Wednesday 3/29/17--Friday 3/31

Podcast channels  Click on one of the numbers you chose, it is hyperlinked to the slideshow that contains a link to the audio. Please click back to the slideshow so you can follow the pictures as well.

Once you have listened to a podcast, you need to assess the work. Use this link to do that: Peer Podcast Assessment

Remember your reaction is graded, it must contain specifics that reflect that you have listened to the podcast in its entirety and paid attention throughout. Also remember to write that assessment first in the google doc you began when you assessed AKA, then copy and paste it into the form.


Remember--Be kind to one another. Everyone worked hard on this assignment. It is appropriate to make kind, reassuring remarks but completely inappropriate to cut someone else's work down. Remember the old adage, if you do not have anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. There is no reason to have to share which podcasts you listened to. Do not talk about anyone else's podcast with others. Again, it is fine to congratulate someone on his/her work but not to talk about others; that is just plain mean and unacceptable.

All 9 podcasts you signed up for must be listened to and rated by the end of the day Monday.

Tuesday 3/28/17

Ms. Carlisto explains the last minute details to check:

     Share documents correctly

     Arrange pix so main story pic is larger

     Links to website not to image

     Audio and script linked

Mr. Clark explains sign-up process

Grading explained  

Students make any last minute adjustments to slideshow and commit to listening schedule by signing up on the large sheet of paper when Mr. Clark calls on each student.

Students complete survey 

TO DO LIST:

Fix slides

Sign up for listening

Complete survey

Bring earbuds for tomorrow

Must have all podcasts listened to and rated by Monday.

Link to use when assessing podcasts Peer Podcast Assessment

Monday 3/27

Here is the inventory sheet so you can check off those items that are left to do--hopefully there are none and you can practice one time and record now.

NAME SLIDE YOU WILL PRESENT as follows:
namespodcast for example, ours would be named AngieKeithAmyPodcast

This slide ultimately needs many items:

1. links to website you got pictures from (not just to the image itself)
2. link to your Script
3. link to your audio

Recording directions:

1. Get all sound effects set up
2. Each reader should have script open and be ready to read
3. record on recorder app
4. share to drive
5. link to final slide

FILL THIS SURVEY OUT  JUST ONE PER GROUP PLEASE

When you have completed everything, you may read. Your books must be complete by next Monday

State testing happens tomorrow.

Thursday 3/23

Today we are preparing for the end. Use this checklist to be most efficient.

FINAL PRODUCTS DUE END OF DAY ON MONDAY

Wednesday 3/22

Today we spent the entire period working on tweaking individual stories and then inserting them in the main story.

HW: Be sure entire script is complete tomorrow--all individual stories need to be included in different color text--not just linked--actual text inserted.

Tuesday 3/21

A little motivation for the day

Today you are to settle in with your research on your “story within the story”.

You should be entering the classroom with an article that has been approved by Mr. Clark and read once at least by you.

In class we will expect the following from you:

• Read the article for a second time
• Annotate the article by highlighting and taking notes in the margin 
• Look up additional information if necessary
• Outline your “story within your story”
• Open a new google doc name it SWSname--SWSangie
• Begin by linking your research article at the top of the doc then write your rough draft of the 100-200 word "Story within the Story" SWS
• Link it to your main story that you wrote with your partners (do not paste the whole story in yet--just link it to your name at the beginning of your podcast)
• .Be sure it is shared with me and with Mr. Clark.

HERE IS OUR COMPLETED PODCAST TRANSCRIPT

HW: Complete your story within your story

Monday 3/20

Today you will conference with Ms. Carlisto with your story.
You will conference with Mr. Clark regarding your story within the story.
Once you have conferenced with Mr. Clark and determined your best ideas for your individual stories, you will need to find an article to research that topic. This article must be approved by Mr. Clark.

Materials needed for conferences:

Storyboard
Map of individual ideas
inventory sheet from Friday

HW: Have article read for tomorrow

Friday 3/17

We know your time has been cut short due to snow days and previews so we are going to gift you this first half of the block. Please take this time to turn the rough-rough draft of your story into a rough draft. Please use this sheet to help you identify shortcomings and address them.

When you have completed the draft, complete this form that will help us assess group work and hopefully push you to see what you can do to improve your group.

The second half of the block is devoted to identifying the possibilities for stories within the main story. You will do this by creating a map that shows at least 8 researchable stories within the stories. See here for example.

You will then be asked to consider each option and discuss the pros and cons of developing the story--consider how it will fit into the main story you have already written.


Decide which story you would most be interested in pursuing and try to find an article from a reputable source that will give you enough information to write your own "story within the story". Remember this is not an eyewitness account but more like a research article that you need.  You will be required to get Mr. Clark's approval for the article and the story within the story on Monday.

HW: On Monday you will need to meet in conference stations with the following :
1. Completed storyboard with "story within story map" on back
2. Your copies of the assigned story
3. Your completed rating sheet from today

Continue reading your WWII books

THURSDAY

Finish storyboard
Type rough draft of main story-share this google doc with partners and with Clark and Carlisto
Name it RDMAINfirst names  ex RDMAINANGIEKEITHAMY

HW: FINISH ROUGH DRAFT

Tuesday 3/14

1. Today we will focus on re-reading the story in order to determine which parts need to be left in during our retell and which parts can be left out. Use highlighters to help organize.--This is meant to be thoughtful discussion.
2. Next students will be asked to create a storyboard which maps out their story.
3. Next students will create a map that shows at least 8 researchable stories within the stories. See here for example.

HW:Read WWII book

IF YOU WERE ABSENT OR IN THE AFTERNOON BLOCK: Please complete step 1 and step 3--you will then compare your ideas with your partner tomorrow to bring it all together in a storyboard. Failure to complete these steps will put you at an extreme disadvantage.

Monday 3/13 MORE WWII PODCAST PREP

1. An Intro
2. 19 groups-19 category picks
3. Find a story- scan choices, select
     You may switch
      You may find your own and get it approved by us
4.  By end of first half of block, story has to be chosen
5. Copy for each student required
6. Read individually- write 3-5 questions/comments to spur some discussion
7. Read as group out loud and be sure to answer questions/clarify discussion points

HW: Read WWII books-Complete SS textbook WWII chapter

Friday 3/10 WWII Podcast en masse begins

A little inspiration

1. We will show and discuss Assessment Tool
2. We will listen to NPR "Artists in the Battlefield"
3. Students will complete the assessment
4. Clarklisto example of completed form for comparison
           Students answer question--is your write up adequate on 1/2 sheet paper
5. Listen to AKA radio "And Then We Heard the Planes"--students take notes
6. Students use assessment tool to assess "And Then We Heard the Planes"
7. Share groups/partnerships
8. Partnerships/groups discuss category interests
          Students share ideas with us on 1/2 sheet paper

HW: Have discussion about WWII, explore topics
READ WWII books and Social Studies text book.

What's the Plan for WWII Studies?

Process Steps:

1. Cover WWII in SS8

2. Listen to podcasts on WWII

3. Discuss techniques of "Radiolab" podcasts in ELA

4. Review student assessment - Listen to NPR Podcast/Assess AKA Podcast Episode 1

5. Listen to AKA Podcast Episode 1/Assess

6. Groups assigned

7. Collaboratively choose story

8. Read Story

9. Re-read story

10. Re-read story (highlighting what needs to be in and what can be left out)

11. Create timeline of story (storyboard)

12. Re-write story in own words

13. Choose personal story

14. Create group visual for stories within the original story

15. Research individual story / find article / get teacher approval

16. Annotate/underline article

17. Create timeline for personal story (storyboard)

18. Write individual story

19. Add individual story to the story

20. Group proofread of the product with checklist

21. One last edit

22. Practice read through

23. One last edit - we're serious this time!

24. Record Podcast (Garage Band)

25. Create 1-slide to accompany the podcast.

26. Listen to Podcast as group. Revise if necessary.

27. Share Podcast to I-tunes. Import into i-movie where picture is

27. Upload podcast to youtube. Place link to podcast on slide.

28. Sign-up to listen to 8-12 other podcasts

29. Listen, assess and remark on the 8-12 podcasts

30. FINI!

Thursday 3/9

Today we listened to Radio Lab Double Blasted and talked about what makes a good podcast.

HW: Read 20 minutes

Wednesday 3/7

We listened to Radio Lab today in order to present the idea of what a podcast is.
While listening we jotted our reactions and ended by writing 6 sentences of reaction to the story we listened to.

HW: READ 20 MINUTES

Tuesday 3/7

Today we read for 10 minutes then finish story sketch started yesterday. I promise not to hijack your time. I'm looking forward to hearing your ideas.

HW: Finish short story sketch if you didn't in class.
Read for 20 minutes and keep post its. Don't forget WWII books are due March 30.

Monday 3/6

Today we started class with a S-O-C (status of the class). If you were out, be sure to email me your SOC details.
Next, I introduced the assignment that will be your opportunity to show you understand theme. See example here.

This is going to be typed and submitted digitally so click here to get the assignment then make a copy and share it with me BEFORE you type anything. NAME it themefirstlastinitial example: themeangiec

Complete the assignment before the end of the day on Tuesday (you will have 30 minutes today and 30 minutes tomorrow)

HW: read 20 minutes

Friday

Double block with Social Studies.
Don't forget to read!

WWII books should be completed by March 30. Consider choosing yours soon.

Thursday 3/2/17

WHAT'S OUT THERE FOR WWII READING?

CLICK HERE TO SEE WHAT WE FOUND

Today we started by reading 10 minutes and completing a status of the class.  If you are out PLEASE email me your status of the class entry for 3/2.  in subject line indicate SOC :)

We then shared our WWII titles and why we added them to the document above--if you were out, please add yours (check the list first to be sure you are not adding one that is already there)

We then continued with presentations. If you did not present and are out today, you must see me to schedule a time to present.

HW: Read 20 minutes and keep post its.

Wednesday 3/1

March is here and I get to spend 80 minutes with you on this warm yet rainy day. We will begin by chasing the gray away and sticking our noses in our IR books for 15 wonderful minutes. 

Next: Working in pairs, students will choose the theme of Power or Friendship. (Theme of Power and Friendship sheets) They will use the same characters, but vary the plot events to depict subtle differences in theme.  (25 mins).

Finally: To demonstrate their plot events, students will act out their themes and elicit guesses from the opposite group. (30 mins)

HW:

• LIST TWO NEW BOOKS IN YOUR "TO READ" section--WWII is the topic!
•  Read 20 minutes and keep post its -if you haven't presented-you will on Thursday     
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• Spreadsheet to crowdsource WW II BOOKS