Monday, October 24, 2016

Conflict

1. Yesterday, we reviewed the 6 Types of conflict 
and discussed what was at stake in each type of conflict, what values were being risked or threatened. 

2. Homework on finding examples of conflicts in your book due Thursday 

3. Analyzing conflict in Black Boy  (Tuesday class work) 

4. To help you discuss and find quotes in your novels about conflict, please discuss and collaboratively answer the questions associated with your book. 
a. Have one person in each group make a copy of the document. 
b. Share with each person in your group. 
c. Collaboratively and equally work on the document to completely answer the questions. Grading is based on if all members are writing on the document. 
d. share with me as an editor at jmurphy@sandi.net 

Option # 1 Answering questions explaining specific conflict scenarios in the book. (Up to 85% credit for answers up to 100% credit if answers are supported with a quote) 
Catcher in the Rye 

Lord of the Flies 

Pull of Gravity 

Saint Iggy 
Saint Iggy Questions 

Vivian Apple at the End of the World 

Option #2 Character Conflict Poster / Google Drawing 
(up to 100% credit for 6 quotes, summary, and thorough analysis)

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photo courtesy of: https://thinklivebepositive.wordpress.com/2014/09/09/conflict-internal-and-external/

Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Visual Memoir Rubric


Visual Memoirs should have a written reflection or presentation 

Analytical Paragraph for all assignments 
  • What is the focus / subject of your memoir and purpose
  • Explain what you chose to draw and why
  • How does this image convey the complexity of your journey -
    • What did you struggle with? How is this revealed in your picture?
    • List 3 emotions you went through? Which emotion is captured in the picture?
  • What part of the image conveys the realization?
  • If you were to share your written and visual memoir, who would be your audience and why?
  • Why did you choose this medium / format  to retell your story?
  • How do you think people will analyze or look at your visual story? 

Monday, October 17, 2016

Analyzing characters



With your group decide on 3 main characters who have played a role in your novel. 

Make a copy of the following document 

Archetypal Characteristics 

Definition of character archetypes
Character archetypes chart 

Character archetypes

Partner up within your group and work on one character identifying the characteristics of the archetype (s) your character most closely resembles and finding quotes to support your insights.

Homework

Please complete the survey for Homework 
Students log in using your student ID.

Sunday, October 16, 2016

Identifying significant events in your novel

As a group, determine the 6 significant events in your novel thus far (from the first 75 pages)

1. Have one person in your group make a copy of the significant events document 

2. Share it with the others in your group and then share with me at jmurphy@sandi.net

3. Decide the 6 most significant events using the questions in the document to guide your choices.

4. Distribute the 6 events among the people in your group.

5. Each person is responsible for describing their event, quote, & explanation.

Due at the end of the period.

Homework 

1. Please complete the survey for Homework by Wednesday 10 / 18. 
Students log in using your student ID.

Friday, October 14, 2016

Survey, Editing, and Visual Memoirs

Today, you will have an opportunity to work on final edits for your written memoir and spend some time working on your visual memoir. 

1. Please complete the survey for Homework 
Students log in using your student ID.

2. Please complete analyzing the quotes that reveal Connie's personality. Connie assignment 

2. Last edits on written memoir being accepted. 

3. Continue working on Visual memoir. 


Part II: Visual Memoir Project

Directions: Now that you have written a story you have captured in time, you will retell this story visually. You may choose from the following choices

  1. Create a visual slidedeck of your memoir in 10 pictures or more with captions of the events / moments throughout the memoir

  1. Create a painting or sketch of the memory of the event with a paragraph explaining the visual in one paragraph.
  2. You may create a comic version of your memoir
Try https://plasq.com/apps/comiclife/macwin/ Comic life (sign up for free trial) print out or share through email (jmurphy@sandi.net)
  1. Create a podcast explaining your memoir - explaining the story and its significance
  2. Create a video of your memoir - with the google slides, iphone (upload to you tube private share with certain people or bring in on a jump drive)
  3. Create a physical visual photo / memory book of your memoir with captions of the significance of each moment of the event.
  4. Create a narrative poem of your memoir with a visual
  5. Create a song capturing your memoir and perform it for the class. Include a paragraph explaining what you went through in each stanza and
  6. Create dance moves that express the emotional journey of your memoir w/ paragraph or small speech explaining how the moves relate to the story
  7. Create a soundtrack for your memoir. Divide your memoir into 4-6 moments, then choose a song for each moment. Burn the songs onto a CD or click links to them. Describe why this songs fits the scene of your memoir in a couple of sentences for each moment. O



Tuesday, October 11, 2016

Characterization

One of the ways author's develop realistic characters is through using common archetypes, characters that represent a certain personality or style. Archetypes can be seen across cultures.

Character archetypes chart 

Character archetypes

Image result for character archetypes

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Final Rubric


Final Rubric for Memoir 

Editing Techniques 

Slow Motion Writing Examples 


Vague Vs. Specific writing
Vague: She went home in a bad mood. [What kind of a bad mood? How did she act or look?]
Specific: She stomped home, hands jammed in her pockets, angrily kicking rocks, dogs, small children, and anything else that crossed her path.


Vague: My neighbor bought a really nice old desk. [Why nice? How old? What kind of desk?]
Specific: My neighbor bought a solid oak, roll-top desk made in 1885 that contains a secret drawer triggered by a hidden spring.


Vague: He was an attractive man. [Attractive in what ways - his appearance, personality, or both? Can you picture him from reading this sentence?]
Specific: He had Paul Newman's eyes, Robert Redford's smile, Sylvester Stallone's body, and Bill Gates's money.


Techniques:
  • describe facial expressions
  • describe body movements
  • list events, actions comparisons

Visual Memoirs

Part II: Visual Memoir Project


Directions: Now that you have written a story you have captured in time, you will retell this story visually. You may choose from the following choices


  1. Create a visual slidedeck of your memoir in 10 pictures or more with captions of the events / moments throughout the memoir

  1. Create a painting or sketch of the memory of the event with a paragraph explaining the visual in one paragraph.
  2. You may create a comic version of your memoir
Try https://plasq.com/apps/comiclife/macwin/ Comic life (sign up for free trial) print out or share through email (jmurphy@sandi.net)
  1. Create a podcast explaining your memoir - explaining the story and its significance
  2. Create a video of your memoir - with the google slides, iphone (upload to you tube private share with certain people or bring in on a jump drive)
  3. Create a physical visual photo / memory book of your memoir with captions of the significance of each moment of the event.
  4. Create a narrative poem of your memoir with a visual
  5. Create a song capturing your memoir and perform it for the class. Include a paragraph explaining what you went through in each stanza and
  6. Create dance moves that express the emotional journey of your memoir w/ paragraph or small speech explaining how the moves relate to the story
  7. Create a soundtrack for your memoir. Divide your memoir into 4-6 moments, then choose a song for each moment. Burn the songs onto a CD or click links to them. Describe why this songs fits the scene of your memoir in a couple of sentences for each moment. O