10/29 Class Assignment

Part 1: Finish Movie 1

Do whatever you need to in order to finish your first mini movies:)

There should be the following:

-10 images/scenes
-10 audio files with dialogue from the appropriate scene in your script
-an edited script (free of errors!!!)
-a title page (the film title plus the name of the creators)
-10 background info pages between each scene (remember this text comes from the background info in your script)

Next week, we are going to add soundtrack music and then we will be finished:)

Part 2: Field Trip-Merchant Museum

Finally, we are going on our second field trip!!!

Your assignment is to take pictures of the interior of the museum to use in your next film. Remember you can also take exterior shots of NYC on the way. You can take pictures of other people in class or on the street (as long as you ask them politely in English).

I will give you a handout with the guidelines for your nest film project. Good luck!

10/22 Class Assignment

Part 1: Vocabulary Review-AWL 2

Look at the picture above and try to make a sentence with TWO of the vocabulary words that you chose from AWL 2.

Part 2: Merchant's House

Click on the following link to a potential place for our next field trip.

http://www.merchantshouse.com/

Click on "History" and "Events" and read about the house. It has been called "Manhattan's Most Haunted House"...lol!

Part 3: Finish Recording

With your group, you need to finalize your script and then finish recording your dialogue for each scene. 10 scenes=10 audio files:)

Part 4: Title Pages

If we have time near the end of class, I'll show you how to add title pages. These pages will be where you can write your background information. Please make sure the grammar, spelling, and punctuation is PERFECT!!! Other people will be viewing these.

10/20 Class Assignment

Part 1: AWL 2 Vocabulary

I will let you choose one of the columns from AWL 2. Use the words to describe the picture. If you need help, you can always go to http://www.ldoceonline.com/

Part 2: CSI:NY

We will finish watching the episode. Let's try to use some of the forensic vocabulary we have studied.

Part 3: Script Editing

Each group will edit the others for the following:

-10 scenes
-5 vocabulary words from AWL1
-correct formatting according to the example from CSI:NY/Miami
-correct grammar, spelling, punctuation

Then I will show you my corrections, and we can discuss things if you like.

Part 4: Recording of Dialogue

I will show you how to record using features on Windows Movie Maker. Then you can record your dialogue:)

10/15 Class Assignment

Part 1: Vocabulary AWL Sublist 2

Pick one of the columns. Look at the picture above and try to use one of the words from AWL 2. We will rotate lists and then talk about the words.

Part 2: CSI NY

We are going to try and watch a longer portion of this episode today. We will stop and try to use Crime Scene vocabulary as well as AWL 2.

Part 3: Script Review

I've sent you a script in your gmail account. It's an example of a CSI:NY script. We will talk about it and use it as a model for your movies:)

Part 4: Movie Work

1. This is the time for you to talk to your partner and finalize the images you are going to use.
2. You also need to start writing a short script that you are going to use and RECORD in a future class.
3. If there is more time, I will show you how to do other things with the software.

Thu, 10/8 Class Assignment

Part 1: Video Clip CSI: NY

We're going to watch some of an episode. Then we're going to try and "put the pieces together" using crime scene and AWL1 vocabulary. Post 2 sentences using vocabulary words.

1. First, it might help to go to the website and do some research about the TV show and its characters. Click on the link below.

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/

2. Click "About" and read the basic history of the show. We will talk about it together.

3. Next you will pick a character from the show and then tell us about them.

Part 2: Storyboarding

1. First, you and your partner need to examine the images you took on the field trip. If you think you need more images, you should find them on the Internet. As I said in class, you should save these images on a flash drive or your gmail acct. Do not save them in My Documents!

2. Now you need to figure out the order of your images in a "storyboard". It helps to print them out and "play" with them on a piece of paper. I will go around and help you:) You should have 10 images. Keep in mind that you need to use 10 vocabulary words as well.

Part 3: Windows Movie Maker

1. Click "Start" and then open Windows Movie Maker from the "All Programs" menu. This is the program we will be using.

2. I will give you a handout with basic instructions, but it will probably be easier if I demonstrate for you how to use this software.

3. Your main task today is to upload the 10 images you are going to use. You may need to "reshoot" or create images you think you want to use if you can't find them on the Internet:)

If we have time, I'll show you some more tips.

Cruising Church

On the tree

Are you afraid of getting old?

I know you. Who am I?

Nightmare

Spooky Clown

Thu, 10/1 Class Assignment

Part 1: Scary Picture

Look at the picture above. What do you see? Post a comment about it on our blog. I'll give you a demonstration.

Part 2: Peter Stuyvesant

Click on the following link and read pp.36-38

http://homepage.mac.com/davidbellel/stuyvesantghost2.pdf

While you read, write down 5 vocabulary words you're not sure about.

Also think about the following questions.

1. Describe Peter Stuyvesant's personality.
2. How did he get the nickname/moniker "Peg-Leg Pete"?
3. Why is St. Mark's-in-the-Bowerie mentioned? What is significant about it?
4. What are "paranormal researchers"? What have they done?
5. What do you think about this story?

Part 3: Find a Spooky Picture

Search the Internet and find one scary picture that interests you. It can be anything, but it probably should be something that you would like to use in your first digital story for this class:) Then post it to the class blog. I'll demonstrate how to do this. After you must write a comment about each classmate's image.

Part 4: Homework Review

We need to review the homework about crime scene vocabulary;) You will need to use this vocabulary later in your digital stories as well as discussions about film clips!

Part 5: CSI NY Film Clip

We're going to watch a few minutes of a piopular TV show. With a partner, you'll need to use the following:

-5 vocabulary words from the crime scene vocabulary list

sciencespot.net/Media/FrnsScience/crimescenebasics.ppt

-2 words from Sublist 1 (AWL)

http://www.academicvocabularyexercises.com/

Explain to the class what happened!

If you want to watch more of the episode at home, click on the link below. We will be watching more in class as well.

http://www.cbs.com/primetime/csi_ny/video/?pid=luxFCxqmIANugk_NlHGD5O7M9e2zA2Z6&play=true&vs=Default

Homework:

1. Start thinking of images you might want to use in your first digital story.
2. We will go on our first field trip on Tue!!! Make sure you have a digital camera or a cellphone with a camera;)