Reading 4. Find an article about a topic of your choice and interest. Be certain it comes from a reliable source.
Choose One of the Four Literacy Strategies and Create a MLA formatted citation for your reading.
1. Find an article/video/podcast/website related to your design challenge: mudding signage or thermostat car starter
2. Use EasyBib.com to create a proper MLA formatted citation for your article/video/podcast/website.
3. Complete one of the four literacy strategies to show that you understand the text.
Notice/Wish/Wonder.
Text Connections.
Sketchnotes.
Soundtracking.
Blog post 4.
Production. What happened? In what ways did your group execute and in what ways did they not? Why? What do you think could have changed the outcome? What action could you have taken? When faced with similar sorts of challenges -- difficult tasks, tight deadlines, personal responsibility -- in the future, how might you better ensure a better outcome?
Due. Friday. May 29.
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Brit Lit CPI: Final Essay and Resume 2.0
Essay Topic Choices.
- Explain what you have learned over your high school career that will stay with you into the future.
- Thank someone who has had a powerful impact on you.
- Discuss how a little gesture, event, or item can have a major impact.
Rubric
Design a Resume 2.0.
Demonstrate your skills and talents in a way that people would not expect from a typical resume. What should be included?
Personal contact information.
Education background.
Work history.
Skills and talents.
Personality and sense of self.
Use the examples linked below to inform your own design.
Example 1. Katie Briggs.
Example 2. Fabio Moderno.
Example 3. Anton Yermolov.
Example 4. Sara Catanzariti.
Make your resume using Pages, Google Drive OR Piktochart.
Rubric.
Due Tuesday, June 2nd.
Example 2. Fabio Moderno.
Example 3. Anton Yermolov.
Example 4. Sara Catanzariti.
Make your resume using Pages, Google Drive OR Piktochart.
Rubric.
Due Tuesday, June 2nd.
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Humanities: LNG & Learning to Love You More
Today we'll start with an LNG.
Then you have today to finish up your Learning to Love You More in class. Tomorrow you will be presenting them PechaKucha style, 20 seconds per slide.
Today I'll also be asking you to put copies of your pictures as JPGs in the Learning to Love You More Photos folder on Google Drive.
ASSESSMENTS.
Blog. 3+ Posts.
Req'd Post. Learning to Love You More Slide deck with voiceover/narration. Display your thinking.
Possible Solutions for Voiceover Narration.
1. Record a SoundCloud file. Embed it on your blog. Embed your slideshow above it.
2. Add SnagIt to Google Chrome. Then follow the directions on this video. It works slick.
Then you have today to finish up your Learning to Love You More in class. Tomorrow you will be presenting them PechaKucha style, 20 seconds per slide.
Today I'll also be asking you to put copies of your pictures as JPGs in the Learning to Love You More Photos folder on Google Drive.
ASSESSMENTS.
Blog. 3+ Posts.
Req'd Post. Learning to Love You More Slide deck with voiceover/narration. Display your thinking.
Possible Solutions for Voiceover Narration.
1. Record a SoundCloud file. Embed it on your blog. Embed your slideshow above it.
2. Add SnagIt to Google Chrome. Then follow the directions on this video. It works slick.
3. Record using Keynote and then export it as a QuickTime movie. Upload the movie to YouTube and embed it OR put it on Google Drive and share it publicly.
Complete. Learning to Love You More.
Due. Thursday, May 21.
Complete. Culture & Composition.
Due. ASAP.
Complete. Little Things Essay.
Due. ASAP.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Pop Culture: Pitching Trailers
Today, we hear from two pitch teams.
Each will do its best to convince me that they have the best idea for a film for which we should produce a trailer between now and next Thursday.
I shall raise my eyebrows.
As soon as I pick, we will dive into our DEEP design process. It will be powerful fierce.
ASSESSMENTS.
Blog. 3+ Posts.
Curate. 2+ Pins.
Be Certain to Put Links to Your Blog Posts and Curations in the Proper Weeks on the Q4 Blog Tracker. Also make sure you check the rubric for curation.
Req'd Blog Post. Discovery Phase for the Trailer. Brainstorm. Sketchnote. Storyboard Get your ideas up there. Show your work.
Due. Friday, May 22.
Music Culture Project.
Due. ASAP.
Social Media Project. (To Demo Understanding -- Even Though from Last Quarter)
Due. ASAP.
Each will do its best to convince me that they have the best idea for a film for which we should produce a trailer between now and next Thursday.
I shall raise my eyebrows.
As soon as I pick, we will dive into our DEEP design process. It will be powerful fierce.
ASSESSMENTS.
Blog. 3+ Posts.
Curate. 2+ Pins.
Be Certain to Put Links to Your Blog Posts and Curations in the Proper Weeks on the Q4 Blog Tracker. Also make sure you check the rubric for curation.
Req'd Blog Post. Discovery Phase for the Trailer. Brainstorm. Sketchnote. Storyboard Get your ideas up there. Show your work.
Due. Friday, May 22.
Music Culture Project.
Due. ASAP.
Social Media Project. (To Demo Understanding -- Even Though from Last Quarter)
Due. ASAP.
Humanities: Station Day Learning to Love Starting Something That Matters Roots
Stations!
Station 1. Soundtracking Your Roots.
a. Choose a root from Roots Lists 11- 13
b. Use Beatlab, Garage Band, or another music creation tool to create a song inspired by that root. Write a brief explanation of your thinking and intention.
OR
b. Find a song that reminds you of that root. Write a brief explanation of your thinking and intention.
c. Post your thinking on your blog.
d. Repeat for at least 3 root words.
Station 2.
Start Something That Matters Visual Self Assessment.
Using our circles, create a visual representation of where you are at in Mycoskie's 6 elements of starting something that matters
Orange: Find Your Story
White: Face Your Fears
Red: Be Resourceful without Resources
Purple: Keep It Simple
Pink: Build Trust
Blue: Giving Is Good Business
Take a picture. Put it on your blog. Write a brief explanation of your thinking.
Station 3.
Learning to Love You More Rationales.
Work on your brief paragraphs explaining your Learning to Love You More assignments.
Station 4.
Learning to Love You More Slide Deck Design Work
More on this when I post the blog post in a minute!
Station 1. Soundtracking Your Roots.
a. Choose a root from Roots Lists 11- 13
b. Use Beatlab, Garage Band, or another music creation tool to create a song inspired by that root. Write a brief explanation of your thinking and intention.
OR
b. Find a song that reminds you of that root. Write a brief explanation of your thinking and intention.
c. Post your thinking on your blog.
d. Repeat for at least 3 root words.
Station 2.
Start Something That Matters Visual Self Assessment.
Using our circles, create a visual representation of where you are at in Mycoskie's 6 elements of starting something that matters
Orange: Find Your Story
White: Face Your Fears
Red: Be Resourceful without Resources
Purple: Keep It Simple
Pink: Build Trust
Blue: Giving Is Good Business
Take a picture. Put it on your blog. Write a brief explanation of your thinking.
Station 3.
Learning to Love You More Rationales.
Work on your brief paragraphs explaining your Learning to Love You More assignments.
Station 4.
Learning to Love You More Slide Deck Design Work
More on this when I post the blog post in a minute!
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