To do March 29th

1. Paragraph 3 movie review
2. Cover, book or movie, Due Friday
3. Math Text 132 Q4,6,9 pg 138 Q 7,8,10
4. Autism Awareness day Tuesday wear Blue


Sorry for the late post have a great long weekend!

Mr. H

Adding and Subtracting Decimals

Movie Review Paragraph 3

PARAGRAPH #3:  Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like.  Be sure to include specific details and scenes. What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/moral)?  What do you think others will learn from it?:

My Example:

The message of this film is very clear and invokes plenty of nostalgia to anyone who can identify growing up in a rural town.  It’s about passing into adulthood, remembering old friends long gone, and the desire to remember or relive happy moments in our lives that may be fading from our memory.  Morris is certainly a master at preserving his own memories by writing it down for others to enjoy. I truly believe that this story is his gift, not only to the people of Mississippi, but to all who want to remember their past, and the friends they left behind.   


Needed in Paragraph 3

Did I talk about what I liked and what I didn't like about the movie?

Do I have proof from the movie?

Do I include a moral or message?

Do I say who this is good for?

Paragraph 2 Movie Review

PARAGRAPH #2:  Summarize the plot (story).  Where and when did it take place?  Who are the main characters? What is the story about?  Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends!  Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t.  


My Example:

Set in the backdrop of the war-torn world of the 1940’s, young Willie (Frankie Muniz) is on the verge of his ninth birthday.  His only real friend, neighbour and high school sports hero Dink Jenkins (Luke Wilson) goes off and fight in WWII, leaving Willie feeling alone in the world.  To lift Willie’s spirits, his mother (Diane Lane) decides to defy the wishes of his stern father (Kevin Bacon) and buy Willie a Jack Russell terrier puppy. The unusually smart and charismatic dog Skip quickly becomes a local institution and helps Willie gain respect, make friends and even win over his first girlfriend. Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane’s characters were strong, but didn’t get enough screen time to fully develop.  Willie’s friendship with a young African american was never given a chance to develop either, probably in an effort by the filmmakers to avoid focusing on the segregation issues of the time period. The attention to detail and the accuracy of the time period are phenomenal. I felt completely immersed in this world and felt the full effect of this moving story. Even the southern accents were much better than average.


Looking for in paragraph 2

Did I summarize the plot? Who, What, Where, When, Why

Did I check to make sure I have no spoilers.

Did I talk about the actors.

DId I talk about who did well and who did not and why?

To do March 28th

1. Math Page Q 1-4
2. Second Paragraph Wrinkle in Time Movie Review
3. Read 20 min. 

Have a great evening! - Mr. H

Paragraph 1 Movie Review.

Today we are going to be looking at the elements that make up the first paragraph of a movie review.

HEADLINE:  Include the title of the movie

PARAGRAPH #1:  Introduce the movie by stating that you’ve just seen this movie and would like to give an opinion about it.  Mention a couple of details that might help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about.


My Example:

TITLE:  “My Dog Skip” will have you skipping to the theater

Everyone remembers their childhood dogs and the impact they’ve had on their life.  
Perhaps one dog in particular sticks out in your mind… a special dog that was there for you in the
toughest or best years of your life.  That is what this screen adaptation of Willie Morris’
“My Dog Skip” conveys in a fun, nostalgic and heartbreaking kind of way.
Morris recounts the autobiographical memoir of his childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi and the
four-legged friend that accompanied him on his journey into manhood.  

Paragraph one needs:

Do I have a strong opening sentence that captures the reader’s attention?  This is known as the “hook.”

Do I include the title of the film?

Do I have some basic details about the movie?

To do March 27th

1. Math Text Book Pg. 122, 123 Q 4,5,6
2. First Paragraph of your movie review in your note book. Read the hand out and follow the rules for the paragraph. 

Comparing and Ordering Decimals

10th's and 100th's

Cover Design Rubric

Film Review Planner

Please have this filled in for Monday. Here is a copy of the questions if you left yours at school you can write them on lined paper and bring in with you for Monday.

MOVIE REVIEW WORKSHEET

Fill out the following information about the movie:

DURING THE MOVIE:

1. Who are the most important characters in the film?  Also list the names of the actors playing these characters. ( You may have to look these up online!)

2. What is this story about?  Be very detailed!

3. What group of people would like this movie (demographics)?

AFTER THE MOVIE:

4. Did you like this movie?  Why or why not?

5. What rating would you give this movie?

6. What spoilers might ruin the movie for viewers if you told them about it? (list 3)

7. All movies teach a lesson (theme/moral).  What did you learn from this one?

8. What title would you give your review?

To do March 23rd

1. Wrinkle Quiz Monday
2. Red dou-tang Monday
- Plot summaries
- Reading Responses
- Reading Log
- Vocabulary work Cp. 1-4, 5-8, 9-12
- Character Circle
- Movie Review outline and work page.
- Movie Design Outline
- Discussion group work (from today)

3. Movie review work page filled in for monday

4. Work Signed Picture on Classroom.



Have a great weekend - Mr. H

To do March 22nd

1. Wrinkle Quiz Tomorrow
2. Red dou-tang due tomorrow. 
3.  Missing work signed from many people, check the classroom for your name!

Movie Adaptation and DVD/Book Cover Assignment

Movie Adaptation DVD Cover or Book Cover

Part 1:

After carefully considering the changes made to the book when it was adapted to its film version, choose one of these two projects to communicate your response to the movie.

Option One: Book Cover

When a book is made into a movie, publishers often re-publish the book and replace its old cover art with that of the film. In other words, they hope the movie’s success will help sell the book. You will be creating a new cover that is a little different and uses quotes, images, themes and important moments from the book to put on the new book cover.  

Option Two: Reader’s cut

After a film or DVD is released, companies sometimes also release a “Director’s Cut,” a version of the movie that is closer to the director’s vision of the film than was actually released in theaters. In this project, you’ll take on the assignment of producing a cover for a “Reader’s Cut,” in which you will use text and images to show how you would improve the regular release. Select quotes, images, themes and important moments from the book to put on the Director's Cut DVD cover.

Things you could decorate your cover with

·      Draw or print pictures that represent Ideas, moments and concepts from the book.

·      Inspirational quotes.

·      Newspaper clippings.

·      Descriptions of things they might have seen.

·      Items they might have come across used or found on their journey.

·      Photographs.

·      Anything that might be important to them in some way.

Part 2:

You will be writing a letter from Meg, Calvin, or Charles Wallace's point of view about the journey they just went on what what they plan to do next.  This should include all the parts. A Heading, Greeting, Body- what has been happening with you, why you are writing, what you want, Closing and signature.

Movie Review

We will be looking at movie reviews tomorrow in class.

MOVIE REVIEW TEMPLATE

HEADLINE:  Include the title of the movie

PARAGRAPH #1:  Introduce the movie by stating that you’ve just seen this movie and would like to give an opinion about it.  Mention a couple of details that might help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about.

PARAGRAPH #2:  Summarize the plot (story).  Where and when did it take place?  Who are the main characters? What is the story about?  Remember, do NOT include spoilers and do not tell how the story ends!  Talk about the actors/actresses and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t.  

PARAGRAPH #3:  Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like.  Be sure to include specific details and scenes. What lessons did you learn from this story (theme/moral)?  What do you think others will learn from it?:

PARAGRAPH #4:  What group of people would like this movie?  Who would you recommend it to? Who would you not recommend it to?  What’s the MPAA rating of the movie (G, PG, PG-13, R, etc…)? What is your final word on the film:  Is it good or bad? Give the movie a score. You can do grades (A,B,C,D,F+ or -), stars (*** out of *****), numbers (3 out of 5) or something totally original…  just don’t use “thumbs up” or “thumbs down.”

MOVIE REVIEW EXAMPLE

TITLE:  “My Dog Skip” will have you skipping to the theater

Everyone remembers their childhood dogs and the impact they’ve had on their life.  Perhaps one dog in particular sticks out in your mind… a special dog that was there for you in the toughest or best years of your life.  That is what this screen adaptation of Willie Morris’ “My Dog Skip” conveys in a fun, nostalgic and heartbreaking kind of way. Morris recounts the autobiographical memoir of his childhood in Yazoo City, Mississippi and the four-legged friend that accompanied him on his journey into manhood.  

Set in the backdrop of the war-torn world of the 1940’s, young Willie (Frankie Muniz) is on the verge of his ninth birthday.  His only real friend, neighbor and high school sports hero Dink Jenkins (Luke Wilson) goes off and fight in WWII, leaving Willie feeling alone in the world.  To lift Willie’s spirits, his mother (Diane Lane) decides to defy the wishes of his stern father (Kevin Bacon) and buy Willie a Jack Russell terrier puppy. The unusually smart and charismatic dog Skip quickly becomes a local institution and helps Willie gain respect, make friends and even win over his first girlfriend. Kevin Bacon and Diane Lane’s characters were strong, but didn’t get enough screen time to fully develop.  Willie’s friendship with a young black boy was never given a chance to develop either, probably in an effort by the filmmakers to avoid focusing on the segregation issues of the time period. The attention to detail and the accuracy of the time period are phenomenal. I felt completely immersed in this world and felt the full effect of this moving story. Even the southern accents were much better than average.

The message of this film is very clear and invokes plenty of nostalgia to anyone who can identify growing up in a rural town.  It’s about passing into adulthood, remembering old friends long gone, and the desire to remember or relive happy moments in our lives that may be fading from our memory.  Morris is certainly a master at preserving his own memories by writing it down for others to enjoy. I truly believe that this story is his gift, not only to the people of Mississippi, but to all who want to remember their past, and the friends they left behind.   

This movie is PG, a rating which might run off some of the older crowd, but it’s truly a movie for everyone.  Most films geared for children these days depend on lame, pop-culture references and gas-passing jokes in a patronizing attempt to entertain the younger masses.  This movie rises above all of that to become one of the most watchable non-Disney film for children since 1993’s “Searching for Bobby Fischer.” Your date might resist going, but try to talk them into it.  They won’t regret it and neither will you.

Scale of 1-5:

4 ½

To do March 21st

Happy First Day of Spring!

1. Wrinkle Quiz Friday
2. Red doutang due Friday 
3. Math Data Test Tomorrow (look at your review)
4. Work Signed (Quiz and Recount)


Have a Great Evening!

Compare and Contrast

From todays lesson on Compare and Contrast

Compare= What is the same

Contrast= What is different

To do March 19th

1. Wrinkle in time trip tomorrow- Please come prepared to walk and with your permission form for those who have not done cash online yet.  
2. Wrinkle Quiz- Friday
3. Math Data Project- Wed
4. Ad- Wed
5. Math test- Thursday
6. Wrinkle dou-tang- Friday (vocab and reading log)

March Break Todo

1. Finish Wrinkle in Time Cp. 11 and 12 (complete the plot summary and vocabulary work) March 20th for our viewing.
2. Ad work - Green doutang (create an ad on blank white paper) Due Wed 21st
3. Math- Math project Due Monday March 20th
4. French Home Work.

You will have time on Monday and Tuesday when back to finish these if not able to do over the break.

Have a Great March Break!

To do March 8th

1. Wrinkle in Time Cp 11/12 March 19th (including plot plan and reading log)
2.  Wrinkle Vocabulary March 19th
3.  Wrinkle Note- Show parents
4.   Science Test and Project- Friday
5.  Create your own advertisement- March 21st


Have a Great Night!

-Mr. H

As a group come up with an image that will target this Alien. List two-three techniques that you will use and be ready ready to explain why.

To do March 7th

1. Wrinkle in Time Cp 11/12 march 19th (including plot plan and reading log)
2.  Wrinkle Vocabulary March 19th
3.  Wrinkle Note- Show parents
4.   Science test and Project- Friday


Have a Great Night!

-Mr. H

Review the Ad

Look at the advertisement attached below and answer the following questions in your notebook:

What strategies does this ad use?

Do these stragties it work? why or why not?

How would you make it better for someone your age?

To do March 6h

1. Wrinkle in Time Cp 10 tomorrow
2. Two Ads 5 questions Tomorrow
3. Taken over by IT
4. Math test Signed
5. Sci Test Friday

Have a good night

-Mr.H

To do March 5th

1. Cp 10 Wrinkle in Time Wed
2. Advertisement Work Page Part 2 answer the 5 questions for 2 ads you may use your ad from the weekend. 
3. Math- Stem and Leaf Plot H.W. page
4. Math Test Signed

Have A Great Night!

To Do March 2nd

1. Read chapter 9 wrinkle in time
2. Pros vs Cons Wrinkle in time
3. Find an Advertisement (online, paper, etc.) Answer our three questions (see our blog post)
4. Math pg 175 Q 2,3
5. Wrinkle in time quiz Monday
6. Science Test Monday
7. If you have the Hard Hat bring it back so I can hand out, you know who you are!

Have a great weekend!

Mr. H

Media Study: Advertising Homework

Your job is to go home and find your favorite advertisement for class Monday.

Answer the three big questions about your add: Who is Responsible, What is it saying? What does it want me to do?

Please write these in your writing notebook.

We will be discussing as a class.

If you need a reminder please see google classroom from today where I have posted our advertising slide show.

Stem and Leaf: Math

This will be our Monday Lesson. Feel free to look at over the weekend.

With your group or a partner at your table read the following web page and come up with a definition for Stem and Leaf graphs as well as an example. 


Stem and Leaf Graphs

To do March 1st

1. Wrinkle in Time Cp 9 monday
2. Olympic Recount Good Copy- Tomorrow
3. Quiz Wrinkle it Time Monday cp 5-8
4. Math pg 168 2,3 we will do 175 2,3 tomorrow
5. Science Quiz Tomorrow
6. Quiz Signed


Happy March! Have a Great Evening!

-Mr. H

Bar and Line Graphs

Using the following Table and the information sheets on your desk create both a Bar and Line Graph with your table groups. You may use one computer to look at this information per group.

H.W. Pages