4-27-06 Vangasso

Lesson:
Turn in your second writing assignment.
We will be using the entire class time to finish your Van Gogh or Picasso imitation. If you finish one, try to finish the other as well. If you finish both, begin a third piece.

HMWK: Second art piece is due on Monday.

4-25-06 Van Gogh

Lesson:
Collected the first art piece for your scrapbook.

We analyzed the poem/song "Starry, starry night" by Don McClean. If you were absent, read these lyrics and type a one page analysis of the poem. Here are the lyrics:

Starry, starry night.
Paint your palette blue and grey,
Look out on a summer's day,
With eyes that know the darkness in my soul.
Shadows on the hills,
Sketch the trees and the daffodils,
Catch the breeze and the winter chills,
In colors on the snowy linen land.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

Starry, starry night.
Flaming flowers that brightly blaze,
Swirling clouds in violet haze,
Reflect in Vincent's eyes of china blue.
Colors changing hue, morning field of amber grain,
Weathered faces lined in pain,
Are soothed beneath the artist's loving hand.

Now I understand what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they did not know how.
Perhaps they'll listen now.

For they could not love you,
But still your love was true.
And when no hope was left in sight
On that starry, starry night,
You took your life, as lovers often do.
But I could have told you, Vincent,
This world was never meant for one
As beautiful as you.

Starry, starry night.
Portraits hung in empty halls,
Frameless head on nameless walls,
With eyes that watch the world and can't forget.
Like the strangers that you've met,
The ragged men in the ragged clothes,
The silver thorn of bloody rose,
Lie crushed and broken on the virgin snow.

Now I think I know what you tried to say to me,
How you suffered for your sanity,
How you tried to set them free.
They would not listen, they're not listening still.
Perhaps they never will...

We spent the remainder of class emulating a Van Gogh picture. FInd a picture of a Van Gogh painting on-line and try to sketch it in pencil. You can then add color next class using oil pastels.

HMWK: Second writing assignment for the projects scrapbook

4-21-06 Van Gogh

Lesson: We viewed a film on Vincent Van Gogh's life and began emulating Van Gogh's paintings.

If you missed the video today, go to this website and create a timeline with the ten most important periods of Van Gogh's life. Write two-three sentences (in your own words) to show what you learned.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_Gogh

HMWK: First art piece for scrapbook.

4-19-06 Picasso

Lesson:
We looked at Picasso's life and works.
We then emulated a Picasso painting ourselves.
If you were absent, go on-line to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Picasso
Read about the astounding life of this artist and write down the ten most interesting things about his life and works. Then, try to make your own Picasso painting by trying to copy a picture of his that you find on-line. You may use collage, oil pastels, paint, colored pencils, etc. Bring your picture and your notes to class next time.

HMWK: Picasso emulation

4-17-06 STOMP!!!

Lesson:
Journal entry #3B:
What was the most interesting presentation you saw last week? What did that presenter do well? What were your greatest strengths in performing? What would you like to improve on? How will you go about improving? If you were absent last week, or did not have the opportunity to perform due to time, you must schedule a time for your presentation this week. If you do not do so the incomplete becomes a "No Pass".

4th Quarter Projects explained
Here is a copy of the assignment:

Don't say I didn't warn you (Words of wisdom from the class of 2009)

School has consumed much of your time over the past year and has affected you in many ways. Some of those experiences may have been positive while others may have been significant struggles. We all learn from both. Over the next week, you will be reflecting on your past years experiences. As the school year comes to an end, now is a good time for you to reflect on your first high school experience and your experiences in your life thus far.

Your assignment is to create a multi-genre scrapbook of your life and school experiences. Multi-genre means that you will use a variety of writing styles and artistic styles to present your experiences. Use this table to mix and match topics, genres, and writing forms. You may only use each topic, genre, and writing form once.


Topic ideas Genre ideas Writing form
Your first memory of a new class Tragedy Play/ Skit
A scary moment Comedy Poem
Friendships Soap Opera Monologue/ Soliloquy
Changing schools Horror Short story/ vignette
A proud moment Musical/song Newspaper article format
A challenge in your life Documentary Interview
A comic event After school special/melodrama
Taking on a leadership role Letter
An embarrassing incident Mystery Song
People who have influenced you Fantasy/ Science fiction


Remember, this is something others will read. You will also keep this and reflect back on as you get older. My main request is that you keep the tone positive. Degrading comments about yourself, other students, or past instructors are not appropriate. I also request that pictures be appropriate (no alcohol, guns or things of that sort).

You should have a total of at least:
5 written entries (mix and matching from the above list)
5 original artistic pieces (computer art does not count as original art but may be used in addition to the four original pieces)
1 personally designed cover
1 additional vignette on your feelings about becoming a sophomore and where you see yourself in the next ten years


Stomp rhythm runtime

If absent, complete the journal entry. Create a homemade rhythm instrument (shaker, wind chime, drum, etc). Show me next class for credit.

Projects HMWK: First written projects assignment

4-12-06 Final Day of Presentations

Lesson:
Today is the final day of presentations. If you have not presented yet, you need to schedule a time today to perform to get credit for this quarter. If you are absent and were scheduled to perform, you will receive an incomplete on your quarter grade until the speech has been made up. Cultural events and make up work are due today. Please type and email before Thursday to receive credit if you were absent.

HMWK: None

4-10-06 Presentations Galore!!!!!

Lesson:
We continue our in depth look at the arts that have been researched this quarter. If you were absent, see me to give extra feedback next time. Your cultural event sheet and proof of attendance is due next class.

HMWK: Cultural Event

4-6-06 Sharetastic!!!!!!

Lesson:
Speeches,speeches and more speeches.
If you were absent, you missed an exciting day of sharing what we've learned. To make up for today you will be giving extra feedback next class to the speakers who will be presenting. See me before class to pick up your extra sheets.

HMWK: None

4-4-06: Projects Presentations

Lesson:

Helping classmates through teamwork

Pouring Paint

Start Final Project Presentations (if you have not signed up yet for a time to present make sure you do this soon or it will be scheduled for you)

HMWK: Presentation prep (if you have not performed yet)