Once a film has been viewed in class THE NEXT DAY THE CLASS MEETS each student is responsible for turning in a brief film review that answers the following questions IN COMPLETE SENTENCES.
1. What was your overall opinion of the film and why?
2. What part of the film made the biggest impression on you and why?
3. What did you least like about the film and why?
4. What, besides the war, was the film about? (themes and symbolism)
Monday, February 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
BYSRIHS ALL ESSAY RUBRIC
ESSAY RUBRIC
ON TIME:
MINIMUM LENGTH:
All the below will be assessed according to the Oregon CIM Writing Guide (1-6)
F 1
D 1-2
C 3-4
B 4-5
A 5-6
IDEAS AND CONTENT:
ORGANIZATION:
VOICE:
WORD CHOICE:
SENTENCE FLUENCY:
CONVENTIONS:
Final Grade:
ON TIME:
MINIMUM LENGTH:
All the below will be assessed according to the Oregon CIM Writing Guide (1-6)
F 1
D 1-2
C 3-4
B 4-5
A 5-6
IDEAS AND CONTENT:
ORGANIZATION:
VOICE:
WORD CHOICE:
SENTENCE FLUENCY:
CONVENTIONS:
Final Grade:
BYSRIHS Fate Essay
FATE ESSAY
Beginning Essay:
1 page. What is fate to you? Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life.
Developing Essay:
2 pages. What is fate to you? Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life.
Accomplished/Fluent Essay:
2-4 pages. What is fate to you Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life. Answer by discussing examples from the text that explain Flannery O’Connor’s vision of the role of fate in our lives. (That means you MUST define Flannery’s beliefs about fate as well!) How does your view of fate compare to hers?
Due on Thursday, December 13th
OPTIONAL “ART” PROJECT: THIS MAY BE DONE INSTEAD OF THE FINAL “ART” PROJECT/ESSSAY ASSIGNMENT. (SUBJECT TBA) IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO COMPLETE BOTH ART/ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS THEN THE SECOND WILL COUNT AS EXTRA CREDIT FOR 2/3 OF A LETTER GRADE.
Create a work of “art” according the terms discussed in the class. This work of art must reflect your feelings and thoughts about Fate and it’s function, or lack thereof, in your life. Poems must be min.150 words long.
All works of art must be accompanied by a short essay explaining the subject matter, symbolism, and a self-critique of how well or not the subject was conveyed.
DOUBLE SECRET ART/ESSAY OPTION (PLP):
CREATE A CONTRACT WITH KURT OUTLINING MUCH MORE INTENSIVE ART/ESSAY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO REPLACE ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENT OR COMBINATION THEREOF.
Beginning Essay:
1 page. What is fate to you? Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life.
Developing Essay:
2 pages. What is fate to you? Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life.
Accomplished/Fluent Essay:
2-4 pages. What is fate to you Do you believe in it or not? Give examples from your own life. Answer by discussing examples from the text that explain Flannery O’Connor’s vision of the role of fate in our lives. (That means you MUST define Flannery’s beliefs about fate as well!) How does your view of fate compare to hers?
Due on Thursday, December 13th
OPTIONAL “ART” PROJECT: THIS MAY BE DONE INSTEAD OF THE FINAL “ART” PROJECT/ESSSAY ASSIGNMENT. (SUBJECT TBA) IF A STUDENT CHOOSES TO COMPLETE BOTH ART/ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS THEN THE SECOND WILL COUNT AS EXTRA CREDIT FOR 2/3 OF A LETTER GRADE.
Create a work of “art” according the terms discussed in the class. This work of art must reflect your feelings and thoughts about Fate and it’s function, or lack thereof, in your life. Poems must be min.150 words long.
All works of art must be accompanied by a short essay explaining the subject matter, symbolism, and a self-critique of how well or not the subject was conveyed.
DOUBLE SECRET ART/ESSAY OPTION (PLP):
CREATE A CONTRACT WITH KURT OUTLINING MUCH MORE INTENSIVE ART/ESSAY REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO REPLACE ANY OTHER ASSIGNMENT OR COMBINATION THEREOF.
Saturday, December 2, 2006
West African Drumming Expectations
WEST AFRICAN DRUMMING
1. You must drum in class. Be warned that this class will be very loud and can be physically strenuous. Not participating IS NOT an acceptable option. Refusal to play when asked or told by the teacher can result in an absence and/or OVRR detention.
2. You must come to class, on time, everyday. Absences and tardies can result in OVRR detention.
Extended “breaks” from class (anything over 5min) are not acceptable and are grounds for an absence and/or OVRR detention.
3. EVERYONE must help to carry, set up and take down drums. You should NEVER have to be reminded or asked to do this.
4. In order to meet expectation and/or pass this class you must be able to meet all the other expectations as outlined in this document. You must also be able play all the DJEMBE parts that are taught in class. Yes, you WILL be tested on what we learn.
5. Regardless of your experience or lack of experience, your classmates and teacher must be treated with respect. In fact, more experienced drummers and High Schoolers will be expected to set the example for behavior, attitude and work effort AT ALL TIMES. Failure to do so is unacceptable.
6. We will play some rhythms that are new to everyone and many that the class has played in past Quarters. Understand that your experience or lack of experience with a particular rhythm will not change the what is expected of you in class.
1. You must drum in class. Be warned that this class will be very loud and can be physically strenuous. Not participating IS NOT an acceptable option. Refusal to play when asked or told by the teacher can result in an absence and/or OVRR detention.
2. You must come to class, on time, everyday. Absences and tardies can result in OVRR detention.
Extended “breaks” from class (anything over 5min) are not acceptable and are grounds for an absence and/or OVRR detention.
3. EVERYONE must help to carry, set up and take down drums. You should NEVER have to be reminded or asked to do this.
4. In order to meet expectation and/or pass this class you must be able to meet all the other expectations as outlined in this document. You must also be able play all the DJEMBE parts that are taught in class. Yes, you WILL be tested on what we learn.
5. Regardless of your experience or lack of experience, your classmates and teacher must be treated with respect. In fact, more experienced drummers and High Schoolers will be expected to set the example for behavior, attitude and work effort AT ALL TIMES. Failure to do so is unacceptable.
6. We will play some rhythms that are new to everyone and many that the class has played in past Quarters. Understand that your experience or lack of experience with a particular rhythm will not change the what is expected of you in class.
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