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small medium large 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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