Friday, March 22, 2013

In Class
Watched Big Fish and took notes. If you missed this class, please see me about a time to catch up on the film.

Extra Credit
Choose one of the following topics:

• Folk tale
• Tall Tale
• Myth
• Legend
• Urban Legend

Research your topic, and write three strong paragraphs about it. You should include a description of your topic: what are some characteristics of your topic? What is a famous example of your topic?Explain why it is an example of your topic.


On the Monday we return from Spring Break, you will make a three minute presentation on your topic.

Thursday, March 21, 2013

In Class
Began watching Big Fish. Students took notes on film techniques and intended effects.

Homework
No homework

Extra Credit
If you were given the opportunity to meet the witch in Big Fish, would you choose to look into her eye to see how you die? Or would you rather not know? Explain your answer.

Wednesday, March 20, 2012

In Class
Completed graphic organizer on page 174 in SpringBoard. Wrote analytical statements about cinematic techniques in Edward Scissorhands (modeled from page173).

Homework
No homework

Extra Credit

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tall_tale

http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/entertainment/folktale.html

Skim these web pages. Write three sentences about the differences between tall tales and folk tales.

Tuesday, March 19, 2013

In Class
Completed page 173 in SpringBoard. Watched Screening Day D of Edward Scissorhands and answered questions on page 174.

Homework
No homework

Extra Credit
Pick a cinematic technique (NOT DOLLY TRACKING) and write an analytical statement about how it is used in either Edward Scissorhands or Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (see page 173 for the model).

Monday, March 18, 2013

In Class:

Watched Screening Day C. Completed page 172 in the SpringBoard.
If you missed a screening day, please come see me to schedule a time to watch what you have missed.

Extra Credit:

What is the connection between Kim and the old lady from the beginning of Edward Scissorhands?

Friday, March 15th, 2013

In Class:

Watch Screening Day B of Edward Scissorhands.  Complete Activity 2.24 in SpringBoard (pages 166-167).

If you miss a screening day, you can watch during lunch Monday/Wed/Friday or after school.

No Homework

Extra Credit:

Explain some reasons why you think the Inventor created Edward.

Thursday, March 14th, 2013

In Class:

Screening Day A of Edward Scissorhands.  Activty 2.23 in Springboard (pages 164-165).  Answer first four questions and then take notes on cinematic techniques.

If you missed this class, please come see me to schedule a time to view the beginning of the film.

Homework:

Using the information from the triangle on page 165, fill out the Analytical Statement template.

Tim Burton, in Edward Scissorhands uses _________ (cinematic element) in order to ___________ (achieve what purpose).  For example, ___________________________________________________ (evidence from the text to support the topic sentence.

This should be filled in on page 165 in your Springboard.

Extra Credit:

Social commentary is when an author makes a comment or judgement on a social issue or a flaw in society. In at least 2-3 complete sentences, explain what you think Tim Burton's social commentary might be in reference to the ladies in Peg's town.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

In Class
Watched the opening credits of Edward Scissorhands. Took notes on page 162 in the Springboard, and responded to the questions at the bottom of the page.
Watched the first scene of Edward Scissorands (The Frame Story). Took notes on page 162 in the Springboard, and responded to the questions on page 163.

If you missed this class, please come see me to schedule a time to view the beginning of the film.

Tuesday, March 12, 2013

In Class
Watched clip from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Took notes on page 160 on observations and interpretations. Answered questions on page 161. If you need to catch up on the film, see me to set up a time to do so.

Extra Credit
Seeing Johnny Depp perform in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, why do you think Tim Burton chose him for this role?

Monday, March 11, 2013

In Class

Watched the first 20 minutes of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Completed graphic organizer on page 158. If you missed this class, please come see me to set up a time to watch this segment after school.

Homework

Respond to the two questions on page 158 on a separate piece of paper.

Extra Credit

Hubris means having extreme pride or arrogance that ends up destroying you. How is the Indian prince and his palace of chocolate an example of hubris? Respond in two to three sentences. 

Friday, March 8, 2013

In Class
Discussed definition of mood and tone on page 153.
Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory passage on page 154. Completed graphic organizer on page 153.
Read Charlie and the Chocolate Factory passage on pages 156-7. Completed graphic organizer on page 155.

Extra Credit
Social commentary is when an author makes a comment or judgement on a social issue or a flaw in society. Write one sentence about what the social commentary on parenting might be in the Charlie and the Chocolate Factory passage on pages 156-7.

Thursday, March 7, 2013

In Class
Presented research on Tim Burton's influences.
Took notes on page 152 on peers' presentations.

Extra Credit
This is Tim Burton's wife.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Bonham_Carter

What about her do you think attracted Tim Burton?

Wednesday, March 6th, 2013

In Class:

Go over p. 146 to make theme statement based on subjects about Tim Burton.  (such as unique, creative, outsider)

In groups, research Tim Burton's influences: Edgar Allan Poe, Vincent Price, Johnny Depp, Gothic Literature.  Groups should take notes on the connections to Tim Burton.

Homework:

P. 151 - fill out the summary of your subject (from one of the groups) and the connection to Tim Burton in at least two complete sentences.

Marigolds constructed response revision due Friday.

Notecards for Cinematic Techniques will be checked daily.

Extra Credit:

Write 5 sentences about someone or something that inspires your own personal style.
OR
Write 5 sentences about what it means to be an outsider.

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

In Class:

Read and Review Page 142
Read Hollywood Outside Article on Tim Burton (pg. 147-150)
After reading, fill out page 146

Homework:
Respond to questions on page 143-144. Respond in full and thoughtful sentences.

6th Period Extra Credit:
 Ms. Jacklin's five favorite movies are Magnolia, Clue, O Brother Where Art Thou?, BeetleJuice and The Shining.  Watch clips of these films, or look them up on Internet Movie Database.  Pick one movie that you haven't seen, but would like to and explain why.

8th Period Extra Credit:
Revise your "Marigolds" constructive response.

Monday, March 4th, 2013

In Class:

Take detailed notes on pages 134-136 in Springboard

Homework:

On 6 notecards, take notes on the 6 major Cinematic Techniques
Shots and Framing
Camera Angles
Camera Movements
Lighting
Editing Techniques
Sound

Extra Credit:

Draw a picture of something of your choice, using one of the shots and framing techniques. 

Example: Close up of someone's face or Extreme close up of something symbolic (like a clock).