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TUESDAY, September 11--We finished up our "eye-search" inside with
students reading their descriptions of things in the room they thought no one
else had noticed. We added vocabulary words to our list: pixel, megapixel,
resolution, and shutter release. Then we went outside to "shoot" photos using
only paper and pencil and a viewfinder made of two hands. We practiced
shooting from a bird's eye view and a bug's eye view.
THURSDAY, Septebmer 13--We shared our favorite photos from the activity
on Tuesday. I had them go back outside with partners (one a photographer,
the other a "camera") to see if they saw the same things. We discussed what
they learned from the experience. I explained the "photographic stance" and
how to take clear pictures. We discussed and brainstormed their first actual
assignment.
HOMEWORK: Assignment #1: Take a picture of something unsual OR take a picture
of something ordinary in an unusual way. If you are using a film camera or
one of mine, bring me a note that the assignment has been done, and get it
developed when you finish the roll of film. Have fun with this.
MONDAY, September 17--We handed in our assignment (Living Camera with
four "photos" on the back), then discussed details and questions about the
photo assignment that is due (printed!) on Wednesday. I then projected quite
an interesting photograph on the screen and had students try to figure out
what was happening, then write a very short story about it. We had time to
share--what marvelous imaginations. We worked on nouns, verbs, and
adjectives in conjunction with this writing.
HOMEWORK: Assignment #1 is due Wednesday! Those that have already come in are
quite fascinating.
WEDNESDAY, September 19: We had a marvelous time sharing our photographs
for Assignment #1. WOW, what fantastic imaginations! Then we did a group
writing exercise based on happier and more positive photographs. They had to
study several elements of the photo and then "become" someone in the photo
and write a first person story together. Most finished.
HOMEWORK: Finish Photo Assignmnet #1 if you haven't already done it.
FRIDAY, September 21: We began by finishing our group stories and heard
a few of these. They were very imaginative! I gave the students a list of 15
words (taken from their own class's assignments) that I think eighth graders
should know how to spell. We copied them down and briefly reviewed each one
to identify problem areas. Their test will be on Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Study for your spelling test if you need to.
TUESDAY, September 25: We started with a game of "Sparkle" to practice
for Thursday's spelling test. We then did a magazine search to find a photo
that tells a story. I passed out the same worksheet we used as a group, but
each person had to write one individually. They could choose whether to
answer the questions on one side OR write a short story on the back. If they
want extra credit, they can fill out BOTH sides. Most students finished
today, but they are not due until Thursday. I gave students Assignment #2:
Take a photograph that takes a story. Watch for facial expressions, action,
making it appear unposed. It must have at least one person in it. It is due
October 4th.
HOMEWORK: Finish your worksheet if you didn't finish in class. Assignment #2
is due Thursday, October 4th. See above!
THURSDAY, September 27--We played a review game of "Sparkle," then took
our spelling test and corrected it. We worked on out "advice" collages. I
will give students ten to fifteen minutes of class on Tuesday. These will be
due on Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Assignment #2, a photograph that tells a story is due on Thursday,
October 4.
TUESDAY, October 2: We got new seats today! We spent time finishing up
our collages of photographs and advice, which are due Thursday, if they are
not finished. We reviewed assignment #2 and made sure everyone had it written
in their planners. We then started on a questionnaire about our "likes and
dislikes," which we will finish on Thursday.
HOMEWORK: Photo assignment AND collage are due Thursday.
THURSDAY, October 4: We had a good time today. Everyone put their
photographs on their deaks with a piece of notebook paper. We walked around
looking at the pictures. Everyone was expected to write down either a
comment or a question about each picture. We shared a few of the answers to
the questions. The photographs were wonderful! We got a new spelling list
and a new photo assignment. This is a self-portrait taken by someone else of
ourselves and our favorite possession. At least half the face has to show.
Students need to choose the location, clothes, expression, distance (close up
or far away), posed or action, relationship to the possession. They will
receive points for each of these elements. We had a few minutes to work on
our list of Likes and Dislikes.
HOMEWORK: Start working on your Self-Portrait.
MONDAY, October 8: We played a game of Sparkle to prepare for
Wednesday's spelling
test. We reviewed the rubric for Assignment #3. We talked about framing a
photograph as you take it, going outside to experiment with framing photos in
different ways to include and exclude certain objects.
HOMEWORK: Photo assignment #3 is due Friday.
WEDNESDAY, October 10: The students voted to play Sparkle to review for
today's spelling test. After the test, we handed in our "frame" worksheets
from yesterday. We then worked on our "Likes and Dislikes" worksheet,
answering the more serious questions on the back. We will finish this in
class next time.
HOMEWORK: Photo assignment #3 is due Friday.
FRIDAY, October 12: WOW! The students' self-portraits were just
wonderful. The students evaluated their own photographs and wrote one
sentence explaining each of the six choices they made in the photograph. We
walked around enjoying each others' work. We had just enough time to start a
writing activity leading up to our next piece of individual writing.
We "created" two characters, a boy and a girl, that we will write about next
week.
HOMEWORK: Enjoy the gorgeous weather before it is gone.
TUESDAY, October 16: We had fun with our group activity, writing
descriptions about either a boy or girl in creative ways. I didn't let the
students use "like, love, enjoy, or favorite." They were very innovative in
their writing. Second period started on their own stories (told by their
possessions).
HOMEWORK: ALL make-up work is due no later than Monday, October 22. Please
check the internet for missing assignments. I will try to be caught up in
grading by Thursday.
THURSDAY, October 18: We worked on our stories about us told through
the eyes of our favorite possession. Banned words are likes, loves,
favorite, and enjoys. The kids hard on these, and then we brainstormed a
little about the Reflections theme: I can make a difference.
HOMEWORK: None
MONDAY, October 22: I collected all late or make-up work. In second
period, we learned about composition, the rule of thirds, and hot spots and
did a magazine search. In fourth period, we worked on our stories, then
started on composition and the rule of thirds. We didn't get to the magazine
search.
HOMEWORK: Possession stories are due Wednesday for fourth period.
WEDNESDAY, October 24: Second period started with new spelling words,
finished "possession" stories, and discussed Assignment #4. Fourth period
began with a little time to write and some time to trade stories with another
student. We continued our discussion of Composition, then did a magazine
activity looking for "hot spots." Then we discussed Assignmnet #4. Assignment
#4 is to take a picture that expresses the Reflections theme: "I can make a
difference by. . . ." Students are required to take two photographs of the
SAME SCENE, but each one must place the "hot spot" (whatever you want your
viewer's eye to notice first) in a different place.
HOMEWORK: Get started on Assignment #4. It is due November 6th.
SECOND TERM:
Wednesday, October 31: I changed a few details about assignment #4.
Using hot spots is OPTIONAL. If you DO NOT use hot spots in this assignment,
you need to do an additional assignment (a pretty easy one) where you take
two photos of the same thing (this can just be scenery, no people required).
Change your composition so the thing you want me to notice first is in two
different hot spots. We played "sparkle." In second period, I read several of
their "possession stories." In fourth, we had a "find the scariest photograph
you can" contest.
HOMEWORK: "I can make a difference by. . . " photograph is due November 6th.
Your hot spots photograph (if you need to do it) is due November 8th. Second
period has a spelling test Friday.
FRIDAY, November 2: In second period, we had a spelling test, time to
read more of their possession stories, and start on a new project using
popular magazines. In fourth period, I read aloud most of their possession
stories and let them guess whose they were. They wanted to keep going, so we
will have our spelling test and new project on Tuesday.
HOMEWORK: "I can make a difference by. . . " photograph is due November 6th.
Your hot spots photograph (if you need to do it) is due November 8th. Fourth
period has a spelling test Tuesday.
TUESDAY, November 6: We shared everyone's wonderful photos about making
a difference. They were very impressive and inspiring. Fourth period had a
spelling test. We worked on our project looking at advertising photography.
It will lead to our next assignment.
HOMEWORK: Hot spots photos are due Thursday.
THURSDAY, November 8: Today was hectic. We first looked at everyone's
hot spot assignments and voted on which composition we liked better. Then we
continued on evaluating advertising photography, discussing why certain
photographs are used, what product is being sold, and what "feeling or
emotion" is being sold.
HOMEWORK: None, if you are all caught up!
MONDAY, November 12: Today we went beyond the evaluation of "ad"
photographer, each choosing one emotion we love to feel in out lives, then
identifying a product someone is trying to sell us to give us that feeling.
I had them then choose a "positive" emotion to write about. They had to
write down five sights, sounds, textures, smells, tastes, and activities that
are FREE that give them that feeling. I assigned Photographer ASsignment #6.
See below.
HOMEWORK: Assignment #6: Take a photograph that communicates/expresses an
emotion. You are totally free to choose your subject, angle, distance, etc.
I will be particularly watching that you have checked your background and
eliminated anything that doesn't add to the "mood" of your photograph. This
is due Tuesday, November 20th.
WEDNESDAY, November 14: I was in New York for a teachers' convention.
The students watched a beautifully photographed film, "March of the
Penguins." As they watched, they looked for and wrote down ten particularly
striking photograhic "moments."
HOMEWORK: See Assignment #6 above. Due Tuesday, November 20th.
FRIDAY, November 16: Students copied new spelling words for a test on
Tuesday, then played a game of sparkle. Then they read a chapter from the
little photography book about light, writing down ten important things they
learned.
HOMEWORK: See Assignment #6 on Monday. Due Tuesday, November 20th.
MONDAY, November 20: We decided to have the spelling test next week, so
we finished the Penguin movie and discussed some of the beautiful photography
that actually follows the rules we have learned this term. People put
their "emotion" photographs on display and we walked around the room with
a "secret ballot," writing down our responses. Wow, what creative kids!
HOMEWORK: No one has homework EXCEPT those who did not have their photograph
today. They MUST be turned next Tuesday. Have a thankful holiday.
TUESDAY, November 27: We looked at the "emotion" photos that came in
today, worked on our list poems about our chosen emotion, reviewed for the
upcoming spelling test.
HOMEWORK: None, unless you have photo assignments to make up.
THURSDAY, November 29: In second period, we had a spelling test, then
worked on our "list" poems, especially focusing on more poetic and unexpected
verbs. We spent fourth period at the talent assembly watching some of our own
class members shine on stage!
HOMEWORK: Second period, choose someone important to you and have the name
ready to report on Monday. It should be someone you know well, would be fun
to write about, and is available to photographed easily.
MONDAY, December 3: We are a little off because of last Thursday's
assembly. In second period, we wrote down the name of the important person we
are going to photogaph in our next assignment and handed it in.
We then finished up our list poems, focusing on verbs, the order of the
lines, and our last line. Then we reviwed some of the concepts about light
that students read about while I was gone. In fourth period, we took a
spelling test (after a review game), then worked on our list poems, focusing
on verbs and the order of the lines.
HOMEWORK: Second: Watch your important person and write down two details
about him/her that you have never noticed before. Type your "feeling" poem
for Wednesday.
Fourth: Choose your "important" person and bring his/her name on
WEDNESDAY, December 5: In second period, we shared some of the things we
discovered about our "important person." We shared our typed list poems,
giving each other advice on which of our two endings we liked the best. We
talked some more about light and went on a magazine search for four photos in
which light is VERY IMPORTANT. In other words, the light makes the picture
great! They had to find four pictures with the light coming from four
different directions. In fourth period, we answered questions about
out "important person," then finished up our list poems (changing 7 verbs,
thinking of two different last lines), etc. They need to be typed by Friday.
HOMEWORK: Second period: Observe a person your own age whom you hardly know
or whom you do not like. Write a paragraph about that person's positive or
interesting qualities. Due Friday.
Fourth Period: Type list poem for Friday. Watch your important person and
write down two details about him/her that you have never noticed before.
Wednesday.
FRIDAY, December 7: In 2B, we basically spent the period discussing
their assignment to observe someone. We started talking about what we
learned and then covered everything from stereotyping to pushing yourself too
hard. In 4B, we caught up with the other class. We shared the two things we
learned about our important people, handed in our list poems, and got the
assignment to observe someone our own age who is someone we don't know very
well or someone who annoys us. Observe them long enough to notice three
positive qualities about that person. We reviewed some definitions of
different kinds of light and started our magazine for photos with cool
lighting.
HOMEWORK: None.
TUESDAY, December 10: We talked about our seven photos from the
magazines, sharing what light does to each one, especially faces. I explained
Photo Assignment # 7. There are two parts. PART ONE: take a photograph
OUTSIDE, with NO PEOPLE that has cool light and shadows. Wait and watch the
sun, so you capture the best light. (Early morning or late afternoon are the
best times. PART TWO: Take TWO photographs of your important person, each
with a different direction or kind of light. Include part of an IMPORTANT
PLACE t that person OR a FAVORITE POSSESSION or a FAVORITE ACTIVITY. Try to
get an expression that shows their personality if possible.
THURSDAY, December 12: We started with a list of new spelling words (our
last list this year), then reviewed our next Photgraphy ASsignment that
focuses on light(see Tuesday). We started on a new writing assignment using
recipes, writing down lists of at least 20 containers or measuring units used
in cooking. This ties in with our next writing activity.
HOMEWORK: Work on Photo Assignment #7.
MONDAY, December 17: We reviewed the "light" assignment and POSTPONED
the deadline until the first day back from vacation. We reviewed more about
light, played sparkle in one class, and worked on our recipe writing. After
gathering verbs from cook books, we started writing a recipe for our
important person--we wrote six ingredients about appearance (outer qualities)
and six ingredients about personality (inner qualities), including things you
might not notice at first. This is the time to use numbers and adjectives!
HOMEWORK: Work on your "light" assignmnet. You can turn it in on Wednesday
if you want to, but it isn't due until the first day after the holidays.
WEDNESDAY, December 19: We played sparkle and then had our last
spelling test. Both classes started talking about the "geometry of
photography," and fourth period finished their "light" magazine assignment.
WEDNESDAY, January 2: We shared our "light" photographs with each other
and then took a minute to write about them. They were magnificent--some of
the best photos yet. We followed up on our "study" of geometric and nature
patterns in our world, defining "intentional" and "unintentional" patterns.
HOMEWORK: Photo assignment #8: Photograph two patterns, one intentional and
one unintentional. You don't have to take one of something in nature, but I
encourage it. Due Thursday, December 10th.
FRIDAY, January 4: We did a fun magazine search for three photos in
magazines: One intentional pattern, one unintentional patter, and one
photograph with both. Students saw that patterns are in so many photos once
you start to see them.
TUESDAY, January 8: We reviewed the "pattern" assignment, worked on
our "important person" recipes, and started our museum books to display all
our photographs.
THURSDAY, January 10: WE shared our pattern photographs (Assignment
#8). They were amazing. We worked on our recipes and museum books.
HOMEWORK: Period 2: Scratch copies of recipes are due at the beginning of the
period for Period 4: Typed copies of "possession" stories are due Monday,
December 14th. ALL LATE OR MAKE-UP WORK IS DUE MONDAY, DECEMBER 14TH.
Also, if you need me to print an 8x10 photo for you to mat, bring me your
camera, flash drive, or a disk. Or you may email it to me. If you are
printing it, please bring the 8x10 on Monday.
MONDAY, January 14: We mostly worked on our books today. Period 4
received their possession stories back and can earn extra credit for typing
them for Wednesday. Period 2 turned in their typed stories.
HOMEWORK: Please check for missing work! Many people also still owe their $5
fee for the class!
WEDNESDAY, January 16: We worked like crazy to finish up our museum
books. Those who did not show me need to bring their books in to show me on
Thursday, so I can give them credit.
HOMEWORK: Finish up your books and bring them to me tomorrow!
THIRD TERM:
TUESDAY, January 22: We talked about how many photos a good photographer
has to take in order to get a few chosen for a magazine or newspaper. We did
a magazine search looking for FOUR photographs we liked. Students just had
time to start writing about these photos--25 words explaining what is
outstanding about each one they chose.
HOMEWORK: If you don't know already, find out if you have a camera available
for you to use.
THURSDAY, January 24: We finished writing about our four chosen
photographs. Students selected their "favorite," writing down what they
thought a photographer had to DO to capture the photo. We shared several of
these, writing key words on the board. We started a PHOTOGRAPHY TERMS paper,
beginning with FOCUS, ANGLE, WIDE ANGLE, and LENS.
HOMEWORK: None.
MONDAY, January 28: Using our words from last week, each student assumed
the role of an editor of a new magazine and wrote 60 words of "advice to a
new photographer." We read a page on how eyes and cameras are alike, then
started a game based on the information.
HOMEWORK: None.
WEDNESDAY, January 30: We practiced "taking" pictures with only our hands
and eyes, going outside to find four photos: one from a bird's eye view, one
from a bug's eye view, one close up, and one from an unsual angle. We started
talking about the parts of a camera and reviewd the "photographic stance."
HOMEWORK: Photo assignment *1: Take five to ten photos of something ordinary
from an unusual angle. Print one or two to bring to class OR bring a note
explaining what "technical" problems you had. DUE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7th.
FRIDAY, February 1: We finished our game about eyes and cameras,
reviewed our assignment, looked for examples of photos like the ones
assigned, and reviewed my Disclosure Statement.
HOMEWORK: See assignment above. Due Thursday, February 7th.
TUESDAY, February 5: We reviewed the assignment due on Thursday, added
some words to our vocabulary list and talked about the history of
photography, then began looking at photographs for their power to tell a
story without words.
HOMEWORK: Talk to your parents a few minutes about the election today, and
write down 25 words about what you discussed. Due Thursday.
Photo ASsignment #1 is due Thursday PRINTED! Or you may bring a note
explaining what your technical difficulties were.
THURSDAY, February 7: WOW! What marvelous photographs came in--the
kids were really impressed with each other's work! We had what I call
a "museum stroll," studying other people's work and writing comments. It was
great fun! We shared a few stories we wrote about the little boy in Tuesday's
photograph and a few tidbits about what people learned about the election
Tuesday.
HOMEWORK: Enjoy your weekend. Keep noticing ordinary things in extraordinary
ways.
MONDAY, February 11: We started with a list of spelling words they
missed on their last assignment and reviewed what is tricky about them. They
will have a test on Friday. We practiced "reading" photographs in groups,
then wrote short stories about them.
HOMEWORK: None.
WEDNESDAY, February 13: We had fun today. We played a game called
Sparkle to review for our spelling test on Friday. We had a contest for the
stories they wrote last time--we had three winnners! We finished up with a
magazine search for a photograph that tells a story--then filled out a
worksheet on it.
HOMEWORK: Photo Assignment #2 (Due Friday, February 22). Take a photo that
tells a story. Requirements: Must have at least one person in it, must be
candid (or look candid), outside or inside, can be of a stranger or someone
you know very well. Have fun with this!
FRIDAY, February 15: We took the spelling test and corrected it,
finished up our worksheets based on the photos we found in magazines,
reviewed the assignment for next Friday, and took a few minutes to start
writing everything we know about our first and middle names.
HOMEWORK: Take your Photo for Assignment #2.
WEDNESDAY, February 20: We had many students gone today,so we worked on
a collage of photographs (starting with the four from their first assignment)
and their "advice to a new photographer." They will be graded on their
creativity. It's a fun way to show all the ways that photographs can be used.
HOMEWORK: Photo ASsignment #2 due Friday.
FRIDAY, February 22: We shared our Photos for ASsignment #2 by walking
around in a "museum stroll," writing questions about each person's photo.
You had to write a different question than anyone else had written. I gave
Photo Assignment #3: Arrange the letters of your name in a way that they tell
something about what you love or are good at. They can all be in one photo,
or you can take a separate photo of each letter. Due Thursday, February 28th.
TUESDAY, February 26: We got a new spelling log and reviewed spelling
challenges. We reviewed the "name" photo assignment. We wrote about our own
names (everything we know), then brainstormed questions to ask parents to get
more information. We finished up with time to work on our collages
of "advice."
HOMEWORK: Photo ASsignment #3 due Thursday. See details above. Also due,
interview your parents to find out more details about your name and why and
how it was chosen.
THURSDAY, February 28: We shared our name photographs with each other,
delighting in everyone's amazing originality. After looking at everyone's,
we traded with someone we didn't know very well and "read" their photos.
Each "reader" had to write a description of a "day in the life" of the
photographer based on the information in their photo. Everyone had to use at
least five good adjectives, five strong verbs, and three adverbs. Students
had a good time reading what was written about THEM.
HOMEWORK: None.
TUESDAY, March 4: We played sparkle to prepare for a spelling test on
Thursday. We then took the information gathered from the "name" interview
with parents and experimented with ways to present it in a creative way,
comparing writing a paragraph with taking a photograph.
HOMEWORK: None
THURSDAY, March 6: We took a spelling test, worked a bit on our "name"
stories, and discussed Photo ASsignment #4: This is a portrait of YOURSELF
with your favorite possession. Someone else will probably have to snap the
photo, but you need to arrange it. Decisions you need to make (and explain
your reasons to the class): your possession, your clothes, your facial
expression, your location, close up or far away, your "interaction" with your
possession. Have fun with this. Due Friday, March 14th.
HOMEWORK: Photo ASsignment #4 due Friday, March 14th. See description above.
MONDAY, March 10: We had a substitute today because I was in the
school musical. I let the kids come and watch all period, but we will get
back to work next time!
HOMEWORK: Photo Assignment #4 due Friday, March 14th. See description above.
WEDNESDAY, March 12: We shared a few of our name stories, then turned
them in and started a workhsheet about our "likes and dislikes" as well as
our "thoughts on serious subjects.
HOMEWORK: I postponed the deadline for the photo assignment. It is now
TUESDAY, March 18th.
FRIDAY, March 14 (B Day): We worked on our worksheet about personal
likes and dislikes with a few minutes for our collages. Then we started a
group writing project: a "profile" of an imaginary boy or girl without using
the words "like, love, dislike, hate, favorite, enjoys." We talked about
using evidence to support our statements.
HOMEWORK: I postponed the deadline for the photo assignment. It is now
TUESDAY, March 18th.
TUESDAY, March 18: As usual, we had some marvelous, creative self-
portraits to enjoy. Students filled out a rubric explaining their choices
for their photos, then enjoyed a "museum" walk (this one not so quiet). We
presented some of our stories about our "phantom" boy or girl, listening to
how many ways people can write about the same information, especially when
certain words are forbidden! We started working on a brief story written from
the point of view of our favorite possessions. After all, they know us
better than some people do.
HOMEWORK: No homework unless you are missing some of your photos. All late
and make-up work is due TUESDAY, March 25th. Find something beautiful or
weird to take a picture of this weekend.
TUESDAY, March 25: We worked on stories about ourselves told from the
point of view of our favorite possession. What does it know about us that we
may not realize? Using evidence and avoiding using the same old words are two
goals of this assignment. We learned about the "rule of thirds" and "hot
spots" in photographic composition.
HOMEWORK: None.
TUESDAY, April 1: We reviewed the Hot Spots assignment, copied a new
spelling list for a test next week, traded "possession" stories and wrote
comments. We finished with a magazine search for two ads that had "cool"
photographs.
HOMEWORK: Hot Spots photographs are due Thursday.
THURSDAY, April 3: We started with a discussion and writing assignment
about bullying in conjunction with a school campaign against it. We had a
great time looking at everyone photos and talking about outstanding ones.
HOMEWORK: NONE.
MONDAY, April 7: We started
WEDNESDAY, April 9:
FRIDAY, April 11:
TUESDAY, April 15:
THURSDAY, April 17:
MONDAY, April 21:
HOMEWORK: Photograph that communicates an emotion or idea is due Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, April 23: As you can see, I am WAY behind on updating
things, so I will start again. Today we had fun looking at everyone's
photographs and comparing how different people responded. We reviewed some
of our notes about LIGHT. We started a magazine search looking at LIGHT and
SHADOWS instead of the subject of the photos. Everyone looked for five:
light overhead, light in front, backlight, light from the left and right.
Photograher LOVE light, so it was pretty easy. I collected the "emotion"
poems.
HOMEWORK: None
FRIDAY, April 25:
TUESDAY, April 29:
THURSDAY, May 1: I checked to see who had had their parents sign their
planners about my absence policy. We finished up our outside "light"
activity, discussing the difference light and shadows make to a face. We
enjoyed seeing each other's light and shadow photos. Each person wrote 50
words explaining where, why, and how they took their photograph. Then they
chose three other photos and wrote 25 words about why they liked them. We
played a game of sparkle to prepare for a spelling test next week and watched
about 15 minutes of a movie as we paid special attention to "photographic
moments." Filmmakers follow the same rules still photographers do!
HOMEWORK: None
MONDAY, May 5: We played a game of Sparkle to prepare for a spelling
test on Wednesday. We worked on our "opposites" poems (our last poetry in
this class), exchanged them for a little feedback. We watched more of the
penguin movie, watching for great photography.
HOMEWORK: Study for your spelling test on Wednesday. Choose an "important"
person in your life whom you can photograph. Write down the person's name
and 50 words about why choose him or her. Have this ready at the beginning
of class on Wednesday.
WEDNESDAY, May 7: We took a spelling test, wrote a few more things about
our Important Person (physical characteristics, inner qualites and
personality, how he/she has influenced our lives, a favorite memory with this
person). We finished up "opposites" and turned them in and watched more
about the penguins.
HOMEWORK: Observe your Important Person and write two or three new things you
discover about that person. (expressions, gestures, habits, joys, etc.)
FRIDAY, May 9: We talked about our new assignment. (See below.) We did a
magazine search for light on faces: one all in light, one all in shadow, and
two with mixed light and shadow. We chose ONE in which we thought the light
or shadows really created the mood of the photo.
HOMEWORK: Take a portrait of your IMportant Person. Choose the right placae,
the right activity, the right expression to tell us about this person's
personality. Watch the light--the only thing NOT ALLOWED is a "straight on"
photo taken with flash or in bright sun. Extra credit if you can show the
use of two different kinds of light (perhaps one with flash and one with
natural light.) DUE NEXT THURSDAY.
THURSDAY, May 15: We worked on "recipe writing," making lists of all the
interesting sizes and containers of ingredients. We starting writing a
recipe for our important person. We reviewed the portrait assignment due on
MONDAY.
HOMEWORK: Portrait of important person is due on Monday. See details above.
MONDAY, May 19: We shared our portraits, worked on our recipes about our
important person, and started talking about patterns in photographs.
Patterns are simply the repetition of lines and shapes, and they are
EVERYWHERE in the world and in good photos.
HOMEWORK: Take a photograph of a pattern (NOT just a piece of fabric or some
pattern someone designed. Try for something more interesting than that.)
Due Friday. This is your LAST photo assignment.
WEDNESDAY, May 21: We traded portraits, writing a few words about what
we learned about the "important person" in the portrait. We then had fun
searching for and sketching patterns found around the room.
HOMEWORK: Take TWO photographs of patterns, one in nature and one man-made.
Due Friday.
FRIDAY, May 23: We shared "pattern photographs," worked on finishing up
our recipes, and started our display books.
HOMEWORK: None if you have finished all your assignments. Enjoy looking at
the world and the people around you.
TUESDAY, May 28: We finished up our recipes, using adverbs, then worked
our our museum books.
HOMEWORK: None.
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