We worked on the Podcast. Ideally your script will be finished by Friday so you can record the first two days after Spring Break.
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Today I introduced the Podcast group assignment. I then played you two examples (attached in the PowerPoint).
Today was the last work period for the Fairytale Rewrite. Make sure you submit on turnitin.com by 10pm today.
I introduced the Fairytale Rewrite and we had work time for the assignment.
Today was a reading day for the independent novels. We did a writing prompt (slide 12). Don't forget to finish both novels by May 1st. You should be wrapping up novel 1 this week!
We are watching the film Maleficent to understand how an original fairytale (Sleeping Beauty) can be rewritten. Your assignment will be rewriting an original fairytale with a partner.
We worked on the Historical Vignette. This story is due by Sunday, 3/25 by 10pm on turnitin.com. No hard copy needed.
Today was a reading day. Make sure you finish both novels by May 1st! Writing prompt is on slide
Today I collected the fact sheets, and then you started writing the Historical Vignette. The story is due Sunday, 3/25, by 10pm on turnitin.com.
Today I introduced your next assignment, the Historical Vignette. We read some past student examples, and then had some work time to research your topic. The fact sheet with 15 facts about your topic (on slide 4) is due when you come to class tomorrow.
Marilyn Monroe example Red Scare example We had work time for the Short Story assignment. Short stories are due on turnitin.com by Friday, 3/16 at 10pm. Just one person needs to submit, and make the submission title both of your last names.
Today was a reading day for the independent novels, and answered the weekly journal prompt (slide 10). Make sure you have finished both books by May 1st!
We had work time for the Short Story assignment. Wednesday is a reading day, so do not forget to bring your book! Short stories are due on turnitin.com by Friday, 3/16 at 10pm. Just one person needs to submit, and make the submission title both of your last names.
Today I introduced the partner Short Story assignment. We reviewed elements of a short story (slides 1-8), and then I gave you the assignment (slide 9), you picked your Nano cards (with character, conflict, etc), and then started working on your outline (slide 10), and due before the end of class today. Don't forget to submit your Multiple Genres/Perspective Story by 10pm on Sunday, 3/11.
Today we worked on the Multiple Genres/Perspective Story assignment (slides 21-23). This was the last work day. Stories are due Sunday 3/11 by 10pm on turnitin.com. No hard copy is needed!
Today was a reading day. Make sure you finish BOTH independent novels by May 1st. Here is the optional quote tracking guide for your use.
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