Short+Stories+Week+12

//Silent reading// //Video tutorial -- Types of camera shots.// //Discuss the story of Perrie Simpson// //Review the photo documentary of his execution.// //Handout -- Death Row reaction//
 * //28 November//**
 * [|Execution Day -- A photo story]**

//You will be responsible for creating a photo documentary to present to our class.// [|Paradigm Shift.doc]

//Group discussion...We need to decide on an overarching theme for our photography show. This should be interesting and, at the same time, open enough for your own interpretation. (ie. Exploring, pain, relations)//

//At your table groups, I would like you to come up with a few suggestions for these themes...consider your own background and experiences; your interests and things that you think can be approached at an original level. It's your own creativity that will be tested in this.//

//For tomorrow, I would like to have working groups of 3-4 people. Each group MUST have a camera that can be brought to school for a few days. You may take it home with you at the end of each day, or you may lock it in my closet.//


 * //23 November//**

//Silent reading//

//Complete movie.//


 * //24 November --> ?//**

//Discussion questions...//

//What is photojournalism?// //What would make (in your opinion) a convincing photo?// //Can a picture be worth a thousand words?//

//Discuss handout w/ class. Brainstorm ideas.//

[|Intro to photojournalism]

Techniques


 * //[|100 Photographs that Changed the World]//**


 * //Let's take a look at some [|prize-winning documentary shots]//**


 * //In your notebook, please number from 1 - 10. For each photo, write down//**


 * //a) What technique is being used?//**
 * //b) What do you think is the 'tone' or story of the photo?//**
 * //c) What stands out as 'effective' in this photo?//**

Review Photo documentaries...hand out sheet for review.

'Shots' sheet.

Slide show and demo of class shots from 113.

[|Perspective.doc]

[|Rule of thirds.doc]

//**Silent reading**//

//**Ok, so today is the final day for prepping your photos. Remember that they are to be saved into the drop box under my name / English 10 photos (or something like that).**//

//**At the end of the class, I will take whatever photos are in the drop bax as your assignment.**//

//**If you have time today, please write a short paragraph (or two) explaining the following:**//
 * The overall theme of your assignment.
 * How you approached the idea of 'paradigm shift'.
 * Any techniques you used that should be pointed out.
 * Why your photos appeal to you.

Coming up (while we set up for our show): Resistant texts.

13 May

Silent Reading

We have laptops today. Aside from the photography work, I would like any of you that are interested in having Omar Musa read your poetry (even the simple, fun stuff) to please type it up and save it to a stick.

Editing and [|formatting photos]...if you use an [|effect], please keep it tasteful and minimal. No 'Facebook' effects please.

Decide on proper sizing for photos.

12 May

Silent reading

//**Discuss the show. Jenni's help, mounting, etc.**//

//**Go photo...I have 2 laptops to look at pics if you like.**//

//**11 May**//

//Silent reading...//

//Please have your storyboard / brainstorm sheets out for me to see. Included in this, I would like to see your ideas for types of shots, perspective, lighting, etc. When I am convinced that your pre-production has been taken care of, I will award you with a photographers pass to have you do your photos.//

//Remember://


 * Read your sheets on techniques.
 * Try different angles, lighting, etc on the same shot. You will be surprised about the different effects.
 * Take your time.

If you are out of the room with this project, please return BEFORE 3:25.


 * 6 May**

Silent reading -- we begin book talks on 1 June.


 * 4 May**

//Silent reading// //Completing assignment from yesterday and discuss.//
 * //2 December//**

//Check for handout 'Questions from a Memoirist'...choose four and write out the plotline. One of these will be your short story.// Peer interview...which synopsis would create the best possible story? Handout Short Stories are...sheet. Work: Create a simple short story of about one page. This is only a first step, so be ready to see it develop. Put in portfolio when completed.

//Silent reading// //Review plotline...listen to PACP. Complete plotline for this.// //LISTEN TO ENTIRE STORY AND MAKE NOTES WHILE LISTENING...the setting and conflict don't necessarily need to be at the first.// //After the story, please fill in the plotline. What was the main plot and subplot? You may do this with a partner.//
 * //1 December//**

//Check for handout 'Questions from a Memoirist'...choose four and write out the plotline. One of these will be your short story.//

//Silent reading / writing// //Definitions to #27// //Re-read 'Black Sheep' and complete plotline puzzle.// //Listen to 'Polly Anderson's Christmas Party' and fill in plot line.//
 * //30 November//**

//Check for handout 'Questions from a Memoirist'...choose four and write out the plotline. One of these will be your short story.// //Silent reading// //Definition to #27//
 * //29 November//**



//Final photo doc presentations//

//Listen to ''Solution to Saturday's Puzzle" -- Look for examples of definitions.//

//Plot line sheet completed// //HANDOUT...//