6-29-09

Previous Next = = = June 29, 2009 =

Reminders:

 * Bring a spiral bound notebook/notebook paper and pens/pencils to class each day.

Directions:

 * 1) Take out your notebook/paper and something to write with.
 * 2) Copy today's learning objectives and HW.

__Learning Objectives__ (copy in your planner)
Students will:
 * Learn new vocabulary.
 * Learn to create a professional PowerPoint presentation.

**Homework:**

 * Create Vocabulary Circles for Ch. 14. & 15 and your first 10 Academic Vocabulary words.


 * 7:30-8:00: Vocabulary**
 * [|Chapter 14 Vocabulary]
 * Copy the vocabulary words and definitions into your notebooks. Leave a section of your notebook for your vocabulary list. **Vocabulary tests/quizzes will be cumulative**.
 * [|VocabularyCircles.png]
 * Create a vocabulary circle for each vocabulary word. Due tomorrow, but you have some time to begin them now. (Wasting time is not allowed)


 * 8:00-8:10: Journal**
 * Journal Entries

> that holds the secrets of a Holocaust survivor)
 * 8:10-8:30: Course Description**
 * Keep notes (Cornell Style)
 * Common sense stuff: Follow school rules, do the work I ask you to do.
 * **Most of the major assignments are listed below**
 * Vocabulary (18 chapters in 14 school days--this is a lot of work, so stay on top of it--tests/quizzes are cumulative)
 * Academic Vocabulary (another 55 words)
 * At least two PowerPoint presentations (one based on your journal entry above, as a warm-up, and one based in your persuasive essay)
 * Sci-Fi independent reading (a different book than the one you chose last session)
 * Persuasive Essay (concerning technology)
 * //Night// Dialectical Journal (including covering and binding the journal so that it looks like a journal from the concentration camps, one


 * 8:30-9:00: Academic Vocabulary**
 * Work alone or in pairs to match the 10 words to their definitions.
 * Create vocabulary circles for the 10 words in your own notebook.
 * Remember to keep ALL of your vocabulary circles--all tests/quizzes are cumulative.
 * [|Randomly chosen 10 of the 55 Academic Vocabulary words]


 * 9:00-9:55: Science Fiction Review**
 * Create/complete a KWL chart for Science Fiction as a literary genre.
 * What is science fiction?
 * What is the difference between fantasy and science fiction?
 * What do you know about the history of science fiction?
 * What impact does science fiction have on us?
 * Why study science fiction?
 * Add to your chart (and keep Cornell Notes) through the PowerPoint (quiz).
 * [|Science Fiction PPT]


 * **For the abbreviated film:**
 * What makes this science fiction?
 * Some very bad things happen in this film--who is to blame? Science? People? Explain your response.


 * 10:05-10:35: Vocabulary**
 * [|Chapter 14 Vocabulary (Review)>]
 * [|Chapter 15 Vocabulary]
 * Each day will begin with a vocabulary quiz. Tomorrow's quiz will have Chapter 14 & 15.
 * Copy the vocabulary words and definitions into your notebooks. Leave a section of your notebook for your vocabulary list. **Vocabulary tests/quizzes will be cumulative**.
 * [|VocabularyCircles.png]
 * Create a vocabulary circle for each vocabulary word. Due tomorrow, but you have some time to begin them now. (Wasting time is not allowed)


 * 10:35-11:10: Sci-Fi Independent Reading**
 * Choose a different book than the one you chose 1st session.
 * Fill out a card to check out the book from me.
 * Begin reading quietly.
 * As you read, keep track of the elements of science fiction in the novel in Cornell Note style
 * [[file:scifiels.pdf]]


 * 11:10-11:20: Computer Lab Procedures**
 * We will take 9 trips to the computer lab this session.
 * Walking to/from the lab.
 * What can you do on the computers?
 * Do you know how to save your work on Macs? Don't do a lot of work for nothing! Save your work!


 * 11:20-11:50: Preparing for the Computer Lab tomorrow**
 * Your job will be to create and present a PowerPoint presentation detailing how humans will live on a specific planet other than Earth. You will detail how humans will deal with the planet's atmosphere, climate, gravitational force, and length of day. You will explain how humans will survive and thrive on the planet. What will life be like on this planet?
 * Refer to your journal entry.
 * Before thinking about your PowerPoint, you first need the content of your presentation.
 * Atmosphere
 * Climate
 * Gravitational Force
 * Length of day
 * Other (Socializing, Entertainment, Education, Sports, Fashion, etc.)


 * Each topic needs at least one slide. You need 7 to 12 slides. Your slides will be judged based on: Visual Appeal, Writing Style, Creativity, Convincing, Elements of Speech (i.e., the presenter's speaking skills).
 * How to create a PowerPoint slide.
 * The Master slide...
 * Adding text/images...
 * Finding images...
 * Capturing portions of the screen (Macs: apple + shift + 4)


 * Permission Slip** (copy quickly)
 * We will be watching some videos with mature content. In order to move forward on this, I need signed permission slips. Copy the following and take it home tonight. **ALL permission slips are due tomorrow, or I will need to alter the course to remove the films**. Ask your parents to read it and sign it if they agree:


 * I give my student ___________________ permission to view films in English 4C that have mature content. I understand that the course will deal with science fiction and victimization and it will contain films that accompany those fields of study. I understand that some material is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association of America for violence, brief language, some sexuality and drug content and some material is rated R for violence and brief strong language. I also understand that my child will view a video showing graphic images taken during the Jewish Holocaust. I understand that the teacher chose these films because of their relevance to the course material and I give my student permission to view the films in class. I also understand that if I do not agree to allow my child to view the films that he/she will be given an alternative assignment.

I understand the above paragraph and I give my student, _______________________, permission to view the films in question. Parent signature: _______________________________ Phone number: _________________________________**


 * 11:50-12:10: Quizlet Practice**
 * [|Chapter 14 Vocabulary (Review)>]
 * [|Chapter 15 Vocabulary]
 * [|Randomly chosen 10 of the 55 Academic Vocabulary words]


 * 12:10-12:30: Sci-Fi Independent Reading or Plan Planetary PowerPoint Presentation**
 * Work on one or the other.
 * "Taking a break" is not an option.