T2 - Assignments
Editorial Assignment - Write an editorial for a middle school audience and videotape it.
DEADLINE - Friday, February 26
An editorial is a Persuasive/Argumentative Essay with a proposed solution. You will write an editorial on a topic, following the writing guidelines. Usually a TV station will write an editorial to show their support, suggest a solution or notify the public of an issue. It is an opinion paper, based in evidence and facts. Below are resources for a good editorial:
Click here for a powerpoint on Editorial Writing
Click here for the assignment sheet
Here are some ideas for you:
hould Apple follow the government’s request to create a “backdoor” for their iphone?
YES: Apple should follow the government’s request because….
NO: Apple should not follow the government’s request because….
Should students be allowed to use their phones at any time during the school day?
Should football players be required to wear a helmet?
There should be rent control.
Video Assignment - Creating an Commercial using an Advertising Strategy
DEADLINE - Friday, February 12
Now that you have had a chance to review different advertising strategies and see commercials using those strategies, you will create your own video that can be broadcast on KMMS. You may work in groups up to 4 per group - make sure each person has responsibilities in this assignment. Follow the directions on the assignment sheet, then when you are ready to export, your movie will need to be reviewed by two people not in your group. The review sheets are also below. There is a rubric for your video as well. While it is a group project, each person will be graded individually on the movie as a whole, as well as collaboration and teamwork and your individual contributions to the project. Click on the copyright symbol to link to a copyright chart.
Click here for the assignment sheet
Click here for the Peer Review sheet
Click here for the movie grading rubric
DEADLINE - Friday, February 12
Now that you have had a chance to review different advertising strategies and see commercials using those strategies, you will create your own video that can be broadcast on KMMS. You may work in groups up to 4 per group - make sure each person has responsibilities in this assignment. Follow the directions on the assignment sheet, then when you are ready to export, your movie will need to be reviewed by two people not in your group. The review sheets are also below. There is a rubric for your video as well. While it is a group project, each person will be graded individually on the movie as a whole, as well as collaboration and teamwork and your individual contributions to the project. Click on the copyright symbol to link to a copyright chart.
Click here for the assignment sheet
Click here for the Peer Review sheet
Click here for the movie grading rubric
Please check Google Classroom for Daily Bellwork Questions - they are worth 5 points a day. If they are not done by the due date, you may not be able to turn them in. Assignments will be posted on Google Classroom and on this page.
Media Literacy
Students on the broadcast crew are responsible to complete all classroom lessons. The broadcast itself takes 2-3 minutes and should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to rehearse and film.
Media Literacy - Lesson 01/20/16
Here is the photo-analysis worksheet
Here is the photo you will analyze
Media Literacy - Lesson 01/19/16
Here is a .pdf of the powerpoint used in class today.
Use this worksheet to write down the definition of media literacy and record the 5 core concepts, answer the last question on the sheet. This is due 01/19/16
Use this worksheet to complete your observations of the photograph that is on the powerpoint. Write down any adjectives that describe how you feel about the photo, questions you have, details you notice, etc. This is due 01/19/16
Common Craft Video Assignment DUE: January 15, 2015
Part I - Reviewing the samples
Go to the Common Craft website and look at the videos, they are videos using very simple explanations for concepts. Look at several to see how they are put together. Pay attention to the script, the visuals, and how they introduce, have a middle and an ending. You may work with a partner, be prepared to explain how the work was divided.
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/account-security
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/copyright-and-creative-commons
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/video-editing
Part 2 - Choosing a Topic
Some topic ideas:
You can write the script in columns so that you know what images go with what part of the narrative. Create the script first, then determine the images you will need.
Part 4 - Creating the Images
Paper, Markers, - Be Creative
Ask if you need supplies
Part 5 - Record the Voiceover
Using Garage Band, record the voiceover in sections (they will be easier to edit this way). Save your voiceover to iTunes, it can then be brought into iMovie when you are ready.
Part 6 - Rehearsal/Film
Rehearse your script with your pictures. Figure out how much you will film at one time and the timing with the script. When you are ready - FILM
Part 7 - Editing/Peer Review
Put all the pieces together in iMovie. Have a different group review your movie and offer suggestions.
Part 8 - Export, Upload and Share
Students on the broadcast crew are responsible to complete all classroom lessons. The broadcast itself takes 2-3 minutes and should take no longer than 10-15 minutes to rehearse and film.
Media Literacy - Lesson 01/20/16
Here is the photo-analysis worksheet
Here is the photo you will analyze
Media Literacy - Lesson 01/19/16
Here is a .pdf of the powerpoint used in class today.
Use this worksheet to write down the definition of media literacy and record the 5 core concepts, answer the last question on the sheet. This is due 01/19/16
Use this worksheet to complete your observations of the photograph that is on the powerpoint. Write down any adjectives that describe how you feel about the photo, questions you have, details you notice, etc. This is due 01/19/16
Common Craft Video Assignment DUE: January 15, 2015
Part I - Reviewing the samples
Go to the Common Craft website and look at the videos, they are videos using very simple explanations for concepts. Look at several to see how they are put together. Pay attention to the script, the visuals, and how they introduce, have a middle and an ending. You may work with a partner, be prepared to explain how the work was divided.
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/account-security
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/copyright-and-creative-commons
https://www.commoncraft.com/video/video-editing
Part 2 - Choosing a Topic
Some topic ideas:
- How to video - Step by Step
- Science Concepts (explain conduction, convection, radiation, physics, etc.)
- Math Concepts (not a math problem - Order of Operations, Slope, finding area, etc.)
- An important event in history
- Rules for a game
You can write the script in columns so that you know what images go with what part of the narrative. Create the script first, then determine the images you will need.
Part 4 - Creating the Images
Paper, Markers, - Be Creative
Ask if you need supplies
Part 5 - Record the Voiceover
Using Garage Band, record the voiceover in sections (they will be easier to edit this way). Save your voiceover to iTunes, it can then be brought into iMovie when you are ready.
Part 6 - Rehearsal/Film
Rehearse your script with your pictures. Figure out how much you will film at one time and the timing with the script. When you are ready - FILM
Part 7 - Editing/Peer Review
Put all the pieces together in iMovie. Have a different group review your movie and offer suggestions.
Part 8 - Export, Upload and Share
- Export as a Quick Time movie
- Upload to your Google Drive
- Share it with deitner@campbellusd.org
Composing Good Pictures
Go to the Media College link and read the descriptions of each of the types of shots. Then complete the worksheet which has the abbreviations for each shot.
Media College link: http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/
Activity Sheet 4-2_ (Do this activity in Google Classroom)
Introduction to Photography Composition
Writing For Broadcast2 - DUE November 18
Below are all the resources you need for this assignment. Beginning on Page 25 of your video log, you should have notes from the two power points and the video.
You may review the powerpoint presentations and the video. This assignment is given in Google Classroom. Log in to your Google Account and access the assignment sheet from Google Classroom - it should be turned in from there.
Writing_For_Broadcast.ppt
Writing For Broadcast Journalism.ppt
Writing for Broadcast Assignment Sheet
San Jose Mercury Review of Star_Wars_Game
NPR's Scott Simon - How to Tell A Story Video
Go to the Media College link and read the descriptions of each of the types of shots. Then complete the worksheet which has the abbreviations for each shot.
Media College link: http://www.mediacollege.com/video/shots/
Activity Sheet 4-2_ (Do this activity in Google Classroom)
Introduction to Photography Composition
- Intro to Composition PPT
- Composition Notes (Do this activity in Google Classroom)
Writing For Broadcast2 - DUE November 18
Below are all the resources you need for this assignment. Beginning on Page 25 of your video log, you should have notes from the two power points and the video.
You may review the powerpoint presentations and the video. This assignment is given in Google Classroom. Log in to your Google Account and access the assignment sheet from Google Classroom - it should be turned in from there.
Writing_For_Broadcast.ppt
Writing For Broadcast Journalism.ppt
Writing for Broadcast Assignment Sheet
San Jose Mercury Review of Star_Wars_Game
NPR's Scott Simon - How to Tell A Story Video