Week of 11/4 - 11/8

We have a short week! Here is a glimpse of what we are doing in class.

Monday:

• Read dystopian fiction novel for 10 minutes.
• Distribute and discuss Words To Live By Assignment, due Friday, 11/8: Words to Live By  or AIG Words to Live By
• Discuss different types of persuasive techniques used in marketing and advertising. Talk with our group about persuasive techniques we will use for our utopia presentation
• Refer to Part 2 of your Utopia project packet to review what information must be presented in our group presentations.
• Plan presentation (storyboard, draft drawing, blueprints, etc.)
• Plan what materials you will need to bring, how much time to spend on each section, etc.
• Being working on presentation

Remember! Vocabulary Cornell Notes for helio, hydro, hypno, magni, and mono are due on Wednesday, 11/6!

New Contest Opportunity. Submissions due by 11/14:Writing contest

Tuesday:

• No school

Wednesday:

• Turn in vocabulary Cornell notes. Fill out No Homework sheet if you did not bring your homework. Place it in the No Homework binder.
• Delegate responsibility for project presentation. Create a plan for the day.
• Use the iTouches with iMovie to record any scripts. Mr Bales is here to help you with technology questions.
• At the end of class, gather with your group members to figure out what still needs to be done.

Homework: 

Work on Words to Live By. (See above for link.) It is due Friday. Chunk the assignment so it's easier to complete.

Finish hydro, helio, hypno, magni, and mono Cornell Notes if you didn't turn them in today. Late submissions can receive a max score of 80%.

Thursday:

• Finish filming presentations
• Edit films/projects
• Practice your class presentation. Food for thought: Do you have an introduction? Do you have a wrap-up/summarizing activity at the end? Is it engaging? Will the audience participate? Does every member of your group speak during your presentation?
• Mr. Bales will be here to help you with technology questions and filming.
• By the end of the class, your project should be completed and your presentation should be planned.

Homework: Work on Words to Live By. It is due Friday.

Friday:

• Submit your Words to Live By assignment to the class crate on top of the bookshelf.
• Read dystopian fiction novel for 10 minutes.
• Small group discussion about Gandhi's quote: "Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony."
• Rehearse presentations and put finishing touches on project
• Grammar pre-assessment - Google form (if time permits)