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March 16 & March 19

March 16, 2012

2nd and 5th hour Video Journalism
Bell Ringer: Lesson 5
Today in class:The students viewed a movie about a man who becomes homeless. We finished the movie and talked about all the hardships that the characters went through. Afterwards, the teams worked on their plans to help.
Homework: None
Learning at Home: Ask your child to tell you about the movie.

3rd and 4th hour Multimedia
Bell Ringer: Lessons 1-6
Today in class: The students finished editing their songs, most groups worked on their story boards and finding pictures for their movie. I showed the students how to start their iMovie, which included, title page, adding pictures and lyrics, and adding advanced tools.Homework: None.
Learning at Home: Ask your child to sing you their song.


6th hour Creative Com.
Bell Ringer:A Change of Plans #2
Today in class:We made a web with a focus on Honey Bees. The students knew a lot about them! Afterwards, I divided the kids into 3 groups. In theses groups the students are watching a specific Brainpop movie, focusing on the main idea, looking at the activities and the quiz, to later present to the class the main ideas of their topic.
Homework: Finish Wordle coloring.
Learning at Home: Ask your child what their topic is and what the video was about.