Honors: Final VocabEssay of the year is this week. Make it count!
Coming soon: additional guiding materials for the open read books. I will specify where to find them if not posted directly here (may go on g-class)
Next week: Final exam reading materials will be posted and we will start discussion.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
Fast Food Nation
At the end of every chapter/section, pay close attention to the "lesson" aspect of how it concludes.
What central point/focus is being referenced in all examples?
How does sequence of FFN, especially early on, set the stage for the Controlling Idea (CI) and focal concepts?
How does the "food industry" reflect, or react to, the culture around it? Is it a product of its environment, or is it the environment itself and the things around it react to the food industry?
Pay attention to word choice for important aspects that the author studies. He makes a point of talking directly about it, so it's not a secret or anything subversive he's trying to influence us with clandestine references, but words like "industry" for instance have a very significant presence in the book.
I would highly recommend looking into the following:
-"Food Inc." is the documentary film version of this book. It's not a full retelling, but is narrated by the author and incorporates sections from the book into the film.
-"The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. Deals specifically with the process of how a food becomes a food, whether through nature, farming, science, etc.
At the end of every chapter/section, pay close attention to the "lesson" aspect of how it concludes.
What central point/focus is being referenced in all examples?
How does sequence of FFN, especially early on, set the stage for the Controlling Idea (CI) and focal concepts?
How does the "food industry" reflect, or react to, the culture around it? Is it a product of its environment, or is it the environment itself and the things around it react to the food industry?
Pay attention to word choice for important aspects that the author studies. He makes a point of talking directly about it, so it's not a secret or anything subversive he's trying to influence us with clandestine references, but words like "industry" for instance have a very significant presence in the book.
I would highly recommend looking into the following:
-"Food Inc." is the documentary film version of this book. It's not a full retelling, but is narrated by the author and incorporates sections from the book into the film.
-"The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan. Deals specifically with the process of how a food becomes a food, whether through nature, farming, science, etc.
Lord of the Flies
Lord of the Flies: Guiding questions/points Ch. 1-2
What are some of the differences we know right away between Ralph and Piggy? Don’t limit your answers to appearance and personality. How will these differences shape their roles on the island? How do these traits transfer to “civilized” life?
Who is Jack and who are the boys with him? What is very apparent about Jack right away? While it may be kept in check by the expectations and natural social balances of “normal” life, think about how a situation with no social/legal “infrastructure” would be affected by someone like Jack.
What characters can we already guess are going to have a conflict? What will the conflict involve?
What happens when the explorers find the wild pig in the woods? What is the significance of the outcome?
How do the personality traits of Jack, Ralph and Piggy affect their interactions with each other, with the other boys and with their environment? (Pg. 33 and 38)
On pg. 40, the first real “disregard” for rules/norms takes place with Piggy’s glasses. What does it lead to, and what does it set the stage for regarding the rest of the book?
After the fire, a boy has gone missing, but what happened to him is left fairly ambiguous by Golding. Why is this done, and what ramifications does it have for future decisions made on the island?
Lord of the Flies
Ch. 3-4 Study Guide
What is the struggle between Ralph(shelter building) and Jack(hunting) symbolic of?
What is the true importance of the shelters? Why is this so important?
Why is Jack so obsessed with killing a pig? What will it mean for him?
Where does Simon fit into the society? What is his role and what does he represent? (Find the part where he walks off into the jungle)
When Jack describes what it is like to be out in the jungle by himself, what is he basically admitting?
What are some of the signs of a breakdown in civilization? (Up to and including Ch. 4)
What does this breakdown mean for the characters who are involved?
What is the symbolism behind Piggy’s glasses being stolen and broken?
What do Roger and Henry have in common? What does Golding think about the presence of evil in human beings?
Ralph vs. Jack (where is their relationship?)
LOF Guiding Points for Ch. 5-6
Looking back to the beginning of the novel, what is the relationship dynamic between characters now? How does this evolution fit Golding's theory about people vs. systems?
Jack/Ralph
Piggy/Jack
Simon/Everyone
Jack/Everyone
Ralph/Everyone
After 6 chapters and the evolution that Golding has illustrated through them, what appears to be the biggest threat/danger on the island? What literary techniques does Golding use to illustrate this?
Why does Ralph have to agree to go hunting for the beast with Jack even though we all know there is probably no physical beast? What unusual occurrence takes place between Jack and Ralph on this hunting trip? What symbolic elements are illustrated?
How would you describe “The Beast” using terms and words that are not visual-based?
As the island society slowly deteriorates, the two potential leaders remain. What positive character elements do Jack and Ralph still retain? What powers has Golding created that are working against them at this point?
Look for symbolic "signs" that the memory of what it means to be "civilized" is fading for the boys. What narrative techniques does Golding use to show this?
What is the symbolism behind Piggy’s glasses being stolen and broken?
What do Roger and Henry have in common? What does the scene on the beach have to do, metaphorically, with Golding's views on mankind's flaws?
Ch. 7-10
1. When Ralph and Jack see the “beast” on top of the mountain, why does Ralph say it “squats by the fire?”
2. When Simon says “I think we ought to climb the mountain” in Ch. 8, what does this foreshadow (be specific)?
3. What does Piggy’s suggestion that they move the fire down to the beach show about the boys in regard to the presence of the beast?
4. If Jack and the beast have the most in common due to their total reliance on the boys’ fears and insecurities, which boy has the most in common with the LOF itself and why?
5. Write the original chant. Write it as it has changed in Ch. 9.
6. With Simon’s death, human life has been taken. However, one could argue that it was done in the heat of the moment and was an accident. What is the next logical step for the author in the deterioration of civilization?
7. When the hunters raid the camp, what do they take and why?
8. What does Piggy think they wanted to take and why?
9. What prophecy from the LOF(pig’s head on a stick) has come true?
10. What aspect of human nature would Golding and Stephen King say is definitely present by the end of Ch. 10?
Ch.11
Pg. 169: Piggy’s blindness and what it symbolizes.
Pg. 171: Piggy’s rant about what is happening. The acknowledgement of death and his last ditch effort at preserving civilized morality
Pg. 180-181: What it represents both immediately to the boys and in the arc of violence that has taken place over the course of the story.
Pg. 182: How have the characters, and the group, come full circle in relation to Golding’s point about human nature?
Ch. 12
-Why is Jack safe in the knowledge that he will never really have to face consequences for any deaths, even the hunt and murder of Ralph, on the island?
-The big hunt and Ralph’s transition from bystander, to hunter, to prey
-The irony of the island fire. Jack’s role as savior/hero in that he gets them rescued, and he uses Ralph’s method to do it while trying to kill Ralph.
-The irony of who rescues them and what he says to them (last pages).
Lord of the Flies: Guiding questions/points Ch. 1-2
What are some of the differences we know right away between Ralph and Piggy? Don’t limit your answers to appearance and personality. How will these differences shape their roles on the island? How do these traits transfer to “civilized” life?
Who is Jack and who are the boys with him? What is very apparent about Jack right away? While it may be kept in check by the expectations and natural social balances of “normal” life, think about how a situation with no social/legal “infrastructure” would be affected by someone like Jack.
What characters can we already guess are going to have a conflict? What will the conflict involve?
What happens when the explorers find the wild pig in the woods? What is the significance of the outcome?
How do the personality traits of Jack, Ralph and Piggy affect their interactions with each other, with the other boys and with their environment? (Pg. 33 and 38)
On pg. 40, the first real “disregard” for rules/norms takes place with Piggy’s glasses. What does it lead to, and what does it set the stage for regarding the rest of the book?
After the fire, a boy has gone missing, but what happened to him is left fairly ambiguous by Golding. Why is this done, and what ramifications does it have for future decisions made on the island?
Lord of the Flies
Ch. 3-4 Study Guide
What is the struggle between Ralph(shelter building) and Jack(hunting) symbolic of?
What is the true importance of the shelters? Why is this so important?
Why is Jack so obsessed with killing a pig? What will it mean for him?
Where does Simon fit into the society? What is his role and what does he represent? (Find the part where he walks off into the jungle)
When Jack describes what it is like to be out in the jungle by himself, what is he basically admitting?
What are some of the signs of a breakdown in civilization? (Up to and including Ch. 4)
What does this breakdown mean for the characters who are involved?
What is the symbolism behind Piggy’s glasses being stolen and broken?
What do Roger and Henry have in common? What does Golding think about the presence of evil in human beings?
Ralph vs. Jack (where is their relationship?)
LOF Guiding Points for Ch. 5-6
Looking back to the beginning of the novel, what is the relationship dynamic between characters now? How does this evolution fit Golding's theory about people vs. systems?
Jack/Ralph
Piggy/Jack
Simon/Everyone
Jack/Everyone
Ralph/Everyone
After 6 chapters and the evolution that Golding has illustrated through them, what appears to be the biggest threat/danger on the island? What literary techniques does Golding use to illustrate this?
Why does Ralph have to agree to go hunting for the beast with Jack even though we all know there is probably no physical beast? What unusual occurrence takes place between Jack and Ralph on this hunting trip? What symbolic elements are illustrated?
How would you describe “The Beast” using terms and words that are not visual-based?
As the island society slowly deteriorates, the two potential leaders remain. What positive character elements do Jack and Ralph still retain? What powers has Golding created that are working against them at this point?
Look for symbolic "signs" that the memory of what it means to be "civilized" is fading for the boys. What narrative techniques does Golding use to show this?
What is the symbolism behind Piggy’s glasses being stolen and broken?
What do Roger and Henry have in common? What does the scene on the beach have to do, metaphorically, with Golding's views on mankind's flaws?
Ch. 7-10
1. When Ralph and Jack see the “beast” on top of the mountain, why does Ralph say it “squats by the fire?”
2. When Simon says “I think we ought to climb the mountain” in Ch. 8, what does this foreshadow (be specific)?
3. What does Piggy’s suggestion that they move the fire down to the beach show about the boys in regard to the presence of the beast?
4. If Jack and the beast have the most in common due to their total reliance on the boys’ fears and insecurities, which boy has the most in common with the LOF itself and why?
5. Write the original chant. Write it as it has changed in Ch. 9.
6. With Simon’s death, human life has been taken. However, one could argue that it was done in the heat of the moment and was an accident. What is the next logical step for the author in the deterioration of civilization?
7. When the hunters raid the camp, what do they take and why?
8. What does Piggy think they wanted to take and why?
9. What prophecy from the LOF(pig’s head on a stick) has come true?
10. What aspect of human nature would Golding and Stephen King say is definitely present by the end of Ch. 10?
Ch.11
Pg. 169: Piggy’s blindness and what it symbolizes.
Pg. 171: Piggy’s rant about what is happening. The acknowledgement of death and his last ditch effort at preserving civilized morality
Pg. 180-181: What it represents both immediately to the boys and in the arc of violence that has taken place over the course of the story.
Pg. 182: How have the characters, and the group, come full circle in relation to Golding’s point about human nature?
Ch. 12
-Why is Jack safe in the knowledge that he will never really have to face consequences for any deaths, even the hunt and murder of Ralph, on the island?
-The big hunt and Ralph’s transition from bystander, to hunter, to prey
-The irony of the island fire. Jack’s role as savior/hero in that he gets them rescued, and he uses Ralph’s method to do it while trying to kill Ralph.
-The irony of who rescues them and what he says to them (last pages).
Slaughterhouse 5
Slaughterhouse-5
Guiding Questions: Chapter 1
-In the first chapter, the book blurs the line between fiction and non-fiction. The author never gives his name, and we do not know just how real of an account this is. Why is this style important to the ambiguous nature of the opening chapter?
-The author uses a version of a style known as “stream of consciousness” in his narration which basically means writing the way we think. Random thoughts pop into our heads, etc. We see this in his repetition of the Yon Yonson song and some of the other stories he tells. How does this style mirror the narrator’s admissions about how and when he thinks about war?
-The Dresden firebombing killed thousands of people. The narrator professes little difficulty in describing the death of the man who is crushed by the elevator. Symbollically, what does this gap represent? Think about it in regard to number of people, time, age/experience, etc.
-What is the significance of O’hare’s wife’s rant about the men just being babies during the war? What is her point? Juxtapose your own mental image of war on film vs. war in reality.
Slaughterhouse-Five
Ch. 2
-Explain the literal explanation of the Tralfamadorian view on life and death. How does Vonnegut justify their views and how do these views affect how their believers address grief?
-Describe Roland Weary physically, mentally, and emotionally. What kind of person is he? Why is he in the Army? What is his job in the Army and why do you think he has it? What does he hate more than anything? Juxtapose his view of their situation in Ch. 2 with that of Billy and the Scouts.
-What explanation can you give for Billy’s becoming unstuck in time? Why do people, in general, choose to reflect and remember things about their lives at certain times? How does choice, or a lack of choice, affect memory?
-At the very end of the chapter, Roland Weary and Billy Pilgrim have an incident. Describe what happens and the irony in Roland Weary’s statement to Billy when he says “You shouldn’t even be in the Army!” What implied message/question does Vonnegut insert into this statement by omission?
Think about how you would finish each of the following statements:
War is...
War is fought by...
War is fought because…
Slaughterhouse-Five
Chapter 3 Study guide
-At the very beginning of Ch. 3, there are descriptions of a German Shepherd, a 15 year old boy, and Adam and Eve. What common link do all 3 of these things share? What could Vonnegut’s point be?
-No matter what time Billy is in, what keeps going on around him? What do you make of the description of daily events in the 1960’s compared to the description of events during the war, and of death? Does Billy’s demeanor ever really seem to change? Does he have emotions?
-What is the point of the former hobo that Billy meets on the prison train? What does his message about their present circumstances have to do with life?
-Pay specific attention to the way things are described. Why does Vonnegut exclude any emotion or feeling, no matter what he is describing? How is Billy’s life, and Vonnegut’s view on war and life, reflected in his writing style? How are these things illustrated by the prayer on the wall of Billy’s office?
Ch. 4
The Tralfamadorians:
Explain the Tralfamadorian concept that we are all like insects that are trapped in amber.
Why does Vonnegut include “so it goes” after the sentence about the American prisoners’ clothing passing through poison gas?
The Tralfamadorians answer Billy’s question “Why me” this way: “There is no why, there simply is.” What does this mean? What is the “is” in the statement and how does it apply to life according to Vonnegut? What about war?
Ch. 5 Study Guide
Explain the Tralfamadorian views of humans and stars that is described in the first paragraph of Chapter 5. What is the significance of this view?
Why does Vonnegut keep referring to Edgar Derby as doomed and referencing the fact that he will be shot and killed by a firing squad?
Vonnegut seems to be in awe of the English officers at the prison camp. Is he really, and are we supposed to be? Explain your opinion and cite specific passages that support or refute this claim.
What does the relationship between the German captors, the English officers, and the American enlisted men resemble in everyday, non-war life? What does this relationship say about war?
What is the irony in the fact that the British officers are using soap and candles made from the fat of Jews who have been slaughtered? How does this relate to our perception of the officers?
Who is Kilgore Trout? What is his purpose in Slaughterhouse Five? Pay special attention to the title and subject of the first book of his that is described, Maniacs in the Fourth Dimension. Why is it important that his ideas are good, but he cannot write well?
Explain the Tralfamadorian zoo guide’s explanation for the way Earthlings see life.
Explain the passages from the German Ministry of Propaganda. Why is Vonnegut slamming America so hard in these passages?
Who/what is the purpose of Rosewater?
Ch. 6 Study Guide
Explain the reasoning/significance behind Lazzaro’s attitude toward revenge? Why isn’t he happy when Dresden is bombed?
Explain the symbolism of the place the American prisoners are taken to live when they reach Dresden. What does the description say about the spirits of the men?
The German guards in Dresden were expecting tall, cocky, murderous American infantrymen when the train pulled up. What did they get?
Why do the Englishmen insist that the Americans elect a leader? Why do the Americans not seem to care?
Study Guide Ch. 7
Explain the Tralfamadorian view that all humans are machines. Do you agree or disagree? Support your claim. (Think about the definition of a machine)
On pg. 157, it says that while he was unconscious, “Billy dreamed millions of things, some of them true. The true things were time travel.” What hint at an explanation could this be for Billy’s time travel and for refuting the idea that he is crazy?
What is the best explanation for a real version of “time travel” that we all do?
Why does Edgar Derby burst into tears after eating some of the malt syrup?
This chapter is filled with lots of choppy time jumps in which we see snapshots of Billy’s life. What does this view of his life approximate, or resemble?
Slaughterhouse-5
Guiding Questions: Chapter 1
-In the first chapter, the book blurs the line between fiction and non-fiction. The author never gives his name, and we do not know just how real of an account this is. Why is this style important to the ambiguous nature of the opening chapter?
-The author uses a version of a style known as “stream of consciousness” in his narration which basically means writing the way we think. Random thoughts pop into our heads, etc. We see this in his repetition of the Yon Yonson song and some of the other stories he tells. How does this style mirror the narrator’s admissions about how and when he thinks about war?
-The Dresden firebombing killed thousands of people. The narrator professes little difficulty in describing the death of the man who is crushed by the elevator. Symbollically, what does this gap represent? Think about it in regard to number of people, time, age/experience, etc.
-What is the significance of O’hare’s wife’s rant about the men just being babies during the war? What is her point? Juxtapose your own mental image of war on film vs. war in reality.
Slaughterhouse-Five
Ch. 2
-Explain the literal explanation of the Tralfamadorian view on life and death. How does Vonnegut justify their views and how do these views affect how their believers address grief?
-Describe Roland Weary physically, mentally, and emotionally. What kind of person is he? Why is he in the Army? What is his job in the Army and why do you think he has it? What does he hate more than anything? Juxtapose his view of their situation in Ch. 2 with that of Billy and the Scouts.
-What explanation can you give for Billy’s becoming unstuck in time? Why do people, in general, choose to reflect and remember things about their lives at certain times? How does choice, or a lack of choice, affect memory?
-At the very end of the chapter, Roland Weary and Billy Pilgrim have an incident. Describe what happens and the irony in Roland Weary’s statement to Billy when he says “You shouldn’t even be in the Army!” What implied message/question does Vonnegut insert into this statement by omission?
Think about how you would finish each of the following statements:
War is...
War is fought by...
War is fought because…
Slaughterhouse-Five
Chapter 3 Study guide
-At the very beginning of Ch. 3, there are descriptions of a German Shepherd, a 15 year old boy, and Adam and Eve. What common link do all 3 of these things share? What could Vonnegut’s point be?
-No matter what time Billy is in, what keeps going on around him? What do you make of the description of daily events in the 1960’s compared to the description of events during the war, and of death? Does Billy’s demeanor ever really seem to change? Does he have emotions?
-What is the point of the former hobo that Billy meets on the prison train? What does his message about their present circumstances have to do with life?
-Pay specific attention to the way things are described. Why does Vonnegut exclude any emotion or feeling, no matter what he is describing? How is Billy’s life, and Vonnegut’s view on war and life, reflected in his writing style? How are these things illustrated by the prayer on the wall of Billy’s office?
Ch. 4
The Tralfamadorians:
Explain the Tralfamadorian concept that we are all like insects that are trapped in amber.
Why does Vonnegut include “so it goes” after the sentence about the American prisoners’ clothing passing through poison gas?
The Tralfamadorians answer Billy’s question “Why me” this way: “There is no why, there simply is.” What does this mean? What is the “is” in the statement and how does it apply to life according to Vonnegut? What about war?
Ch. 5 Study Guide
Explain the Tralfamadorian views of humans and stars that is described in the first paragraph of Chapter 5. What is the significance of this view?
Why does Vonnegut keep referring to Edgar Derby as doomed and referencing the fact that he will be shot and killed by a firing squad?
Vonnegut seems to be in awe of the English officers at the prison camp. Is he really, and are we supposed to be? Explain your opinion and cite specific passages that support or refute this claim.
What does the relationship between the German captors, the English officers, and the American enlisted men resemble in everyday, non-war life? What does this relationship say about war?
What is the irony in the fact that the British officers are using soap and candles made from the fat of Jews who have been slaughtered? How does this relate to our perception of the officers?
Who is Kilgore Trout? What is his purpose in Slaughterhouse Five? Pay special attention to the title and subject of the first book of his that is described, Maniacs in the Fourth Dimension. Why is it important that his ideas are good, but he cannot write well?
Explain the Tralfamadorian zoo guide’s explanation for the way Earthlings see life.
Explain the passages from the German Ministry of Propaganda. Why is Vonnegut slamming America so hard in these passages?
Who/what is the purpose of Rosewater?
Ch. 6 Study Guide
Explain the reasoning/significance behind Lazzaro’s attitude toward revenge? Why isn’t he happy when Dresden is bombed?
Explain the symbolism of the place the American prisoners are taken to live when they reach Dresden. What does the description say about the spirits of the men?
The German guards in Dresden were expecting tall, cocky, murderous American infantrymen when the train pulled up. What did they get?
Why do the Englishmen insist that the Americans elect a leader? Why do the Americans not seem to care?
Study Guide Ch. 7
Explain the Tralfamadorian view that all humans are machines. Do you agree or disagree? Support your claim. (Think about the definition of a machine)
On pg. 157, it says that while he was unconscious, “Billy dreamed millions of things, some of them true. The true things were time travel.” What hint at an explanation could this be for Billy’s time travel and for refuting the idea that he is crazy?
What is the best explanation for a real version of “time travel” that we all do?
Why does Edgar Derby burst into tears after eating some of the malt syrup?
This chapter is filled with lots of choppy time jumps in which we see snapshots of Billy’s life. What does this view of his life approximate, or resemble?
Tuesday, April 9, 2019
Sunday, April 7, 2019
Schedule update for honors:
Wordwright 4 will be Tuesday instead of Monday this week.
Vocab 10 words will come out on Wed/Thurs this week.
ELA 10:
Case study for Vocab this week is Case 11: Unauthorized Dumping. We mentioned it in class as the likely case, but this is confirmation, so you can read it using a packet or online.
Still no guarantee on book reinforcements, but highly recommend you grab a class copy during your hour when there is time. "Friends" and "Felicity" will always be on Netflix, but you don't have a ton of time left in here.
Wordwright 4 will be Tuesday instead of Monday this week.
Vocab 10 words will come out on Wed/Thurs this week.
ELA 10:
Case study for Vocab this week is Case 11: Unauthorized Dumping. We mentioned it in class as the likely case, but this is confirmation, so you can read it using a packet or online.
Still no guarantee on book reinforcements, but highly recommend you grab a class copy during your hour when there is time. "Friends" and "Felicity" will always be on Netflix, but you don't have a ton of time left in here.
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Here is the grading rubric for your project. I will include notes as well.
Original Piece Choice: ________/10
Following directions: ________/20
-All design, written, and hand-in requirements fulfilled
-No banned practices (photoshop/digital editing, models beyond your group members, etc.) used
-Digital copies of original/replication, poem/questionnaire, and documentary shared with me
Presentation/Display:_________/30
-Required elements are organized and obvious thought and care has been put into their layout and execution
-Creativity, precision, style, and sophistication are all evident and well planned in both attempt and execution
-There is an obvious correlation between process photos and your recreation (Process photos illustrate elements of the recreation that enhance the understanding of how your project was achieved)
-Your presentation/display is a well-rounded, articulate representation of the scope of the entire project from your group’s perspective
Written material: _________/40
-Questionnaire – typed, numbered, thorough answers; quality of writing and thought is evident and well represented and is reflective of the expectations we have established regarding detail, depth, clarity, explanation, and formal academic voice.
-Poem- level of effort and seriousness is evident, required elements are met, a clear “story” is created with the artwork as the inspiration
- The tone/mood of the poem complements the tone/mood of the piece as interpreted by the group
Replication: __________/50
-Exactness of details
-Apparent effort/inventiveness
-Resourceful use of technical (lighting, props, editing, etc.) and artistic (makeup, costume, filters, etc.) elements
-Balance between faithful recreation and attention to detail (you don’t sacrifice the overall look of the recreation because you obsessed over one element)
-Overall appearance in regard to the original
-Balance of compromise between variables you had control over, and those you did not.
“Making of” documentary:__________/ 30
-The video must be 4-5 minutes in length, and must document the entire process of your replication project.
-The video must be edited/produced using editing software (imovie, etc.) that is compatible with your macbook and can easily be shown in class using Airplay. In other words, you must be able to sign on to airplay and show it yourself.
-While on camera (live in the moment) commentary is fine, this element of the project should not be a distraction to the overall goal. Your documentary must have a scripted voiceover narration. The sequencing of your script should reflect the structure of a well written paper.
-A combination of production structure/quality (voiceover, transitions, music/sound, etc.) and content ( organization of clips, insightful narration, introductory and concluding thoughts on the project, etc.) will be used to determine credit.
-The movie should highlight elements of your project that are not readily apparent from the viewing of the final product. This could include, but is not limited to: areas where you improvised, items that are not what they seem, difficulties, unique/innovative problem solving, sourcing of props/costumes/backgrounds, etc.
Original Piece Choice: ________/10
Following directions: ________/20
-All design, written, and hand-in requirements fulfilled
-No banned practices (photoshop/digital editing, models beyond your group members, etc.) used
-Digital copies of original/replication, poem/questionnaire, and documentary shared with me
Presentation/Display:_________/30
-Required elements are organized and obvious thought and care has been put into their layout and execution
-Creativity, precision, style, and sophistication are all evident and well planned in both attempt and execution
-There is an obvious correlation between process photos and your recreation (Process photos illustrate elements of the recreation that enhance the understanding of how your project was achieved)
-Your presentation/display is a well-rounded, articulate representation of the scope of the entire project from your group’s perspective
Written material: _________/40
-Questionnaire – typed, numbered, thorough answers; quality of writing and thought is evident and well represented and is reflective of the expectations we have established regarding detail, depth, clarity, explanation, and formal academic voice.
-Poem- level of effort and seriousness is evident, required elements are met, a clear “story” is created with the artwork as the inspiration
- The tone/mood of the poem complements the tone/mood of the piece as interpreted by the group
Replication: __________/50
-Exactness of details
-Apparent effort/inventiveness
-Resourceful use of technical (lighting, props, editing, etc.) and artistic (makeup, costume, filters, etc.) elements
-Balance between faithful recreation and attention to detail (you don’t sacrifice the overall look of the recreation because you obsessed over one element)
-Overall appearance in regard to the original
-Balance of compromise between variables you had control over, and those you did not.
“Making of” documentary:__________/ 30
-The video must be 4-5 minutes in length, and must document the entire process of your replication project.
-The video must be edited/produced using editing software (imovie, etc.) that is compatible with your macbook and can easily be shown in class using Airplay. In other words, you must be able to sign on to airplay and show it yourself.
-While on camera (live in the moment) commentary is fine, this element of the project should not be a distraction to the overall goal. Your documentary must have a scripted voiceover narration. The sequencing of your script should reflect the structure of a well written paper.
-A combination of production structure/quality (voiceover, transitions, music/sound, etc.) and content ( organization of clips, insightful narration, introductory and concluding thoughts on the project, etc.) will be used to determine credit.
-The movie should highlight elements of your project that are not readily apparent from the viewing of the final product. This could include, but is not limited to: areas where you improvised, items that are not what they seem, difficulties, unique/innovative problem solving, sourcing of props/costumes/backgrounds, etc.
Monday, April 1, 2019
Remember, this is THE week for the art replication projects. You must bring all components to class on Wed (3,5,7) and Thurs (2) and be ready to discuss. Again, absence of a group member is not a valid reason for not having a project component ready. Airplay reliability has been very spotty recently, so definitely prepare to speak live about your project. We will watch the videos at some point if airplay isn't working in class that day.
Wordwright 4 will be Thursday, April 4 for hours 4 and 6. 2,3,5,7 will be Monday of next week.
Wordwright study words: ebb, thrash, wistful, diction, progression, pace, internal rhyme, nostalgic, metaphorical, aquatic, tidewater, onomatopoeia, earnest, connotation, context, iambic, pedantic, feminine rhyme, assonance, haughty, analogy, wary, alliteration, imperative, paradox, security
Time to make your book choices. Slaughterhouse Five, Fast Food Nation, Lord of the Flies are your options. This will primarily be an in-class assignment.
Check Skyward for 0's. Some grades are significantly affected by 0's right now. You need to check with me for makeup options. ALL 0's can be made up, but you have to do it.
Wordwright 4 will be Thursday, April 4 for hours 4 and 6. 2,3,5,7 will be Monday of next week.
Wordwright study words: ebb, thrash, wistful, diction, progression, pace, internal rhyme, nostalgic, metaphorical, aquatic, tidewater, onomatopoeia, earnest, connotation, context, iambic, pedantic, feminine rhyme, assonance, haughty, analogy, wary, alliteration, imperative, paradox, security
Time to make your book choices. Slaughterhouse Five, Fast Food Nation, Lord of the Flies are your options. This will primarily be an in-class assignment.
Check Skyward for 0's. Some grades are significantly affected by 0's right now. You need to check with me for makeup options. ALL 0's can be made up, but you have to do it.
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