we will be review for the final exam. Those of you who would like to refresh yourself over the weekend, the questions and suggestions are posted in the Classroom.


 * Thursday, January 12th-Friday, January 13th **
 * Bellwork-Turn into Classroom
 * Monday--What is one thing you did over break?
 * Tuesday--Complete this form
 * Wednesday--When you are given a rubric or assignment details, do you review the requirements prior to turning it in? Why or why not?
 * Thursday--Have you heard of the Amazon Echo? Do you have one?
 * Friday--What do you plan to do Monday?
 * 10 Shot Story of the 3 Little Pigs--This can be done alone or with a partner.
 * Create a storyboard for 10 shots of the story of the Three Little Pigs--It is impossible (or very difficult) to do the entire story in 10 shots so pick part of the story
 * Remember a new shot is each time what is in the scene changes so this might be a very short part of the story.
 * Make sure you have a variety of shots from your note sheet to keep it interesting
 * Also include what is HEARD on the lines below
 * It must have color and it must be clear what part of the story this is about


 * Turn it in when you are done


 * Wednesday, January 11th **
 * Bellwork-Create a new document named Jan 9th
 * Monday--What is one thing you did over break?
 * Tuesday--Complete this form
 * Wednesday--When you are given a rubric or assignment details, do you review the requirements prior to turning it in? Why or why not?
 * Three-Act Structure Assignment--Three Little Pigs
 * Video
 * Read the story
 * Identify these elements (you can work with ONE other person or alone. NO GROUPS over 2 people)
 * Circle the characters
 * Explain the settings (all of the different ones)
 * Summarize the plot
 * Identify where each act starts and stops
 * Explain the conflict
 * Identify the ending/wrap up of the story


 * Tuesday, January 10th **
 * Bellwork-Create a new document named Jan 9th
 * Monday--What is one thing you did over break?
 * Tuesday--Complete this form
 * Types of camera shots
 * Notes--See Classroom for details
 * Monday, January 9th--WELCOME BACK **
 * Bellwork-Create a new document named Jan 9th
 * Monday--What is one thing you did over break?
 * PSA Introduction
 * Examples
 * http://courageouspersuaders.com
 * Types of camera shots
 * Notes
 * ** If you have NOT paid for your field trip spot, please plan to pay by Friday. If you cannot, please talk to Mrs. Ferris to make arrangements for a payment plan. The field trip is NEXT Wednesday **
 * ** If you have NOT paid for your field trip spot, please plan to pay by Friday. If you cannot, please talk to Mrs. Ferris to make arrangements for a payment plan. The field trip is NEXT Wednesday **


 * Thursday, December 22nd and Friday, December 23rd **
 * News and propaganda
 * Finish recordings


 * Tuesday, December 20th-Wednesday, December 21st **
 * Make sure to review everything from Monday
 * Record when you are ready
 * You need to use an iPad to record


 * Monday, December 19th **
 * No Bellwork this week
 * Begin writing/planning/practicing your critique
 * This should be modeled after this video
 * Here are the requirements for your recording
 * Rubric (read it completely)
 * Recording will begin on Tuesday
 * You will be able to use the iPads
 * NO Videos will be accepted after break. All videos must be completed in class and before break begins.

**Tuesday December 13th-Friday, Dec 16th**
 * **Forrest Gump**
 * **Make sure to have 3 examples for each category**

**Monday, December 12th**
 * **Snow Day**

**Friday, December 9th**
 * Bellwork--Turn into the Classroom
 * MONDAY--Do you compare yourself to others (either in real life or on TV)?
 * TUESDAY--Last night was the VS fashion show on Primetime TV. Why do we have TV events like this? What do you think?
 * WEDNESDAY--What movie can you watch over and over? Why do you like this one?
 * THURSDAY--Do you think bad acting can ruin a good story? Why do you think this?
 * FRIDAY--Why do you think sound effects and music are so important to a successful movie?
 * Note sheet creation
 * Video examples

**Thursday, December 8th**

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 * Bellwork--Dec 5th Document
 * MONDAY--Do you compare yourself to others (either in real life or on TV)?
 * TUESDAY--Last night was the VS fashion show on Primetime TV. Why do we have TV events like this? What do you think?
 * WEDNESDAY--What movie can you watch over and over? Why do you like this one?
 * THURSDAY--Do you think bad acting can ruin a good story? Why do you think this?
 * Today will be broken into 3 parts
 * First 15 minutes: Last chance to record your FlipGrid or turn in missing work to Classroom
 * Next 15 minutes: Notes--New Google Doc named Film Notes
 * Using dictionary.com or Google Dictionary define these words as they related to FILM
 * Cinematography
 * Editing
 * Screen Play
 * Storyline
 * Sound Effects
 * Music
 * Acting
 * Costumes
 * Set Design
 * Special Effects
 * Critique
 * Final part of class: Examples of areas of film

**Tuesday, December 6th and Wednesday, December 7th**
 * Bellwork--Dec 5th Document
 * MONDAY--Do you compare yourself to others (either in real life or on TV)?
 * TUESDAY--Last night was the VS fashion show on Primetime TV. Why do we have TV events like this? What do you think?
 * WEDNESDAY--What movie can you watch over and over? Why do you like this one?
 * Final Body Image reaction/wrap up
 * Today you are going to record YOUR reaction to how men/women are shown in the media. This should be between 30-60 seconds long. It can use thoughts from either of the writing assignments from last week, the product project, examples from the movies or just your thoughts.
 * This needs to be an OPINION and have examples of what YOU have witnessed or saw or experienced.
 * You can use your paragraphs from your responses to help
 * You can also ask someone else to help you to do a question/answer/response but if you do it must be 60-90 seconds long
 * You must write what you plan to say out. Once you do, show Mrs. Ferris and then you can use an iPad to record (or your phone)
 * The code you need is a7ae80
 * Once you have recorded your's, watch at least 3 of your classmates (or 1st hour). Email me with your thoughts or reaction to what they said OR for a bonus grade, record a response.

**Monday, December 5th**
 * Bellwork--Create a new doc named Dec 5th
 * MONDAY--Do you compare yourself to others (either in real life or on TV)?
 * Complete the responses from last week

**Friday, December 2nd (please be nice to your guest teacher)**


 * Bellwork--Turn it into the Classroom today
 * MONDAY--How do you think a woman on TV should look?
 * TUESDAY--What is your favorite movie? Describe the female main character
 * WEDNESDAY--What did you think of yesterday's activity?
 * THURSDAY--Finish these sentences: 1. A Real Man Is _ 2. A Real Man is Not
 * FRIDAY--What is one things from Tough Guise 2 that stood out to you? Why?
 * Finish your reaction paragraphs to Killing us Softly 4 (remember you can google the title to see clips)
 * This is in the Classroom-Submit when complete
 * Work on your reaction paragraphs to Tough Guise 2 (remember you can google the title to see clips)
 * This is in the Classroom-Submit when complete

**Thursday, December 1st**
 * Bellwork--Make a new document titled Nov 28th
 * MONDAY--How do you think a woman on TV should look?
 * TUESDAY--What is your favorite movie? Describe the female main character
 * WEDNESDAY--What did you think of yesterday's activity?
 * THURSDAY--Finish these sentences: 1. A Real Man Is _ 2. A Real Man is Not
 * Tough Guise 2 Movie
 * It can also be found by Googling the title
 * You will have time tomorrow to complete the writing from yesterday

**Wednesday, November 30th**
 * Bellwork--Make a new document titled Nov 28th
 * MONDAY--How do you think a woman on TV should look?
 * TUESDAY--What is your favorite movie? Describe the female main character
 * WEDNESDAY--What did you think of yesterday's activity?
 * Mrs. Ferris wants to show you something, no headphones or phones for about 5 minutes after Bellwork
 * Complete the assignment posted in the Classroom
 * Yes, you do need to actually write TWO solid paragraphs to get full credit.
 * If you did not get to watch Killing Us Softly 4 in class on Monday, you can do a Google Search for the movie. There are tons of clips up and the entire movie is online.
 * You can borrow headphones to view it.

**Tuesday, November 29th**


 * Bellwork--Make a new document titled Nov 28th
 * MONDAY--How do you think a woman on TV should look?
 * TUESDAY--What is your favorite movie? Describe the female main character
 * Questioning activity
 * Response

**Monday, November 28th**
 * Bellwork--Make a new document titled Nov 28th
 * MONDAY--How do you think a woman on TV should look?
 * Killing Us Softly

**Tuesday, November 22nd**
 * Review of Midterm
 * Group discussion/brainstorming
 * Opportunity to rewrite midterm answers
 * Midterm Link
 * Redo any or all of the questions
 * If you are happy with an answer you gave yesterday just write "see 11/21/16"

**Monday, November 21st**
 * **No Bellwork this week**
 * You are taking the MidTerm Check In today. Remember these questions will not change. You need to try and incorporate things we have discussed and covered in class in your answers. You are welcome to use your notes
 * MidTerm Check In\
 * Once you have finished you can finish your commercial or work on something ALONE and quietly.

**Thursday, November 17th-Friday, November 18th**
 * Bellwork--Turn into the Classroom
 * MONDAY--Think back to when you were little. What was your favorite toy or game? Why
 * TUESDAY--What is/was your favorite cartoon?
 * WEDNESDAY--Do you watch commercials or do you skip them?
 * THURSDAY--Why do advertisers use "ideal kids" in commercials?
 * FRIDAY--What is your favorite food you will have next Thursday?
 * Make sure your product write up in Classroom is completed
 * Pictures are located in the R Drive
 * Remember--My computer/R Drive/Thurston/Ferris
 * You are going to create a basic commercial using Animoto or Kizoa or WeVideo
 * It must:
 * Be 20-30 seconds long
 * Display the product name 3 times
 * Show the full product package (from the pictures you took)
 * Include the tag line/jingle you wrote
 * Other images from Google that fit your product
 * You will not have talking in the video so you have to use Words to sell your product.
 * Here is an example of a good Animoto
 * Nemo Flakes
 * I will show you how to turn them in Monday
 * Monday you will be completing your midterm check in using the same questions from the pretest and that will be on the final exam.
 * Think about the topics we have covered up to this point

Wednesday, November 16th

 * Bellwork
 * MONDAY--Think back to when you were little. What was your favorite toy or game? Why
 * TUESDAY--What is/was your favorite cartoon?
 * WEDNESDAY--Do you watch commercials or do you skip them?
 * Make sure your product write up in Classroom is completed
 * Get your completed project and a camera and take 4-5 different pictures of your project
 * You are going to create a basic commercial using Animoto or Kizoa or WeVideo
 * It must:
 * Be 20-30 seconds long
 * Display the product name 3 times
 * Show the full product package (from the pictures you took)
 * Include the tag line/jingle you wrote
 * Other images from Google that fit your product
 * You will not have talking in the video so you have to use Words to sell your product.
 * Here is an example of a good Animoto
 * Nemo Flakes

Tuesday, November 15th

 * Start a new Google Doc for Bellwork--Nov 14th
 * MONDAY--Think back to when you were little. What was your favorite toy or game? Why?
 * TUESDAY--What is/was your favorite cartoon?
 * Go to the Classroom
 * Complete the Loophole assignment FIRST--This is due before you move on to anything else (it is kind of time sensitive information)
 * Finish your package for your product
 * Bring it to Mrs. Ferris
 * Go to Classroom and complete the assignment posted there
 * For the part where you design your commercial you must use some of the vocab from last week
 * You commercial is only limited by your imagination
 * You have unlimited money, access to technology and the ability to create any commercial you want for your product.
 * Come to Mrs. Ferris and get a camera and your project
 * Take pictures of your project (you can to take 4-5 of different parts and make sure to have at least one shot of the entire thing)
 * This will be used Wednesday-Friday

Monday, November 14th

 * Start a new Google Doc for Bellwork--Nov 14th
 * MONDAY--Think back to when you were little. What was your favorite toy or game? Why?
 * Finish your package for your product
 * Go to Classroom and complete the assignment posted there

Thursday, November 10th--Friday, November 11th

 * Start a NEW Google Doc called Kids Advertising
 * Notes
 * Cute Celebrity--Coloring
 * Creating your product
 * Cut out your Cute Celebrity
 * Get construction paper--You are now going to create the packaging for your product
 * Your package must have
 * Product Name (make this up)
 * Company Name (make this up)
 * Cute Celebrity Spokesperson
 * Product Tag Line/Slogan
 * (think Frosted Flakes… Theyyyyyy’re Great or Goldfish..”The snack that smiles back”
 * You will be graded on the overall look of your packaging.
 * Meaning, it needs to look nice

Wednesday, November 9th

 * Get your note sheet from Monday
 * If you were absent, see me so you can watch the videos
 * Answer the question on the back of the sheet
 * At 11:35 I am going to have everyone stop what they are doing so we can move to the next activity together

Monday, November 7th

 * No Bellwork this week :-)
 * Video on Elections
 * Notes today, writing on Wednesday
 * Finish FlipGrids
 * If you want to record at home here are the directions:
 * Install the FlipGrid App on your device (or you can go to FlipGrid.com on a computer that has a camera)
 * The code for this Grid is ab6e17ea
 * Hit the big green PLUS sign
 * If you do not like your recording, hit NEXT and it will give you a chance to redo it :-)


 * Bellwork--Turn in your Bell Work
 * MONDAY--Card marking ends on Friday. What do you need to do before Friday?
 * TUESDAY--The election is 1 week away. Who was campaigning in Warren yesterday? (look in the newspapers online if you don't know)
 * WEDNESDAY--How many candidates for President will be on the ballot next week?
 * THURSDAY--Who won the World Series?
 * FRIDAY--Who did you pick for your campaign endorsement?
 * Make sure your assignment in classroom is done
 * Practice what you plan to say about your candidate.
 * Make sure to include all required elements
 * Recording your FlipGrid
 * Get an iPad from Mrs. Ferris
 * Enter the code
 * Record and follow the directions on the screen
 * FIELD TRIP UPDATE--There are 43 spots available as of this morning.
 * The Field Trip will be Jan 18, 2017 and is $20

Wednesday, November 2nd and November 3rd

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc titled October 31st
 * MONDAY--Card marking ends on Friday. What do you need to do before Friday?
 * TUESDAY--The election is 1 week away. Who was campaigning in Warren yesterday? (look in the newspapers online if you don't know)
 * WEDNESDAY--How many candidates for President will be on the ballot next week?
 * THURSDAY--Who won the World Series?
 * Go to the Classroom for your Assignment for today
 * NO ONE will be recording before their assignment is submitted
 * FIELD TRIP UPDATE--Remember to bring in your permission slip and money. The Field Trip will be Jan 18, 2017 and is $20

Tuesday, November 1st

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc titled October 31st
 * MONDAY--Card marking ends on Friday. What do you need to do before Friday?
 * TUESDAY--The election is 1 week away. Who was campaigning in Warren yesterday? (look in the newspapers online if you don't know)
 * Finish Edits
 * Politics Intro
 * Create a New Google Doc in your Notes folder-titled Politics
 * Use this presentation to copy the important vocab for this unit
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Monday, October 31st

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc titled October 31st
 * MONDAY--Card marking ends on Friday. What do you need to do before Friday?
 * Finish Editing
 * Turn in your Newscast
 * ASK FOR HELP

Friday, October 28th

 * Bellwork--Turn It in to Classroom
 * MONDAY--Do you think kids (under the age of 5) spent too much time watching things on a screen (apps, TV, movies)? Do you think this is good or bad?
 * TUESDAY--How do you feel your project is coming together? What do you need to do to make sure it is done by the end of class tomorrow?
 * WEDNESDAY--Have you watched any of the Presidential Ads on TV? Which ones stand out?
 * THURSDAY--There are talks for the Pistons to move to Downtown Detroit. What do you think?
 * FRIDAY--Do you say GO BLUE or GO GREEN? Who will win tomorrow?
 * Finish Editing in WeVideo (check the Rubric)
 * Let Mrs. Ferris know when you are done and she will show you how to publish it and turn it in

Thursday, October 27th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 24th
 * MONDAY--Do you think kids (under the age of 5) spent too much time watching things on a screen (apps, TV, movies)? Do you think this is good or bad?
 * TUESDAY--How do you feel your project is coming together? What do you need to do to make sure it is done by the end of class tomorrow?
 * WEDNESDAY--Have you watched any of the Presidential Ads on TV? Which ones stand out?
 * THURSDAY--There are talks for the Pistons to move to Downtown Detroit. What do you think?
 * Complete filming
 * Begin to edit using WeVideo
 * Create an account using your Google Sign In

Tuesday, October 25th and Wednesday, October 26th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 24th
 * MONDAY--Do you think kids (under the age of 5) spent too much time watching things on a screen (apps, TV, movies)? Do you think this is good or bad?
 * TUESDAY--How do you feel your project is coming together? What do you need to do to make sure it is done by the end of class tomorrow?
 * WEDNESDAY--Have you watched any of the Presidential Ads on TV? Which ones stand out?
 * Filming should begin Tuesday and go into Wednesday
 * See Mrs. Ferris for a pass
 * You can use your phone (if it is NOT an iPhone you will need to have a cord for it to get the videos off--I have an iPhone cord)
 * You can use one of Mrs. Ferris' 2 cameras
 * Here is the grading sheet
 * I will be using (it will be adjusted based on the number of people in your group)

Monday, October 24th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 24th
 * MONDAY--Do you think kids (under the age of 5) spent too much time watching things on a screen (apps, TV, movies)? Do you think this is good or bad?
 * Make sure your script is set
 * Rehearse in class and time how long your newscast is.
 * Add more if you need to
 * See Mrs. Ferris regarding filming

Friday, October 21st

 * Bellwork--Turn in your Bellwork
 * MONDAY--Respond to this statement "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
 * TUESDAY--Why do you think News anchors (and some reporters) dress so professionally? Is this a good thing? Does it matter?
 * WEDNESDAY--Why do schools have dress codes? What do you think of dress codes?
 * THURSDAY--Why do schools have channels like THTV to tell the school news?
 * FRIDAY--Sometimes you have to work with groups. Why is making a good choice of who is in your group important?
 * Newscast--Group Project
 * Develop and film a 3-5 minute newscast for the Thurston Action News
 * Must get have a DETAILED script/plan submitted and approved by Mrs. Ferris--As in who is saying what and where will you film (A script should be done and submitted for approval no later than MONDAY, though the end of class Friday would be nice)
 * The newscast must have:
 * Anchor to introduce the stories
 * A reporter to report them
 * At least 2 stories are covered (if you have 3 people you need 3 stories and 4 people will require 4 stories)
 * Anchor will introduce them and the report will tell the story
 * 1 teaser for a story that will come later in the newscast
 * Must be filmed either with a phone or Mrs. Ferris' camera
 * The news must be exciting, fast paced and school appropriate and at least one story must be Thurston Related
 * Since we will not have any violence, it is important to make your story important and informational. It does not need to be 100% true though
 * You can use props and things as needed
 * If any group is reported to be misbehaving while filming, the group grade will be lowered.
 * I am trusting you to be on your best behavior when you film
 * A few group rules:
 * Headphones serve NO purpose in a group and mean you are not working with the group (this will lower your individual grade)
 * Cell phones and other electronics have no purpose unless it is for filming (again, this can lead to a lower grade)
 * Be a team player!!

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Thursday, October 20th

 * Bellwork--Create a New Google Doc named Oct 16th
 * MONDAY--Respond to this statement "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
 * TUESDAY--Why do you think News anchors (and some reporters) dress so professionally? Is this a good thing? Does it matter?
 * WEDNESDAY--Why do schools have dress codes? What do you think of dress codes?
 * THURSDAY--Why do schools have channels like THTV to tell the school news?
 * Finish you article from yesterday (you will have until 11:15am)
 * Turn in Voki (it has been added to the Classroom, ask if you are unsure)
 * Examples of News Segments
 * Discuss News Project

Wednesday, October 19th

 * Bellwork--Create a New Google Doc named Oct 16th
 * MONDAY--Respond to this statement "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
 * TUESDAY--Why do you think News anchors (and some reporters) dress so professionally? Is this a good thing? Does it matter?
 * WEDNESDAY--Why do schools have dress codes? What do you think of dress codes?
 * Go to the Classroom
 * There is an assignment for you to complete
 * This is due today :-)
 * Be nice to Coach Gray please

Monday, October 17th and Tuesday, October 18th
Here is an example by Mrs. Ferris
 * Bellwork--Create a New Google Doc named Oct 16th
 * MONDAY--Respond to this statement "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have".
 * TUESDAY--Why do you think News anchors (and some reporters) dress so professionally? Is this a good thing? Does it matter?
 * You are going to create your own news introduction and news teasers today
 * Go to Voki.com and create an account--Remember, using your personal email makes it a TON easier for you later.
 * You select the person doing the talking,
 * You write the information for it to read OR you can call in with your cell phone and record your own voice (talk to Mrs. Ferris before you do this).
 * You must include:
 * Your name (introduce yourself)
 * The name of your newscast
 * The date
 * An overview of tonight's top stories (you must have at least 3--you are making this up)
 * A brief top story
 * Refer to your stories from last week
 * You only have 60 seconds in your Voki
 * You news anchor should look professional (remember this is a news cast).
 * All your information must be school appropriate
 * You are welcome to use the internet to looks at the start of news casts if you would like.

Ferris News Voki


 * Bellwork--Turn in your Bellwork since we have no school tomorrow
 * MONDAY--What TV event took place last night? (check the news sites if you don't know)
 * TUESDAY--If you could ask one of the Presidential Candidate a question, who would you want to ask it to and what would you ask?
 * WEDNESDAY--Have you ever had a Big Mac? Do you like it? If you haven't, why not?
 * Mrs. Ferris will explain this before we get started with your new assignment
 * THURSDAY--Are you planning to come to the tailgate and/or the game tomorrow?
 * You can pre buy game tickets from the AP/Athletic Office to save time tomorrow
 * Finish Your Newscast Story
 * Get some headphones (your own or borrow a pair from Mrs. Ferris--Today headphones can only be borrowed for this assignment, not for music and the entire hour)
 * Watch this video
 * Write down all the jobs shown and a brief explanation
 * Write your overall reaction of this video
 * This can be done through email, google doc or lined paper

Wednesday, October 12th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 10th
 * MONDAY--What TV event took place last night? (check the news sites if you don't know)
 * TUESDAY--If you could ask one of the Presidential Candidate a question, who would you want to ask it to and what would you ask?
 * WEDNESDAY--Have you ever had a Big Mac? Do you like it? If you haven't, why not?
 * Mrs. Ferris will explain this before we get started with your new assignment
 * Finish News Rundown (in the Classroom--Can be done digitally or on paper)
 * Your Newscast--Create a new Google Doc for this but you are NOT submitting it today
 * Think of a Title for your Newscast (The Nightly News with Ferris is an example)
 * Create 3 stories that would be featured on your newscast.
 * This includes the title and a description of the story
 * This is NOT an article so it should not be that long but it does need to be interesting and it has to have enough details that you can report on your story
 * This does not have to be factual

Tuesday, October 11th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 10th
 * MONDAY--What TV event took place last night? (check the news sites if you don't know)
 * TUESDAY--If you could ask one of the Presidential Candidate a question, who would you want to ask it to and what would you ask?
 * Finish Vocab
 * News Rundown

Monday, October 10th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document titled Oct 10th
 * MONDAY--What TV event took place last night? (check the news sites if you don't know)
 * Complete your Newspaper from last week if you have not
 * At 11:35am we will do NOTES
 * Have your News Notes open--We will be adding Broadcast news on to them.

Friday, October 7th

 * Bellwork--Turn it in
 * MONDAY--Progress reports are being completed today. How do you think you have done in this class and all your class during this first half of the card marking?
 * TUESDAY--Go to www.freep.com and http://www.sun-sentinel.com, what are the headline for each? Why are they so different?
 * WEDNESDAY--Is someone coming to conferences on Thursday for you?
 * THURSDAY--Why does a news paper article have to start off with a good beginning?
 * FRIDAY--What Disney Movie is playing?
 * Finish your news article (see Thursday for details)

Thursday, October 6th

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc in your bellwork folder called Oct 3
 * MONDAY--Progress reports are being completed today. How do you think you have done in this class and all your class during this first half of the card marking?
 * TUESDAY--Go to www.freep.com and http://www.sun-sentinel.com, what are the headline for each? Why are they so different?
 * WEDNESDAY--Is someone coming to conferences on Thursday for you?
 * THURSDAY--Why does a news paper article have to start off with a good beginning?
 * Go to Classroom and complete the News Review Assignment--You will have 15 minutes after Bellwork (so 8:05am for first hour and 11: for 4th hour)
 * The inverted news pyramid
 * [[image:News Inverted P.jpg width="357" height="270"]]
 * Parts of a news story example--In Classroom (this will be live once Mrs. Ferris explains things)
 * Article Writing
 * You have analyzed a news story
 * You have compared front pages
 * Now it is time to WRITE a news story
 * Using the tools you have learned from this unit and the Inverted Pyramid of news writing, create a breaking, major news story.
 * This can be fictional or based on something real
 * You must:
 * Give the Important details at the beginning
 * Included 3 "quotes" of people (they do not have to be real) about the story
 * Provide 2 background facts
 * Must answer the 5Ws and H
 * Pictures are wonderful
 * Your story should be about 1 page double spaced.
 * News story paragraphs do not have to be long, some are 1-2 lines.
 * Use the resources from this unit to help you
 * Turn in through the Classroom

Wednesday, October 5th

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc in your bellwork folder called Oct 3
 * MONDAY--Progress reports are being completed today. How do you think you have done in this class and all your class during this first half of the card marking?
 * TUESDAY--Go to www.freep.com and http://www.sun-sentinel.com, what are the headline for each? Why are they so different?
 * WEDNESDAY--Is someone coming to conferences on Thursday for you?
 * Complete this form
 * Get a meeting sheet from the end of your row
 * Fill it out
 * Meet with Mrs. Ferris--The directions are on the meeting sheet
 * Work on Animoto
 * We will turn it in at the end of class to give people a few more minutes to work
 * Complete the article assignment in the Classroom

Monday, October 3rd and Tuesday, October 4th

 * Bellwork--Create a new doc in your bellwork folder called Oct 3
 * MONDAY--Progress reports are being completed today. How do you think you have done in this class and all your class during this first half of the card marking?
 * TUESDAY--Go to www.freep.com and http://www.sun-sentinel.com, what are the headline for each? Why are they so different?
 * Project:
 * You read and looked at 2 newspapers last week that talked about the debate. In most cased the tone of the article was different. Some were negative, some where positive towards on candidate or the other but all sent a message of some kind.
 * You are going to create a visual presentation using Animoto to demonstrate the tone or overall message from one of your 2 newspapers
 * You will need 10-12 images that show the tone (these can be any images)
 * One place to look other than Google Images is pixabay.com
 * Once you have your images go to Animoto.com and create a free account (remember, use your personal email)
 * Build a video presentation showing the tone of the newspaper you selected
 * You must give your presentation a title and include your name
 * You must have at least 10 images demonstrating the tone and overall feel of the article
 * Make sure the images you select tell a story and work together
 * You can add word slides to help explain things.
 * We will turn this in together at the start of class on Wednesday


 * Bellwork--SUBMIT THROUGH CLASSROOM FOR CREDIT
 * MONDAY--Where do you find out about news? Is it accurate or reliable?
 * TUESDAY-Did you watch the debate or hear anything about the debate? What did you hear?
 * WEDNESDAY--Do you think the news should have more positive stories?
 * THURSDAY--What surprised you when looking at the 2 different news papers?
 * FRIDAY--What news source do you like the most? Why?
 * Work on Popplet
 * 10 minutes before class ends I will talk you through how to turn it in

Thursday, September 29th

 * Bellwork--Create a New Document in Google and name it Sept 26th
 * MONDAY--Where do you find out about news? Is it accurate or reliable?
 * TUESDAY-Did you watch the debate or hear anything about the debate? What did you hear?
 * WEDNESDAY--Do you think the news should have more positive stories?
 * THURSDAY--What surprised you when looking at the 2 different news papers?
 * Work on your Popplet (see instructions from yesterday).
 * You do need to create an account with your personal email
 * It will not save it you don't
 * Be patient, the site gets slow.
 * Don't worry, I understand
 * Watch the video from yesterday for tips and tricks.

Tuesday, September 27th-Wednesday, September 28th
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 * Bellwork--Create a New Document in Google and name it Sept 26th
 * MONDAY--Where do you find out about news? Is it accurate or reliable?
 * TUESDAY-Did you watch the debate or hear anything about the debate? What did you hear?
 * WEDNESDAY--Do you think the news should have more positive stories?
 * Notes to compare articles/front pages you found--You can do this on paper, in a google doc, Word
 * Newspaper location (City and State)
 * Headlines
 * Subheadlines if present
 * Bylines
 * Photos/Captions
 * Location of Story on the Page
 * Number of direct quotes
 * What the direct quotes said
 * Who was quoted
 * Overall impression of the topic
 * Create a comparison Popplet
 * Watch this video to help you understand Popplet and how to use it (the notes portion is slightly different since Mrs. Clayton had her class do it a different way)
 * Here is a direct Link https://youtu.be/DlVZ0RD34dM
 * I have headphones for loan if you want to borrow a pair (I only have 3 of them)
 * I also have earbuds for $1 that you can keep

Tuesday, September 27th

 * Bellwork--Create a New Document in Google and name it Sept 26th
 * MONDAY--Where do you find out about news? Is it accurate or reliable?
 * TUESDAY-Did you watch the debate or hear anything about the debate? What did you hear?
 * Notes Recap
 * Using the piece of White Paper you were given, draw out a front page of a news paper and label all the parts
 * Boxes and squiggles are fine
 * You will have 15 minutes to complete this
 * If you did not get the notes yesterday, ask someone of see Mrs. Ferris
 * Comparing news
 * Newseum introduction and article locating
 * Comparing Notes:
 * Newspaper location (City and State)
 * Headlines
 * Subheadlines if present
 * Bylines
 * Photos/Captions
 * Location of Story on the Page
 * Number of direct quotes
 * What the direct quotes said
 * Who was quoted
 * Overall impression of the topic

Monday, September 26th

 * Bellwork--Create a New Document in Google and name it Sept 26th
 * MONDAY--Where do you find out about news? Is it accurate or reliable?
 * Print News Vocabulary
 * News Overview/exploration

> GRADES HAVE BEEN UPDATED, if something is missing turn it in (no penalty)
Mrs. York in the front office can get you your StudentConnect Log In
 * Bellwork--Turn into the Classroom ASK FOR HELP IF YOU NEED IT
 * MONDAY--Why do companies spend money creating a Logo?
 * TUESDAY--What made you select the company you chose for your project?
 * WEDNESDAY--Internet Issues for 1st hour--NO BELLWORK
 * THURSDAY--What interesting fact have you learned about your company?
 * FRIDAY--What are your plans for the weekend?
 * Choose a company to research and explain
 * Email Mrs. Ferris with your choice. She will email back an approval right away
 * Begin gathering your information focusing on the elements that will be graded (see the Rubric)
 * Company overview and explanation
 * Including the Logo
 * Company Social Responsibility
 * Company/Brand Advertising
 * Good, reliable sources for your information
 * Must include a list of resources somewhere within your project
 * Remember--How you present your information is up to you, it just has to be done well
 * Presentation with PowerPoint or Slides--Example of Mrs. Ferris' on Starbucks
 * Prezi
 * Kizoa
 * PosterBoard
 * Movie
 * Other things you can think of

Monday, September 19th

 * Bellwork--Create a new document in your Bellwork Folder, name is Sept 19th
 * MONDAY--Why do companies spend money creating a Logo?
 * Alphabet Branding
 * Social Media Branding
 * Notes (just a few)
 * Project example/Quick Overview
 * Company research

Friday, September 16th

 * Bellwork
 * MONDAY--How do we know what happened in the past? Why is it important?
 * TUESDAY--What is your strongest memory so far (vacation, experience, party, interaction, first day of Kindergarten
 * WEDNESDAY--What is one commercial that stands out to you? What makes it stand out?
 * Mrs. Ferris loves the new Peyton on Sunday Mornings for DirectTV
 * THURSDAY--What is the last thing you purchased? What brand was it? Why did you buy it?
 * FRIDAY--What is one TV show you watch?
 * Turning in Bellwork
 * Finish 5 Concepts/Questions Notes
 * 5 Concepts/Questions Assignment
 * Find one advertisement in a magazine (the file cabinets have them)
 * Describe the ad completely so I could identify it if I found it
 * Answer each of the 5 questions in a complete sentence
 * This can be done in an email or on a piece of lined paper
 * BONUS CHANCE: Find a COMMERCIAL on YouTube
 * Watch it
 * Copy the share link to your doc/email
 * Answer the 5 Questions about the commercial
 * Turn in when done

Thursday, September 15th

 * Bellwork--Introduction and set up
 * MONDAY--How do we know what happened in the past? Why is it important?
 * TUESDAY--What is your strongest memory so far (vacation, experience, party, interaction, first day of Kindergarten
 * WEDNESDAY--What is one commercial that stands out to you? What makes it stand out?
 * Mrs. Ferris loves the new Peyton on Sunday Mornings for DirectTV
 * THURSDAY--What is the last thing you purchased? What brand was it? Why did you buy it?
 * When your Bellwork for today is done, turn your monitor OFF and turn to the back of the room please
 * 5 Concepts/Questions Presentation
 * 5 Concepts/Questions Commercials
 * Jeep
 * Doritos
 * Wix
 * Mercedes
 * 5 Concepts/Questions Notes
 * Only need the 5 Concepts and 5 questions

Wednesday, September 14th

 * Bellwork--Introduction and set up
 * MONDAY--How do we know what happened in the past? Why is it important?
 * TUESDAY--What is your strongest memory so far (vacation, experience, party, interaction, first day of Kindergarten
 * WEDNESDAY--What is one commercial that stands out to you? What makes it stand out?
 * Mrs. Ferris will share her's for you before we get to the next thing
 * PreTest
 * Finish FlipGrid from yesterday
 * Watch several of the stories
 * Assignment
 * Choice #1--Record a FlipGrid response to one of them using the FlipGrip App (see Mrs. Ferris if you need help)
 * This will mean using your phone
 * Send an Email to Mrs. Ferris saying which one you responded to
 * Choice #2--Write a 2-3 sentence reaction to 3 of the clips
 * Can be done through email or on lined paper
 * Should list the name of who you are reacting to
 * All about Me
 * This should be done by the end of the week--NOT SOMETHING THAT IS LATE

Tuesday, September 13th

 * Bellwork--Introduction and set up
 * MONDAY--How do we know what happened in the past? Why is it important?
 * TUESDAY--What is your strongest memory so far (vacation, experience, party, interaction, first day of Kindergarten)
 * FlipGrid--Intro to the Site/App
 * https://flipgrid.com/13c7e90c
 * If you are going to use the app enter 13c7e90c after the #
 * Bonus Assignment
 * Interview someone older than yourself about where they were on 9/11/01 and what they remember
 * Have them add it to Flip Grid OR email Mrs. Ferris with what you find out

Monday, September 12th

 * Bellwork--Introduction and set up
 * MONDAY--How do we know what happened in the past? Why is it important?
 * 9/11--Remembering
 * Delta Flight 15 Story
 * Cell Phone Policy
 * Must be read, signed and returned
 * Bonus Assignment
 * Interview someone older than yourself about where they were on 9/11/01 and what they remember
 * Email Mrs. Ferris with what you find out

Friday, September 9th

 * Ferris Classroom Rules, expectations and Information
 * You Cloud

Thursday, September 8th

 * Set up computers
 * Wiki
 * Classroom
 * Favorites
 * Default of Chrome
 * All About You Form
 * What do you see--4th Hour ONLY

Wednesday, September 7th

 * Names
 * Intro Email