Monday 9/24
1. Journal: none
*Juniors to PAC for transcripts, etc.
2. Writer's Workshop: Semester Project
a. Continue writing from pictures by writing your 1-2
paragraph descriptions for each.
1) Don't forget the focus requirements! (on
handout)
2) All 10 writings due next Friday.
b. If you don't have your pictures, work on Part 2: Tapping into Memories.
3. HW: none
Tuesday 9/25
1.
Journal: What exactly is a Soap Opera? What makes them so popular?
Do you watch them? Any favorites? Elaborate as you see fit.
2. Writer's Workshop - Soap Operas
a.
b. Background (handout) - what to look for and write.
c. Hone basic design, expectations.
d. Form pairs --- form staffs.
3. HW: none
Wednesday 9/26
1.
Journal: List the top five worst movies you've ever seen. Pick one and
tell why is was so bad.
2.
a. Organize your group.
b. Begin planning characters - fill out character profile for each character.
c. Select setting, title, general themes and motifs.
3. HW: Finish character profiles if needed.
Thursday
9/27
1. Journal: The “juiciest” high school drama you’ve ever heard about, witnessed, or been a part of.
2. Reminder: All 10 pictures with 1-2 paragraph descriptions due tomorrow.
a. Have character profiles checked.
b. Create setting – names & descriptions of places where your action will take place.
c. Need a great title!
d. Begin planning plot lines – make sure each writer and writing pair knows their sub-plot.
e. When ready, writer/writer pairs break off and begin writing their parts.
f. Before you leave, assign how much writing you need done by Monday.
4. HW: 1) Whatever you need to do for your scripts for Monday; 2) Semester Project paragraphs due tomorrow.
Friday 9/28
1.
Journal:
a. Work on Part 1: Develop two of your paragraphs into full Final Copies - due next Friday.
b. Length and type are up to you - be prepared to show the teacher your RRDs.
c. Have 10 paragraphs checked.
3.